Standard immobiliser problem - key won't switch it off

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Zayyan
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Post Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:00 pm

I put in my immobiliser key (little thing which looks a lot like a headphone jack) and it didn't turn off the flashing LED on the dash and obviously the car wouldn't start.

It's taken a couple of times in and out of the slot to get the LED off for a few days so is this just a worn key? And will I have to bend over with my trousers down at the dealers for a new one? :?

Or is it more likely to be the "lock" that the key slots into? I'm not sure how the system works and I only have one immobiliser key so can't check with another unfortunately :(

Finally is it possible to turn off the immobiliser system? PM if necessary.

Cheers in advance :cry:
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Brianmoooore
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Post Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:54 pm

Bin the useless thing.
White two pin socket above the glove box, with two green wires. Disconnect the plug to the immobiliser, and refit a plug which shorts the two green wires together.
You may find a plug with a short loop of green wire tied up to the loom nearby, made for the purpose.
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Post Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:03 pm

Thanks for that Brian. It started working again today but will certainly give that a try if it happens again :thumb:
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