Important! : Saxo vtr immobiliser flashing and not starting.

  1. Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3
    #1
    Hi guys I'm new to this but im desperate. I bought a 1999 saxo vtr a week ago and over the last few days the immobilser light has been flashing and not letting me start the car. Now it constantly flashes and wont start at all. Im gutted. does anyone know what this is or if I can override/disable the immobilser till i can get it looked at. please help.

    Wendy.
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #2
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    override/disable the immobilser
    contact citroen.
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Dundee Posts: 586 VTR also used to have Saxo 1.1i and Datsun cherr
    #3
    when i bought my vtr,i had 2 different keys which i kept trying.1 worked and had the right code-the other never. it could be the chip in the key has went.or worse,the gadget that picks up the signal beside the lock.wont be cheap to fix,.expect to lose a fair bundle
  4. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #4
    please do not give any override tips on open forums. The transponder works, or not. If it doesn't, contact citroen.
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Dundee Posts: 586 VTR also used to have Saxo 1.1i and Datsun cherr
    #5
    what about taking your key to timpsons or a good key cutter.he'll tell you if you've still got a code on your key.well-he should if he's ok
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Dundee Posts: 586 VTR also used to have Saxo 1.1i and Datsun cherr
    #6
    sorry mate-just realised.what a twat i am!!!!damn
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  7. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by nappert View Post
    what about taking your key to timpsons or a good key cutter.he'll tell you if you've still got a code on your key.well-he should if he's ok
    no such thing if you don't have a key code card.
  8. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #8
    besides, you have 14 days to bring the car back to the person who sold it to you.
  9. Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR
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    Originally Posted by Manu View Post
    besides, you have 14 days to bring the car back to the person who sold it to you.
    lol, not if its a private sale you don't
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  10. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lew_C View Post
    lol, not if its a private sale you don't
    you may want to investigate a little further. There is stuff you might not be aware of.
  11. Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Manu View Post
    you may want to investigate a little further. There is stuff you might not be aware of.
    Really?! I thought all private sales were on a sold as seen basis
  12. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lew_C View Post
    Really?! I thought all private sales were on a sold as seen basis
    There is customer protection dude The terms are, doesn't do what it says on the tin.

    can't remember if it's 14 or 21 days though.
  13. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Dundee Posts: 586 VTR also used to have Saxo 1.1i and Datsun cherr
    #13
    i thought that cars were sold as seen as well. old mans' mate bought a car & the engine blew up next day.this guys a proper grease monkey.he never even tried to go back to the guy that sold him it,as he knew he was fartin against thunder!!!
  14. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 632
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by nappert View Post
    i thought that cars were sold as seen as well. Old mans' mate bought a car & the engine blew up next day.this guys a proper grease monkey.he never even tried to go back to the guy that sold him it,as he knew he was fartin against thunder!!!
    farting against thunder lololol omg what a line
  15. Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3
    #15
    its ok I twiddled some wires where someone has fitted a dodgy radio....gave it a few thumps and smacks and hey presto it worked?????
    good old fashioned fixing ha ha haha.
  16. Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Leeds Posts: 1761 Mk2 Saxo VTR 2001 (Two tone silver)
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bendwend View Post
    its ok I twiddled some wires where someone has fitted a dodgy radio....gave it a few thumps and smacks and hey presto it worked?????
    good old fashioned fixing ha ha haha.
    I was going to suggest pretty much that but i thought it sounded kinda daft. I fitted a new radio a while back and all was fine. Then one day when i tried to start the engine, the lights on the dash board stayed lit and i couldn't get it going. So i put my hand up the passenger footwell and pulled on the wires, jiggered them about and that got it going. Glad you fixed the problem.
  17. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 northern ireland (joyriding country) Posts: 124 1998 Saxo Vtr Black Top (for sale soon)
    #17
    count yourself lucky, happen me a few months ago only the light didnt flash for me, took near 4 weeks to find what was wrong
  18. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Ilkeston Derby Posts: 3697 Red Mk1 R Silver Mk2 S & Mk2 Seat Leon.
    #18
    you need to get the the ecu unlocked i did the same .. it will never start you need it unlocking
  19. Newbie Joined: Jul 2010 scotland Posts: 1 2 vtr's ,corsa b sri / sport,mk3 astra,mk4 astra v
    #19
    Help help help

    saxo vtr wont start

    s reg
    if the immobiliser has kicked in,can i unlock the ecu to bypass the immobiliser