1998 Chrysler Neon immobiliser fob switch failure - can't start the car at all

Car: Chrysler Neon
Year: 1998
Variant: 2.0
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Does anybody know if this fob could be repaired or replaced in order to be able to start the engine
Posted: Jul 10, 2009 (14 years ago)
Hello Joy, here is a solution for you.
You will need to place a pushbutton switch in where fuse number 3 should be in the fuse box, This means you will have to remove the siren so it doesn't go off all the time, and when you do remove the siren be sure to have something to muffle it as it has a backup battery and lasts about 30 minutes!
You will loose the function of your remote central locking but its a small price for mobility again!
First pull out fuse 3 in the fusebox near the drivers door, pop the bonnet and cut the siren wires, should be about 5 in total black in colour.
You wont need the siren anymore so if you want to dunk it in a bottle of water or smash it up with a large hammer do so now lol!
Install a push to connect switch, available from maplin electronics, in a convenient place, i would suggest passengers side of the steering wheel area.
Run 2 wires from the switch to where each blade of fuse number 3 goes in, use small spade crimp connections to insert the wires into the slots.
turn your key to accessory then as you crank the motor press the switch at the same time and your car will start up.

Hope this helps

Stu
Posted Jul 29, 2009 (14 years ago)
Forgot to mention in the post, fobs are no longer available if you have the Oval type fobs so a lot of people are having the same trouble and costing them hundreds to get fixed by having the immobilizer taken out and a new fob sender unit put in.
Posted Jul 31, 2009 (14 years ago)

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