Immobilsier

[RICHARD78]

Hi, I have just bought a 1999 2.3 auto galaxy, it only has one key, I know that I can get another cut but the cost represents a high percentage of what I paid for the car and with the likelihood of it getting stolen being very small(I use a steering wheel lock) and the car isn't worth much anyway.

 

I wonder if anyone has successfully bypassed the immobiliser?

 

I would ideally like to continue using the single key I have, get a standard unchipped key cut and then If I lose the main key bypass the immobiliser and use the spare.

 

Before anyone mentions insurance, I wouldn't claim if it got stolen as after the excess it's not worth the effort and I will tick the NO box against the does vehicle have an immobiliser question.

 

Thanks

Richard

[mk2vr6]

yes it can be bypassed and its a very simple process! save yourself the hassle of explaining to the insurance company how and why you bypassed the factory fitted security system just to save a few quid and seek out a local locksmith who can cut and program a couple of keys for you, you'll sleep better for it :unsure:

[RICHARD78]

As I stated im really not bothered about the insurance situation, I will inform them there is no immobiliser by stating NO on the quote form.

 

Would anyone be willing to post this information? I realise there are security implications, but it could be useful purely to rule out immobiliser failure on a non starting vehicle. I guess it is a case of bridging a few pins on a plug, many other owners clubs have this information, as the cost of immobiliser replacement could be more than the car is worth and save an otherwise good vehicle going to the breakers.

 

Thanks

Richard

 

 

yes it can be bypassed and its a very simple process! save yourself the hassle of explaining to the insurance company how and why you bypassed the factory fitted security system just to save a few quid and seek out a local locksmith who can cut and program a couple of keys for you, you'll sleep better for it :unsure:

[seatkid]

It cannot be bypassed, thats why its called an immobiliser.

 

I've got 3 keys for my car, but only ever used one in 11 years and never lost it. Whats the problem?

Edited July 26, 2009 by seatkid

[mk2vr6]

It cannot be bypassed, thats why its called an immobiliser.

 

 

oh trust me it can be conned :unsure: I've done it to another of my vehicles, BUT! have upgraded the other security systems on said vehicle to protect it

[RICHARD78]

Thanks for replies, any immobiliser/security device can be bypassed/got around if you have enough time to work out how! The thing is to have enough security features on a vehicle with respect to it's value to make any potential thief give up or get desturbed before they succeed. I prefer to have security features that are not going to prevent ME from starting my vehicle, i.e an alarm/imobiliser/secret switch that I have wired in. I believe a diy switch somewhere, is more difficult for professional car thieves than a factory fitted device, im sure that such people will make a point of finding out to bypass standard security devices to go about there crimes.

 

I know from experience what a pain immobiliser's can be as they get older(dry joints etc) I had this problem with a previous vehicle. the immobilser has a 16 pin plug with 16 brown wires going to it, three pairs of wires need bridging and luckily I was able to find this information, otherwise car would have been sold for scrap, as cost of fixing would be more than car is worth.

 

It would be good to know how to bypass in the event of getting stuck somewhere. it's simply a case of determining which circuits are immobilised and getting power to them, should be an interesting project and probably learn a lot about galaxy electris.

 

Thanks

Richard

 

 

It cannot be bypassed, thats why its called an immobiliser.

 

 

oh trust me it can be conned :unsure: I've done it to another of my vehicles, BUT! have upgraded the other security systems on said vehicle to protect it

[seatkid]

I would have thought the ECU needed a digital signature/handshake before it would cooperate with starting the engine but maybe I'm wrong.

 

In any case, you wont find anything about bypassing the factory fit immobiliser on this site, as publishing that kind of information is irresponsible and compromises other peoples rights. It may also affect insurance valuations for our vehicles.

 

This information would aid the theft of vehicles and I would complain to the moderators/owner if this kind of information is published here.

[Bobd]

Richard

 

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[suzuki91]

you will find the pats chip for the plastic key in the round end part. mine had one. i have glued this togther now to prevent it coming open and losing the chip.

easy way to by pass the chip is to remove the one you have and leave it fixed near the ignition and any cut key will work.

[gregers]

as seatkid has politley brought the subject up,can we all be aware of posting anything that may be deemed to be a security issue.remember this is an open forum that can be accessed by all and sundry.

many thanx admin and mods.

[jkspoff]

I lost the immobiliser chip out of my galaxy key whilst on holiday in Scotland (a long story, involving kids taking key apart !) a few years ago, the Galaxy was AA relayed to a Ford main dealer and a VW main dealer next door, neither of which could do anything to start it or bypass the immobiliser, I had to eventually get a spare key from home couriered up the next day, so it is either impossible or a complete change of the system. A good test of the security system !