106 immobiliser (probably) problem.

[pdg]

My mum's 106...

Occasionally, it won't start.

It'll turn over fine, but not attempt to fire. Leave it for a minute and it'll start. Most of the time it just starts on the button and the failure to start isn't reproducible.

It's got the inductive immobiliser, not a keypad type - the symptoms are exactly the same if you use the bare key blade (omitting the chip) so I'm thinking sporadic immo fault.

So, unless any other suggestions as to cause - anyone know an easy way to get rid of the immobiliser?

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Oh, yeah, might help - it's a 1.1 petrol...

[maxaret]

Is that the immobiliser that you have a little metal disc on the key or fob ?
If it is - a friend of mine had a prob with hers a few years ago,I just removed the box and all associated wiring,too long ago to remember the details but I am no electric expert and other than a little awkward to get at some of the stuff - I dont remember any real problem with the job.

[pdg]

It's the type with a transponder built into the key (like on a 306)...

[maxaret]

OK - obviously completely different system - sorry couldnt help !

[pdg]

Nah, no worries.

I'm sure I'll find a way around someday...

[welshpug]

that's usually the aerial around the barrel not picking up the chip, its a generic part so one off any other 106/saxo will do, probably crosses to other pugs.