Ford Probe (1994 - 1998) - 1995 24V Immobiliser problems

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Tue 21 Mar 2006 21:58
1995 24V Immobiliser problems - Lethal
Hi

I urgently need some advise please. I have a 95 Ford Probe and it won't start. The garage has said it was the distributor - which has now been replaced - but unfortunately it seems there is now a problem with the factory fitted immobiliser. It isn't a Bosch it is a TEMIC.

Does anyone have any idea of where to locate the information on bypassing this so I can pass it to the auto electrician. Alternatively, does anyone know of any AE's in Edinburgh familiar with the Probe?

Thank you

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 17/07/2008 at 01:08

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Wed 22 Mar 2006 07:46
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - jc2
Remember that the Probe is a Mazda with a Ford badge.
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Wed 22 Mar 2006 09:22
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - Lethal
Would I be correct in assuming that you are saying to contact Mazda regarding the information I require?

Thanks
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Wed 22 Mar 2006 09:37
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - jc2
They may well know more about it than a Ford dealer;ask.
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Wed 16 Jul 2008 23:26
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - fourbee
hi,
why do you say your immobiliser is a temic,as a 95 probe should have a bosch immobiliser
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 13:16
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - injection doc
Take the imobilizer apart & resolder. very common issue years ago with dry joints. You need to be very carefull but it will have a dry joint.
Rgds I Doc
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 13:27
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - Screwloose
Doc

Check the date; this is another rave-from-the-grave.

[I'd have thought that it would have a Bosch VIM 125 too?]
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 15:49
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - injection doc
thanks screwloose, didn't spot that! used to do those by the dozen!
I Doc
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Thu 17 Jul 2008 21:47
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - Screwloose
Doc

Me too; weren't they a joy to get out on Granadas.... Blood everywhere.
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Wed 17 Jul 2019 13:49
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - Geoff Shaw

Hello

I have a M re 16v probe with a Bosh immobiliser. The car does not start. I suspect the immobiliser and have located and removed it. I read on a Ford Probe owners club technical document that the immobiliser can be by passed by connecting three sets of wires. I have done this on the detached plug only- but the car just turns over Do you know if the plug then needs to be refitted to the immobiliser for it to start?

thank you

Geoff Shaw

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Wed 17 Jul 2019 16:06
1995 Ford Probe 24V Immobiliser problems - elekie&a/c doctor
It depends where you have done the by-pass repair. If it’s been done in the Bosch box, then it needs to be re connected . If it’s been done on the wiring before the box, then no . Leave the box off.
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