Ongoing Immobiliser Problems 130 Puma

Yeah I got this repeatedly from the Mazda dealer...'Cannot replicate the fault'. Three times I did the two-hour round trip to the dealer and got this answer.
The last time, I had a near-tantrum; 'I can't replicate the #@$*^ fault either, except at a time most inconvenient to myself, like when I have just picked up my daughter from the airport after a 22-hour flight, or when I have just staggered out to the car after a 16-hour night shift, and I never know whether the *^#@ car is going to start or not, making it the most unreliable car I have ever owned'. I had to push very hard to get a replacement fob supplied. Zero problems since.

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Originally Posted by incisor

well known phenomenon

i experience it all the time as a computer tech

had one yesterday in fact, windows machine that would not accept a login password (for 3 days), till i walked into the room and it magically worked...

i kid you not...

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Extremely frustratapating

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Originally Posted by POD

Yeah I got this repeatedly from the Mazda dealer...'Cannot replicate the fault'. Three times I did the two-hour round trip to the dealer and got this answer.
The last time, I had a near-tantrum; 'I can't replicate the #@$*^ fault either, except at a time most inconvenient to myself, like when I have just picked up my daughter from the airport after a 22-hour flight, or when I have just staggered out to the car after a 16-hour night shift, and I never know whether the *^#@ car is going to start or not, making it the most unreliable car I have ever owned'. I had to push very hard to get a replacement fob supplied. Zero problems since.

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They rang me tell me it wont fault there. I said I am in lockdown and I don't want it back until you find the fault and fix it. All up it has cost me about $5K and it is still happening.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

If you lock it with the key, not the fob, the immobiliser should be off.

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Thanks but been there done that, not the problem or solution. One time it would not start despite all the key in key out lock unlock with key or fob. Called NRMA to get a tow back to Sydney from Nowra. The NRMA mechanic came out and popped the bonnet a couple of times till the alarm went off and then presto it fired.

Not exactly my idea of a fix. I can imagine stalling at a set of lights or somewhere and having to get out and open and close the bonnet at get the alarm to go off.

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Originally Posted by MLD

BAS UK can de-immobilise the Puma 2.4 (not the 2.2).

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I emailed them seeking information. Will see what they come up with. Long way to go to get them to do it LOL

I received a response from BAS in England who stated:

Hi
Assuming all wiring is good we can remove the immo need from the engine ecu via out remap tool.

The tool basic plane blank hardware is listed here £250 BAS2 RRC Tool Hardware Only Add-On - Bell Auto Services, BAS Remaps, Independent Land Rover Specialist In York , Service, Repairs, Custom Remaps York, Performance upgrades, BAS Landrover tuning.

You would need am immobliser addon on top of that for £300 totalling £550.

Variable Priced Payment - Bell Auto Services, BAS Remaps, Independent Land Rover Specialist In York , Service, Repairs, Custom Remaps York, Performance upgrades, BAS Landrover tuning.

Not quite sure though on how I would use this to do the intended purpose. I have little or no experience in remapping and would not feel confident in doing this on my own.

You load the software on phone or tablet.
Plug module in,
Connect battery to a charger,
Select “flash ecu”
Follow the prompts.

Job done.

And then you have a nice diagnostic tool, and can also have the options to have EGR closed and / or a tube loaded.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

You load the software on phone or tablet.
Plug module in,
Connect battery to a charger,
Select “flash ecu”
Follow the prompts.

Job done.

And then you have a nice diagnostic tool, and can also have the options to have EGR closed and / or a tube loaded.

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Thanks Yeah but how do you disable or override the immobiliser?

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Originally Posted by Chenz

Thanks Yeah but how do you disable or override the immobiliser?

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it’s done by the software update you load.

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Originally Posted by Chenz

Thanks Yeah but how do you disable or override the immobiliser?

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The software reprograms in the ECU, and tells it to no longer look for the immobiliser signal before starting.