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[drilla]

  Does anyone know if the cheapo tech2 jobbie will reset the immobilliser fault code on a 96 omega?

[TheBoy]

Does anyone know if the cheapo tech2 jobbie will reset the immobilliser fault code on a 96 omega?

What is the fault with the immobiliser?

[drilla]

Hi ya buds, As mentioned before about the meega not starting and the ignition lite staying on after removing the key, I have now brought a new alternator (gonna fit tomorrow) which was giving a high voltage reading which made the immobiliser throw a wobbler

[TheBoy]

Hi ya buds, As mentioned before about the meega not starting and the ignition lite staying on after removing the key, I have now brought a new alternator (gonna fit tomorrow) which was giving a high voltage reading which made the immobiliser throw a wobbler

Shouldn't stop immobiliser working properly, unless its damaged it....

[Markjay]

TheBoy knows all about these things, all I can add is that my Cheapo Tech2 doesn't even communicate with the immobiliser... it's a bit of hit-and-miss with these devices.

[drilla]

  The fob still works as it still unlocks the car (when the battery is connected) and it will turn over but any ideas why it wont start?

[TheBoy]

The fob still works as it still unlocks the car (when the battery is connected) and it will turn over but any ideas why it wont start?

Does the engine management light flash?

[drilla]

yes it does, but havent been able to count the flahes yet

[TheBoy]

yes it does, but havent been able to count the flahes yet

I meant does the EML flash when attempting to start car, not as part of paperclip test...

[drilla]

yes

[TheBoy]

Right, so that is the immobiliser telling the engine ecu not to start.

Is the transponder chip still in the key?

[drilla]

yes the transponder chip is still in the key

[TheBoy]

Have you another key? If so, does that work?

[drilla]

no, never had another key

[TheBoy]

Your symptoms are showing that the immobiliser isn't able to read a valid transponder chip.

So, either:

• No transponder in key, or transponder is faulty.
• The pickup coil isn't working, or wiring problem.
• The transponder isn't programmed in immobiliser.
• Wiring problem with immobiliser.
• Faulty in immobiliser or engine ECU.

I would say, assuming nothing changed since it was working, attempt to get transponder reprogrammed to immobiliser.



But to answer your original question, its unlikely a cheapo tech2 lead would help.

[drilla]

ok mate thanks for the info, but how would i go about getting the transponder matched to the immobiliser? Is this a job for a tech2 then?

[TheBoy]

ok mate thanks for the info, but how would i go about getting the transponder matched to the immobiliser? Is this a job for a tech2 then?

Yes, a real Tech2 required to do that...  ...car a carpass (will have your immobiliser PIN on it)

[drilla]

  Thanks for that had to send off to Vx for a car pass never had one, looks like mr Vx man is going to have a field day with my bank account then unless you know any place local whos got one?

[Taxi_Driver]

TheBoy knows all about these things, all I can add is that my Cheapo Tech2 doesn't even communicate with the immobiliser... it's a bit of hit-and-miss with these devices.

Mine does.....tried it today when i was playing   no errors stored...but as you say MJ.....its hit and miss!

[TheBoy]

Thanks for that had to send off to Vx for a car pass never had one, looks like mr Vx man is going to have a field day with my bank account then unless you know any place local whos got one?

The carpass prices varies from dealer to dealer, so shop around.

Try local independent garages, see if they are able to program the transponders.

AFAIK, I am the only member here with a proper Tech2 device.