immobiliser

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    W126 sunroof soaking electrics

    Hello everyone, My W126 has been having some intermittent problems this year - it cuts out randomly. I believe the cause is an aftermarket immobiliser as I have traced wires to the nearside front footwell and found a location it's been spliced in to the vehicle wiring loom - all of these...
  2. M

    Immobiliser, Central locking and IR key problems

    Hi all, I posted this problem earlier on the end of an older post, but have had no bites, so I'm hoping that starting a new thread may be a better idea. Can anyone please advise on the possibility of immobiliser bypass or removal or swapping or any other options for W124s? I think that it may...
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    Ghost Immobiliser causing fault codes

    Hi all, I’ve got a Mercedes e400d 2019 saloon. Recently bought it and got an auto watch ghost 2 immobiliser fitted by a specialist who does them around Manchester. Since then the car has been driving under powered, feels almost like a dpf block. However, there is no fault signs coming up on...
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    Please help me someone i tried everything

    Hey guys hope your all well Ive got a C180 w202 1997 and im having a real big issue nd a very expensive one by the looks of it. Couple days ago out of nowhere my car decided it wont start anymore I have had the same problem around 2 years ago in my E230 W210 1996 and i had to scrap the car...
  5. Hans Solo5

    Immobiliser

    Hi Can anybody identify this immobiliser key? It was fitted according to the previous owner who had the car from new by Mercedes(Coverdale) in 1997, I only have one key which is not a good position to be in, I might take it out but people say it could lead to problems. Im not sure if its...
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    57 A Class Ignition/Immobiliser Problem?

    Hi Guys, Im hoping someone on here maybe able to help me with a problem my A Class has recently started having? When I try to start the engine the car fails to start. All the lights come on the dashboard as normal, and the radio will start, but nothing from the engine. No crank or anything...
  7. R

    2004 e320 w211 intermittent no speedo, direction indicators, air con, windows

    I have an intermittent problem that is driving me nuts. With increasingly frequency my wife's e320 when started has no speedo display, no air con, no direction indicator function or display, no electric window function. All other displays on the central console e.g. air temperature work fine...
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    C180 Immobilised and Key will not unlock car.

    Hi All, I just drove down to Winchester to Rescue my Little Sister and am having a nightmare with my dear old C180 Espirit. The one button Key fob will no longer open the car and so the immobiliser is on. The lights on the Rear view mirror do not seem to be working but in truth I am unsure as...
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    Unknown immobiliser

    Hello, I recently bought a 1994 E320 couple, which sadly only came with one key and one immobiliser fob. this fob fits into the dashboard, where it has to be inserted for five seconds before you can start the car. I'm fine with keeping it, but the problem is that I only have one of them...
  10. J

    A150 Intermittent start fault

    My '06 A150 has developed an intermittent start fault. When I insert the key I hear it unlock the steering column with a shuffling noise but on turning the key there is just a click (although engine lights, radio etc all come on). Sometimes if I remove the key and repeat process several times...
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    C180 Sport 1996 immobiliser fault

    Hi all, I have a problem with my merc C180 Sport immobiliser. The red and green led's in the door handle and mirror flash simultaneously whilst cranking and the engine won't start. I bought it at auction and it would only start if the battery was disconnected then reconnected and the engine...
  12. R

    C220 diesel not starting

    This is a problem on my 'new' C220 diesel Auto (WDB202), 1994. Changed the battery (Bosch) and now she refuses to start. Turns over nicely but no sign of life. The history: Straight after the battery change, the alarm sounded and the immobiliser light came on, and she wouldn't turn over...
  13. R

    E200 won't start since flat battery

    Hello all... i am new here hoping to find answer to car not starting. 1996 E200 Elegance Sequence of events.. flat battery replaced with brand new... battery still draining.. left alone for 5 days went completely flat.. jump started successfully.. locked car using remote... next day remote...
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    C180 starting problems

    Forum members, I need some help with this one. I bought a 1996 C180 recently and the seller delivered it to my home address. Was a bit sticky to start when I needed to move it etc, but it started. Only thing I have changed since it arrived are the remote fob batteries - red and green leds in...
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    W202 1994 C280 Scorpion Immobiliser Stuck On

    Hello everyone, I have a 1994 C280 Sport Saloon. I left it unused for a couple of months (locked & armed) then the alarm siren started to sound quietly (due to the battery going flat, not because it had been set off). At this point neither of my fobs would work (either for central locking or...
  16. D

    key will not respond and ignition will not turn

    I have a 2000 s-class 420. I am unbale to aopen doors unless i use the key. then the key will not tun in the ignition. I have tried to reset useing the process in the handbook. this makes no difference. the central locking works as normal. It seems that the immobiliser is activated and i am...
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    E200 Problem Need Urgent Assistance

    Hi so I just bought an E200 1996 model Mercedes everything was fine for several hours I drove it and all was working. Once I left it for about 3 hours on the ferry and returned to drive it away it would not start. It turns over but wont ignite. I urgently need your help and really hope that I...

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