My berlingo ignition key 'chip reader' seems to be failing. It won't recognise the key 9 times out of ten, but if I hold the spare key reversed so the chip is right up against the barrel while I turn the other key, it works every time. It's a high mileage workhorse diseasel van, which is fitted with a scorpion alarm anyway, so If I just rig an ignition live feed to the fuel-off solenoid, and disconnect the dashboard warning lamp and buzzer, is that enough to bypass the immobiliser?
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Yes, provided it's got a conventional injection pump. Biggest problem is getting the immobilser module of the back of the pump, as they can be held on with shear bolts.
In message , Moray Cuthill writes
So it's basically a magic box hiding the terminal for the solenoid, and some carefully applied persuasion is needed to remove it to replace it with a bit of wire? I can do that.....
thanks for your reply
Try taking apart the steering column. The sensor often slips. A quick reorientation is often all that is needed. I can't imagine the sensor is particular expensive, either. A lot less hassle than attempting to persuade the immobiliser off an injection pump.
Christian.
In message , Christian McArdle writes
Thanks, Christian I had considered fixing the spare key inside the steering column fairing, beside the sensor, so I'll check the sensor is secure first.
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