Modern immobilisers are installed to make their operation as intuitive as possible. They are usually placed in the key casing. As a result, they immediately become operational as soon as they are inserted into the ignition. They are usually fitted by the manufacturer, although there is nothing to prevent owners of older cars from having them fitted themselves. Unfortunately, although a great convenience, they are far from fail-safe solutions. Where Ford immobiliser repair Leeds is concerned, our workshop is the ideal solution.
Immobiliser – what is it exactly?
An immobiliser is a system whose primary task is to protect the vehicle against theft. Depending on the model, it can block the car’s control computer, but it is also good protection for the ignition system. While the key contains a transmitter, also called a transponder, the immobiliser central unit is located in the car. When the system is working perfectly, putting the key in the ignition is the only way to start the car. Unfortunately, the immobiliser is not a fault-free solution. Ford immobiliser repair Leeds most often relates to a fault with the transmitter in the key. When this occurs, it is necessary to seek professional assistance. If the driver has the option of having the car towed, they should immediately head to our workshop. However, even the lack of such an option is not a problem, as our mobile locksmith can come to the rescue.
Immobilizer – diagnostics
The car owner can work out for themselves what is causing the problems. Ford immobiliser repair Leeds is usually a professional replacement of the transmitter and its coding. To find out if this is where the problem lies, it is best to use a spare key. If this one is able to start the engine, no further diagnostic tests are needed to confirm the transponder is faulty. Of course, it may be that the immobiliser does not work even if you reach for a spare key. In this case, the problem is more complex and involves damage to the control unit. In this case, we are also able to help by assessing at the workshop whether it is possible to repair it or if the only solution is to replace the unit.
Ford immobiliser repair Leeds – why you should choose us?
Car owners are often convinced that an immobiliser problem can be solved by buying a new key. Unfortunately, there is no chance that such a solution will work due to the need of encoding the transmitter. There is no code stored on the new transmitter, so the processor is unable to grant access to the engine. It is almost impossible to assign a code that is compatible with the one on the control unit by yourself, so it is much better to entrust us with this task.
There are at least several arguments in favour of using our workshop:
- We have extensive experience in key coding.
- We are able to carry out advanced diagnostics to answer the question of what was the source of the problem.
- Ford immobiliser repair Leeds is also possible if the control unit has been damaged.
- We care about the safety of our customers, so we take a particularly cautious approach to the possibility of encoding further keys once the computer has been accessed.
By using our services, you can be sure that the immobiliser will work flawlessly. We also guarantee that no unauthorised person will be able to gain access to our customer’s car.
