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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: naturn007 on 22 November 2009, 13:35

Title: Where is the immobilisor?!?!
Post by: naturn007 on 22 November 2009, 13:35

I have been told the immobilisor is behind the glovebox.  I have the glove box out and the shelf.  I want to disconnect the thing, what does it look like?

Many thanks

Title: Re: Where is the immobilisor?!?!
Post by: tweed on 22 November 2009, 13:37

follow the wires from the plug?

Title: Re: Where is the immobilisor?!?!
Post by: troublestarter on 22 November 2009, 14:56

the factory fitted immobiliser module is mounted above the steering column behind the clocks

Title: Re: Where is the immobilisor?!?!
Post by: naturn007 on 22 November 2009, 19:48

Quote from: troublestarter on 22 November 2009, 14:56

the factory fitted immobiliser module is mounted above the steering column behind the clocks

Is this easy to access?

Title: Re: Where is the immobilisor?!?!
Post by: laurielaeks on 22 November 2009, 21:41

isnt the immobilisers built into the ecu??
the transponder box is behing the clocks, easy to find if you follow the cable coming from the ignition barrell

Title: Re: Where is the immobilisor?!?!
Post by: Wayne on 22 November 2009, 23:48

Quote from: laurielaeks on 22 November 2009, 21:41

isnt the immobilisers built into the ecu??
the transponder box is behing the clocks, easy to find if you follow the cable coming from the ignition barrell

Yes the factory one is built into the ecu.

Title: Re: Where is the immobilisor?!?!
Post by: naturn007 on 25 November 2009, 14:14

Thanks all for your responses :smiley: