immobiliser bypass for 2002 2.8jtd x230

[peter blanche]

hi all ,newby here, ive read that the immobiliser on a 2.8jtd cannot be bypassed,if this is the case are there any quick fixes if i need to get my
2002 2.8jtd vehicle started? i did not get the red key with the vehicle . my motorhome starts well at the moment but i would hate to be stranded somewhere in the future in view of the fact that i have a disabled daughter.
any ideas on this matter would be most welcome and appreciated....thanks...peter.

 

[varesecrazy]

hi all ,newby here, ive read that the immobiliser on a 2.8jtd cannot be bypassed,if this is the case are there any quick fixes if i need to get my
2002 2.8jtd vehicle started? i did not get the red key with the vehicle . my motorhome starts well at the moment but i would hate to be stranded somewhere in the future in view of the fact that i have a disabled daughter.
any ideas on this matter would be most welcome and appreciated....thanks...peter.

Hi Peter,
no idea what you mean by a RED key..??, that's circa 1994 FIAT

by 2002 the vehicle would normally have been supplied with 2 x BLUE keys,
both with Chips,

what you need is a second key built and coded to the vehicle,

tell us where in the UK you / the Ducato are based and we may be able to recommend a place.

there is always the option of contacting last owner, on V5C logbook, to see if they've found the other key in a drawer at home,
could save you @£75

Charlie - Oxford

 

[peter blanche]

thanks for prompt reply charlie, i am in the liverpool area. i may have misunderstood but i was led to believe that my vehicle once had a red key, but if thats not the case then i can get a couple of keys cloned yes? anyway thanks for your quick response charlie.....all the best.......peter.

 

[varesecrazy]

hi,
it SHOULD be possible for a decent AutoLocksmith to ;

1, cut the metal key blade,
2, fit a chip into the key's handle
3, code that key, AND your original back into the Vehicles Body computer

cost is normally circa £80..

Charlie