944 Immobiliser problem

[allanpriormuir]

hi ,

I have a 944s2 , 1991 model , fitted with Porsche immobiliser ...but now find that the key is loose in the immobiliser , thus , it takes patience and a lot of fiddling to get the immobliser to turn off and allow engive to start .

has anyone had this problem and offer solution

allan

 

[944turboS]

Is this the small tag that gets inserted just below the wiper stalk on the steering column?

 

[Diver944]

You have either one of two problems (or possibly both [])

1. Your key has worn down and is too thin to make proper contact in the socket
2. The contacts in the socket have worn so the key doesnt touch them properly.

Either problem can be solved by calling the original manufacturers of the system http://www.hamilton-palmer.co.uk/ They can send you a new key, if you send them yours, or also a new socket. IIRC they are around £20 each

 

[allanpriormuir]

Thanks for the advise , I will contact the email address you gave and see if I get a solution

regards

allan

 

[anna m w]

Had the same problem with immobiliser.

Sent off for new tag / key , but this made no difference!

Decided to have the whole immobiliser removed. A lengthy job (as the wires seem to be all over the car. )

Discovered then it was still not working , and later discovered it was the ignition switch itself that had worn. All fixed now.

how nice it is not to fiddle with small immobiliser key (especially in the dark ). Now I can just get in & drive off instantly. Delightful.

though for Insurance & security purposes will need to get another fitted. Adifferent make this time I think!