Danwalker 10 Posted January 3, 2012 hello everyone anyone know how easy or difficult it is to take the immobiliser out of an early 1.8 16v as mine doesn't work and is just cluttering up the engine bay. cheers.Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony_ack 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Wouldn't have thought it was standard on an early 16v? I would guess that the immobiliser would probably isolate either the ignition, fuel pump or both as the KR has no proper ECU to speak of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted January 4, 2012 i think vw offered a standard alarm/immob from new but was basically an add on kit from scorpion iirc. depends on your skills, should be easy enough but if in doubt get an auto elec out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 4, 2012 I also found an original alarm/immobiliser that had previously been disconnected last week. Control unit was behind the glove box. Wiring went into ignition loom and controlled all the above (ignition/fuel/coil). If you drop the panels under the steering wheel, you should see where it's spliced in. My aftermarket one died just before Xmas, and I disconnected that to get it running. The cabling into the bay on mine had been snipped and taped up, but you should be able to see where it comes through the firewall just below the coil. I got a mixed bad of grommets from halfords for a couple of quid, and one of em fitted perfectly to seal that up. Hope this helps mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danwalker 10 Posted January 4, 2012 I also found an original alarm/immobiliser that had previously been disconnected last week. Control unit was behind the glove box. Wiring went into ignition loom and controlled all the above (ignition/fuel/coil). If you drop the panels under the steering wheel, you should see where it's spliced in. My aftermarket one died just before Xmas, and I disconnected that to get it running. The cabling into the bay on mine had been snipped and taped up, but you should be able to see where it comes through the firewall just below the coil. I got a mixed bad of grommets from halfords for a couple of quid, and one of em fitted perfectly to seal that up. Hope this helps mate. Cheers ill check that out at the weekend and i will post what i find or dont find lol. Thanks again Dan ---------- Post added at 09:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:07 PM ---------- i think vw offered a standard alarm/immob from new but was basically an add on kit from scorpion iirc. depends on your skills, should be easy enough but if in doubt get an auto elec out yep its a scorpion system Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptkirk 10 Posted January 19, 2012 ive got some shabby wiring next to the coil on my 1990....it doesnt have any alarm oon it now but the immob bits are still on the dash and the sounder next to the coil..can i just rip it out?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 21, 2012 As long as it's properly disconnected all should be fine to take the rest out. Just trace the wires back rather than snip em off, that should leave you with all bases covered mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptkirk 10 Posted January 21, 2012 i want it back how it should be without some fools shabby wiring..ive got a few wires around the coil..ones to the engine..ill take a pic and show you the mess found a live unfused wire in the boot...prob for a amp..some ppl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
