Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 2002 1.9 immobiliser light on

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Sun 23 Nov 2008 09:52
2002 1.9 immobiliser light on - Speedy1966
Hi
Started my 52 reg Xsara in gear yesterday, car jolted forward and the imoboliser light came on
got out of the car and tried to reset the locks

Now the light stays on and putting the key in the igination does not clear it

can any one help

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 23/11/2008 at 18:26

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Sun 23 Nov 2008 15:22
2002 1.9 Imoboliser - Screwloose

The immobiliser is chip-in-key; the locks are a separate system.

Once the engine is running; the immobilizer can't stop it. Have you got an engine issue?
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Sun 23 Nov 2008 16:29
2002 1.9 Imoboliser - Speedy1966
I can not get the engine started It turns over with no igintion
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Sun 23 Nov 2008 16:50
2002 1.9 Imoboliser - Screwloose

What does the handbook say about the "immobilizer light" staying on?
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Sun 23 Nov 2008 16:58
2002 1.9 Imoboliser - Speedy1966
Need to conatct the dealer which I did and was told I would have to have it towed to them
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