Immobilsor noises, non starter

[bikermike87]

Hello all,

I've got a toad immobilsor on my van, it has a small fob attached to my key ring.

If I try to start the van without it, it simply lights up on the dash and remains silent.

If I place the fob near the ignition barrel, it makes a humming noise for about 3 seconds. I can then turn the key and it should start.

The fault:
Now when I turn the key (after hearing the 3second humming noise) it just continues to hum and doesn't even attempt to start

It has done this once before, after I serviced the van. It turned out to be a loose wire near my air filter. I've had a good look around and cannot see any loose wires. I've disconnected, cleaned and reconnected most connections in the engine bay, no luck.

Any ideas? I think I have found the immobilsor and I would like to get rid of it, but would know where to start.

[bikermike87]

Fixed it, after getting to the hidden immobilisor, I found a number of connections that looked abit old and worn. Clean these back and reconnected, jobs a goodin

Now, should I continue to use the van with only 1 immobilisor fob

Or would a proffesional alarm fitter remove it for me?

[kevtherev]

Me personally, I would use a mechanical immobiliser, like a battery key.

[bikermike87]

Never thought of that Kev.

I'm looking into new alarms, because I want a really good, reliable system. I suppose a mechanical immobiliser and a decent alarm would give me the best of both worlds. They can't break in without making a noise and can't drive off without getting around the mechanical immobiliser.

Any suggestions for the immobiliser?

[kevtherev]

Your battery position would deter the youf, but you could mount the key along any part of the long cable to the battery

[bikermike87]

sorry, I meant places I could pay some dollers to get the job done. I'm almost sure that they provide a certificate of installation, something to put towards the insurance discount.

Taking out the Toad fob system and going to replace it with an alarm.

From what your suggesting, I'm guessing a mechanical immobilisor would be an extra that could be added for extra security.

So, does anyone know somewhere I could pay and get this done?!

[kevtherev]

sorry, I meant places I could pay some dollers to get the job done. I'm almost sure that they provide a certificate of installation, something to put towards the insurance discount.

Taking out the Toad fob system and going to replace it with an alarm.

From what your suggesting, I'm guessing a mechanical immobilisor would be an extra that could be added for extra security.

So, does anyone know somewhere I could pay and get this done?!

it really is a very simple job

[bikermike87]

sorry, I meant places I could pay some dollers to get the job done. I'm almost sure that they provide a certificate of installation, something to put towards the insurance discount.

Taking out the Toad fob system and going to replace it with an alarm.

From what your suggesting, I'm guessing a mechanical immobilisor would be an extra that could be added for extra security.

So, does anyone know somewhere I could pay and get this done?!

it really is a very simple job

Im pretty sure the Installation of a Thatcham alarm system needs to be done by an approved fitter in order to provide a certificate for the insurance company.

[kevtherev]

I was suggesting that the battery key was simple
as per your question..

I'm guessing a mechanical immobilisor would be an extra that could be added for extra security.

So, does anyone know somewhere I could pay and get this done?!

[bikermike87]

Question was, where can I pay to get it done...

I would like a certificate for installation and I'm not always home to get work done myself, hence why I pay for most jobs I don't find interesting or useful to learn. Simples

No point saving £'s on installation if the insurance company decide they won't pay up.