way to bypass the immobiliser?

1999 VOLVO V40
164,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEWPOT
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car won't start, picture of car with x over it comes on dashboard, and makes a buzzing sound for a few seconds, i think it's the immobiliser, is there a cheap fix, or a way to bypass the immobiliser, if not will have to scrap it, hope you can help thanks stewart.
Sep 10, 2009 at 11:13 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

There is a way to reset the immobilizer if it is activated.
It can be reset by disconnecting the power to engine control module.
Look in the fuse block under the hood, it should have a fuse for the engine control module.
Unplug the fuse for a minimum of five minutes.
That should reset the immobilizer.
Connect the fuse back.
Should be able to start the engine.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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