Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 immobilizer problem

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Tue 14 Oct 2008 15:32
1997 immobilizer problem - kalel
I have a problem with my car, i have a 1997 R reg ford fiesta and my battery died on me and so i took it out to recharge it. When i put the battery back in the car and connected the negative and positive terminal's the immobilizer starts going off and the lights and horn keep going off. is there anyway to fix this problem. Would be most greatful for any help.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 14/10/2008 at 19:47

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Tue 14 Oct 2008 15:37
1997 ford fiesta immobilizer problem - Screwloose

Is this the factory-fit alarm? [It's not the immobilizer.]

What happens if you lock and unlock the driver's door and then turn the ignition on?
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Tue 14 Oct 2008 15:52
1997 ford fiesta immobilizer problem - kalel
Its the factory fit alarm, as for the lock and unlock the drivers door and turn the ignnition it works fine. Its when i connect the battery that the whole thing starts going off with the flashing lights and the horn and thats why i've had to leave the connects off the battey for the time being being as it keeps going off, but when i do and it does this this i can start the car and lock and unlock the door its just the problem the horn and flashing lights going off, which is the pain.
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