Key Code warning light

[fairweather camper]

Hi I have just returned from Southern Spain and on the way home my Key code light came on, no other indications of anything wrong, I stopped and called out the RAC man, he came and checked it and said he could not find anything wrong with it, while this key code light is on the Engine wont start as I suspect it puts on the imobilizer, it comes on everytime when you turn the ignition key (this is normal), then goes off and you are able to start the engine, has anyone else experienced this, just thought I would ask before taking it to the Fiat dealer (it comes on everytime when I have been driving for about an hour and stays on till I switch off the engine)

 

The Vehicle is a Fiat Ducatto 2.8 tdi 2002 reg, although when i get parts I say 2001

[euroserv]

Hello.

 

This is not an uncommon problem. Send me your chassis number by private message and i will get back to you with the advice you need on Monday.

Regards

Nick

[Deffheads]

Hi, I have had the same problem on a Fiat based A class Dethleffs It turned out to be the position of the code reader ring around the ignition barrel, it may be worth checking out utube or wait for more forum info.

[Derek Uzzell]

fairweather camper

 

There’s a fair bit of on-line discussion about this problem

 

https://tinyurl.com/yb3v2nzb

 

For earlier Ducatos (manufactured uo to 2002?) the ‘fix’ generally suggested seems to involve disabling the vehicle’s immobiliser by modifying the fuel-pump’s wiring.

 

It would be worth you browsing through the on-line stuff, but you should do as Nick suggests and PM him with your vehicle’s chassis number so that he can provide expert advice.