Minstrel Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Has anyone had a problem with the standard Fiat immobiliser? We've had the problem a few times, it seems random and usually rights itself after 20 minutes or so. It does cause worry especially when we're afraid it'll stop working and stop us getting onto the ferry. To explain, ( this is on a 2002 Fiat Ducato 2.8 turbo diesel) when you turn on the ignition beisde the standard ignition light there is a key symbol which should go out, meaning that the vehicle has 'read' the chip in the ignition key and you can then start the engine. Our Helga is going in to the Fiat dealers next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I had the same problem on my fiat 2.8, as you say it usually happens at the most inopertune moments. I had the solenoid for the keycode professionally removed at a toatal cost of £85. If you really want you can search the Ducato forum and they tell you there how to do it yourself. I do have another immobiliser etc. Now I never have to worry about it not recognising the key. I personnaly think that the removal is a far better option than taking it into Fiat who will change an arm and a leg to "try" and fix the problem. Here's a link that might be useful http://www.fiatforum.com/ducato/48183-ducato-code-problem.html Stew :-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minstrel Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Stew Thanks, I've found it on the forum, just have to let him downstairs look at it. Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aido Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Had problem with the immobiliser and had it removed, no more tyrouble :-D Aido Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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