What is an Immobilizer?
An immobilizer is an electronic security device fitted to a motor vehicle that prevents the engine from running unless the correct key (transponder or smart key) is present. This prevents the vehicle from being "hot wired" after entry has been achieved and thus reduces motor vehicle theft.
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How does an immobilizer effect my cluster?
An immobilizer is built into the programming of the cluster telling the cars ecu that it is ok to start and run. if the key is not programmed to that cluster then the car will start for a second and die out as the security feature is kicking in.
What I can do to help!
If you are to switching out to a different cluster the immo will not match. You have 2 solutions to this situation. 1) we can delete the Immobilizer inside the ecu. this brings a couple bonus with flaws. first bonus you can use any cluster that fits and has the same wiring with no further coding. Second you will be able to get a key cut and not have to pay to program the key, it will work as long as its cut right saving you tons of money as it can get quite costly. Flaw one is the fact the the immobilizer light inside the cluster most the time will blink with no fix besides physically removing or covering it. flaw 2 you will have to send in the ecu leaving you with the car down until the ecu is plugged back in. The second method of approach would be to code the cluster and adapt the keys to the new replacement. The bonus to this is that the security feature will still be valid and functional. the flaw to this is cost of programming the immobilizer.
Programming your cluster consist of complete programming. SKC, IMMO, MILES and VIN number will be transferred to the new cluster making it a direct clone of your original. (key may have to be adapted) If you are in the market for a refurbished cluster take a look at the shop to see if maybe we have one that you are looking for! In order to get you cluster programmed you must have the correct ftdi cable, windows pc, internet at the car with a full battery and Anydesk installed. If any is an issue we can certainly send in your cluster to get it programmed or cloned! we will need the original marked in some way that make it stand out from the 2nd (New Cluster) , ECU and any keys you would like programmed.