Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 97 1.9 HELP! - immobiliser keypad

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Thu 30 Oct 2008 00:05
97 1.9 HELP! - immobiliser keypad - DanG
2 months ago, I brought a 1997 Citroen ZX "Leader" 1.9 straight diesel. Whilst this car was fitted with the immobiliser keypad, this did not work - i was told it had been "de-activated"

I have been driving the car around without problem, putting about 3K miles on it already.

Tonight, when I went to start the car, I was greeted with flashing lights, a lit up keypad and beeping. It appears the keypad has sprung into life and since I do not have a code I cannot get the car started !

Why has this suddenly happened? What can I do? I need a quick fix, since I have to be in work first thing in the morning. Not worried about getting shot of the keypad altogether!

Thanks, Dan

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 30/10/2008 at 00:19

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Thu 30 Oct 2008 00:20
97 1.9 HELP! - immobiliser keypad - Rattle
Would the previous owner know the code?
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Thu 30 Oct 2008 01:03
97 1.9 HELP! - immobiliser keypad - rip
have you tried posting your problem on the excellent website www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/index.php

post in the citroen section and someone will help as its almost guaranteed this has happened to someone before.

also do a search.
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Thu 30 Oct 2008 11:05
97 1.9 HELP! - immobiliser keypad - gordonbennet
This is a long shot, remove the keyad for a couple of minutes clean contacts and replace, then try 1111 or 0000 and keep everything crossed. Nothing to lose anyway at this point.
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Thu 30 Oct 2008 11:27
97 1.9 HELP! - immobiliser keypad - gordonbennet
Memory ....try 0001 as well, in fact maybe first, they changed the defaults at some point and i cannot remember exactly when.
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