S40 (New) Electrics : - Immobiliser “try start again”?

Nikw75 · Feb 8th, 2019, 09:10

oMy 2008 S40 sport, won’t start, lights on dash, power etc, but say the immobiliser has kicked in? Any ideas how 2 reset this please as have taken battery off etc but still same issue!

FunkyMelon · Feb 8th, 2019, 10:19

It sounds like your steering column is locked (SCL unit). Do you get the ZEERP noise from the steering unlocking when you insert the key?

Using a wheel nut, line it up with the exposed metal square which is just under the steering column and give it a wack a few times. The lock should eventually release and you'll be on your way.

This is only temporary though and will likely need drilling and a new lock/programming fitted in the longer term which is main dealer only

BJB · Feb 8th, 2019, 12:56

It's happened to me a couple of times, how long did you leave the battery off for ?. I found that I needed to leave the battery off for around 5min for it reset. Maybe I've just been lucky when doing that.

Feb 8th, 2019, 09:10	#1
Nikw75 New Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2019 09:10 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Norwich	Immobiliser “try start again”? oMy 2008 S40 sport, won’t start, lights on dash, power etc, but say the immobiliser has kicked in? Any ideas how 2 reset this please as have taken battery off etc but still same issue!

Feb 8th, 2019, 10:19	#2
FunkyMelon Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South	It sounds like your steering column is locked (SCL unit). Do you get the ZEERP noise from the steering unlocking when you insert the key? Using a wheel nut, line it up with the exposed metal square which is just under the steering column and give it a wack a few times. The lock should eventually release and you'll be on your way. This is only temporary though and will likely need drilling and a new lock/programming fitted in the longer term which is main dealer only __________________ 2006 Volvo S40 T5 SE Sport

Feb 8th, 2019, 12:56	#3
BJB Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 19:05 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ashley Heath	It's happened to me a couple of times, how long did you leave the battery off for ?. I found that I needed to leave the battery off for around 5min for it reset. Maybe I've just been lucky when doing that.

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