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« on: 06 February 2012, 08:24:34 »

hi all, my mv6 sometimes plays up on start up,the engine wont fire and the car/spanner light flashes.after a few attempts it will start and all is fine.this only happens sometimes and cant find out why.the key is fine and the ECU on ignition barrel is tight and multiplug is ok,any ideas why ????
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #1 on: 06 February 2012, 09:13:49 »

hi all, my mv6 sometimes plays up on start up,the engine wont fire and the car/spanner light flashes.after a few attempts it will start and all is fine.this only happens sometimes and cant find out why.the key is fine and the ECU on ignition barrel is tight and multiplug is ok,any ideas why ????
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Is the chip secure?
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #2 on: 06 February 2012, 10:01:49 »

hi,the chip slides in and out freely - should it be glued in ?
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« Reply #3 on: 06 February 2012, 10:09:29 »

hi,the chip slides in and out freely - should it be glued in ?
Ideally, shouldn`t be able to move "freely"
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« Reply #4 on: 06 February 2012, 10:14:44 »

ok thanks i`ll glue it and see how it goes
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #5 on: 06 February 2012, 12:04:15 »

went out started ok then battery died,,,,could a dying battery cause this.new battery today grrrrrr.
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #6 on: 06 February 2012, 12:07:01 »

Got a mig battery here if you want to try it and i'm in Swindon :y
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« Reply #7 on: 06 February 2012, 12:25:20 »

hi joff,,,thanks for the offer i know you are only just down the road from me but im stranded at home with a flat battery..!!
engine did start but immobiliser shut it down again.
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #8 on: 06 February 2012, 12:27:04 »

I'm in SN3 if that is close i will bring the battery to you as i'm home all day today and can give you a hand :y
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #9 on: 06 February 2012, 12:29:43 »

hi thanks mate im in covingham sn35el (28) but will be leaving for work at 1:30.dont now if you remember me ...marcus,i had 2 coil packs off you a while back.
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #10 on: 06 February 2012, 12:32:31 »

I can put the battery in the boot now and come round to you if you want to try that could be there in 20min :y and it only takes five to do the battery
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« Reply #11 on: 06 February 2012, 12:34:26 »

ok if you dont mind that would be great ;D
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #12 on: 06 February 2012, 12:35:27 »

on my way :y
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #13 on: 06 February 2012, 13:09:40 »

thanks to joff, replacement battery fitted and all seems fine,will keep an eye on the EML light but so far so good.
thanks again mate  :y :y :y
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Re: immobiliser problem
« Reply #14 on: 06 February 2012, 14:08:53 »

Anything for a fellow Mig owner hope all stays well :y
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