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[Dave DND]

Hi all,

We are currently developing some software for another manufacturer to recover key data from ecu`s and to reset / disable the Immobiliser on some models.

I know that immobiliser problems are an issue with the Omega, and so that I can investigate this further I need some numbers from you.

I did ask this many moons ago, but have misplaced the numbers that were returned.
 

Does anyone have any makes and model numbers of the ECU`s in question, so that I can see if it relates to some of the software we now have - the aim of this project is to turn off the need for the problematic transponder, therefore allowing Ecu`s to be swapped over without the rest of the ancillaries.

And before anyone comes back about the security aspect, well thats what aftermarket Cat2 Immobilisers were designed for - to offer protection against the poor factory systems

TIA.

 

[Marks DTM Calib]

I will have a look and see what I still have.

It has to be said though that the Omega second gen immobilisers are VERY reliable (other than people loosing the 'chips' whilst changing fob batteries).

The earlier IR setup suffered issues with the remote keys (but thats easy to bypass).

[Dave DND]

I agree with the comments about immobilisers being more reliable these days.

This particular spate of research has been prompted by people who have lost keys and need the key cutting data retrieved from the ECU`s, and whilst in there, we can disable to the need for the unbelievably expensive transponders. Cheap to clone them for a second set of keys, but ridiculous to replace from fresh without any data.

One of my neighbours had lost her Renault keys, and the final bill to her was near £1K by the time everything had been sorted, which in my mind is criminal.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Ouch, thats a disgraceful price.

Not sure the full key data is present in the ECU's on this setup, clearly the PIN code is though. I will have a little browse with Tech2 and see what is there (although some will be hidden clearly)

[Dave DND]

No, I`m not sure what is in there either at this stage, hence the request for ecu numbers so that we can find out !

 

[TheBoy]

Transponders are dirt cheap - £6 with the key blade for most Vauxhall ones from Omega era

OK, needs the PIN to program a new one (£25 from dealer, ish), and the programming...  ...should be a total bill of under £60-£70 (cheaper if you're an OOF member near one of our Tech2'ers )