immobiliser

A discussion with a colleague has raised an interesting point. Given that the keyfob radio code changes on each keypress, has anyone had it fail to unlock/mobilise the car due to the buttons being pressed too many times while out of range? The suggestion is that only the next keyfob code, plus...

Hi there! I'm looking to buy a non runner (immobilised) c180 I've done flipping loads of research into it and it seems to be a relatively common problem? Fixes include; Replacing fob batteries Replacing car battery I've also read about failing diodes in the mirror and/ or drivers handle...

Hi all, Still getting used to my new pride and joy and to the forums... I've tried searching for this problem but can't find a solution. I'm sure lots of people have seen this before. I can unlock and lock with the key IR remote and the engine will start if I'm quick enough (usually not if...

Hi everyone, I hope you all okay, i been having further problem with my w202... I was parked in the supermarket car park, I could not start the car. The red and blue lights on the mirror and door were flashing at the same time and it would not let me start the car. I then decided to disconnect...

Hi All, After a flat battery my car (2003 SLK 2.3) will not start, not even turn over. It was OK before the flat battery, now nothing. Any ideas?

Can anyone tell me what indication that the alarm is operational ie visual for anyone walking past. On locking the doors the indicators flash and the red led lights in the rvm for a few seconds to say the alarm has ben enabled but cannot see any other led's in the car , on opening the doors the...

mins has the factory immob/alarm and its a black rectangle key fob with 2 black rubber buttons and the left one is to activate the alarm on and off and the right button ive no idea what its for for the last few months ill un-alarm the car get in turn the key and the petrol pump does not...

Hello folks, I have just bought a 1996 mb e200 classic 2 ltr 'new shape'. does any one know which wires to link as a temp bypass. I have tried resetting by disconnecting battery and leaving for a while. I was told that there is a method for doing this. any ideas?

I have a c180 and the immobiliser will not allow me to turn over the engine , i have taken off the batterie and this is new refitted this still does not work tried unlocking the doors lots of times with the key , tried to take it off with the fob alarm resets immoboliser does not.also does not...

i cannott get my w210 e300 diesel to go the red and green lights flash on the rear view mirror i would love to know how to bypass the immobiliser on the car and change the rear view mirror the car is not worth much and i want to list it on ebay at about 700 pounds so i dont want to spend any...

I have a W124 1994 cabrio. Although there have been alarms on the vehicle in the past - none is currently functioning - I have had a remote C/L system fitted. The guy I bought it off said that he thought there was an immobilser fitted as standard which was operated by a chip in the key. To me...

Is missing on this car, what did the key do ? will it cut out as I take the straight six to heaven on the M53 ? will it never start again once the battery is reconnected ? Im not sure if its a fac immobi but of the 13 cars I have seen a lot of them had the socket under the dash by drivers...

I've just got a 1996 e300d estate which the previous owner abandoned two years ago after starting to replace the glow plugs. I've since finished the glow plugs and re-built everything. Fitted new battery, ran through key programming as per Mercedes and forum tips. Turned the key and engine...

can anyone tell me how to bypass my immobiliser both lights flash on the mirror very fast i cannot get these to clear put new batteries in the key fob this is an old p reg e 300 diesel w210 it is a taxi we use we will be changing it soon so i dont need to spend any money on it please i need a...

today @ 5.30 i got something from the car boot using the remote control to open boot. after work @ 8pm & went to open the car using the remote. if i press unlock button the indicators flash but the door doesnt open or immobiliser doesnt turn off. I opened the car door manually with key & alarm...

Hi All Can anyone shed some light on this. I open the car with the remote and all doors unlock. Then the green amd red lights flash on the mirror and I turn the key, the engine turns but won't fire. I have changed the battery in the car as well. I think there is a fault with the...

Hi, I don't know if you guys can help me, I've been searching here but haven't found anyone with exactly the same problems as me here. My car is fitted with the standard immobiliser with the red and green lights in the rear view mirror and the single button mercedes branded keyfob. What is...

Hi, I don't know if you guys can help me, I've been searching here but haven't found anyone with exactly the same problems as me here. My car is fitted with the standard immobiliser with the red and green lights in the rear view mirror and the single button mercedes branded keyfob. What...

Help guys & gals, '96 C250TD, the symptoms are on turning key in ignition, no starter solenoid. Jumping the solenoid, no start, no fuel coming through. Is this what you'd expect from a faile immobiliser? Any other suggestions? :confused:

Sorry, not a merc yet again! That said, its a problem I've had on my merc! I changed one of the brakes today, but forgot to unlock the car before jacking it. Hence, the immobiliser activated and now the car wont start... Any ideas on how to disable it? Its a Chrysler Voyager 3.3 Petrol...