2000 Renault Megane mmobiliser

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VENA
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Electrical problem
2000 Renault Megane Two Wheel Drive Manual 70000 miles

how to disable the immobiliser on a 1.6 2000 Renault megane 4 door saloon?

I would like to permanently remove it,
Thanks in advance
Peter
Sep 6, 2009 at 8:26 PM
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DAVE H
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you cannot disable the immoboliser on this vehicle as it is built into the ECU (engine control unit/computer) .. some ECU reprogramming company's offer a reprogrammed ECU without the immoboliser chip inside .. but they can be expensive !
Sep 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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VENA
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Thanks,
I have found some help here for anyone else with similar issues

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals

It hasn't solved the problem but its a good start.

The problem being my key fob simply wont activate the central locking or the immobiliser, i have changed the batteries and re-soldered the infra red bulb which is working as i can see the light flash when looking through a camera phone.

It looks like the problem is in the ECU as the Central locking twangs and buzzes even when activated by the switch inside the car. I imagine this cost me a few quid.

I'm furious as surely there should be an option to switch it off, I will not be buying another Renault.
Sep 8, 2009 at 11:44 PM
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DAVE H
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You can have the key and car reprogrammed back together at a cost of around 140 pounds ... also most manufacturer's use this system now !! so most cars on the market will give you the same problem !!
Sep 9, 2009 at 9:44 PM
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