440 immobilsor problem

jimjam440si · Jul 19th, 2014, 20:24

hi. I have a 1996 440 gsi, I lock and unlock it on the fob, once the key is removed from the ignition I have to lock it and un lock it before it will start again,, just been out to Tesco locked the car. when I came back I unlocked it and tried to start it but it wouldn't start, im assuming it the immobilisor , can any one point me I nthe right direction to sorting it out so I can use the car again . I reall love this car and want to drive it again..... thanks

940Graeme · Jul 19th, 2014, 22:25

I have had exactly this problem tonight - about an hour ago!!

I managed to get it going again by unlocking, opening the door (I know), locking and repeating a couple of times.

Then unlocked again, put key in ignition and off it went.

Fingers crossed for you

jimjam440si · Jul 20th, 2014, 08:31

turns out it wasn't the immobilsor but the starter motor. thanks to the rac man

Jul 19th, 2014, 20:24	#1
jimjam440si Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2019 06:50 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: gillingham	440 immobilsor problem hi. I have a 1996 440 gsi, I lock and unlock it on the fob, once the key is removed from the ignition I have to lock it and un lock it before it will start again,, just been out to Tesco locked the car. when I came back I unlocked it and tried to start it but it wouldn't start, im assuming it the immobilisor , can any one point me I nthe right direction to sorting it out so I can use the car again . I reall love this car and want to drive it again..... thanks

Jul 19th, 2014, 22:25	#2
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	I have had exactly this problem tonight - about an hour ago!! I managed to get it going again by unlocking, opening the door (I know), locking and repeating a couple of times. Then unlocked again, put key in ignition and off it went. Fingers crossed for you __________________ Graeme 2007 XC90 SE 1998 940 Celebration

Jul 20th, 2014, 08:31	#3
jimjam440si Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2019 06:50 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: gillingham	turns out it wasn't the immobilsor but the starter motor. thanks to the rac man

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