SOURCE: engine immobiliser activated due to alarm going off. Our problem was very simpy solved in the end. With all doors shut we were told to lock and unlock the car with the remote about 7 times. This re-set the immobiliser and the car started! Posted on Aug 20, 2008.
An immobiliser is an electronic device that prevents a vehicle from starting unless the correct key or key fob is used. First used in 1992, factory-fitted immobilisers (those fitted during the manufacturing process) have been compulsory on all new vehicles in England and Wales since October 1998. Factory-fitted immobilisers are often considered
With AU series 1 or some low spec later vehicles: 1. With the ignition on and all accessories off leave the key in the lock in the run or on position for 61 minutes and until all the door locks cycle twice. 2. Then switch the key off and remove it for 30 seconds before testing to see if the car will start as normal.Ford Services. Ford Technology. FordPass. Keys and Locks. Door Locks and Alarms (6) Key Fob and Remote Start (3) MyKey (3) Replace and Reprogram Keys (4) More Vehicle Topics.Most vehicles that are stolen are driven away and Tracking Devices focus on the recovery of your vehicle where MASTERGARD IMMOBILIZERS focus on Stopping Theft Before It Starts. The MASTERGARD M6000 Immobilizer dramatically reduces the number of thefts because it electronically cuts three vital engine circuits ensuring your vehicle cannot be If You have a newer model You will most likely need to take the truck into a Ford service center because it will need to be reset using their proprietary software. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for 5 minutes then reconnect in order to reset the body control module. Ron.taylor. It's as a result of a flat battery…. How to reset immobiliser. Yes. Hello, this system cannot be reset. if the theft light blinks fast when the key is turned to on, then there is an issue with it not reading the security chip in the key. A local locksmith can come out to you and see about diagnosing the system and cut and program new keys if Based on Mk2 Focus, but I don't know if your fiesta works in same way: I am wondering if there is a connection problem on canbus between cluster and ecu. there are many big plug connectors between the two and it only needs a dodgy pin connector in one of them. How do you reset the anti theft system. Try disconnecting your battery cables then wait about 10 minutes. The computer should reset itself. Reconnect the wires to the battery. It is normal for the theft light to blink about every 5 seconds when the ignition key is out or in the off position. An immobilizer bypass module allows the user to remotely start the car. As it is essential for the cars to start. The cars after 1998 cannot remotely start if the immobilizer module is not in place. So for any remote starter to work, it must have it to think that the key is in the ignition. So that’s where the bypass module comes in. Connect with the MacPhee Ford service team for assistance.) As soon as the door locks begin cycling, press any button on the Ford key fob you wish to program. The door locks will cycle again to confirm your Ford key fob programming and that the remote is ready to use. Repeat Step 3 for any additional key fobs you need to program. .