Immobilizer Override Code?
Sep 21, 2003, 10:45 PM
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Immobilizer Override Code?
Just got my Evo!
But in the excitement of delivery we went through the whole delivery process quickly. When I got home a went through everything and noticed this card. The card is for the 4 Digit Immoilizer Override Code. I don't remember getting any code and the squares on the card for the code are blank. My sales guy is off for the next 2 days, so I was wondering if someone here can help me. Has anyone encountered a similar situation with their Evo and how did you go about getting the code? There is this sticker that was affixed on the Owners Manual binder. On that sticker are some numbers. It starts off with MN and followed by 6 numbers total with the last 4 of them in bold. Could this be the 4 numbers for the override? Help!
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p.s. on a side note, the car is a friggin BLAST!!! Only 23 miles and counting!!
But in the excitement of delivery we went through the whole delivery process quickly. When I got home a went through everything and noticed this card. The card is for the 4 Digit Immoilizer Override Code. I don't remember getting any code and the squares on the card for the code are blank. My sales guy is off for the next 2 days, so I was wondering if someone here can help me. Has anyone encountered a similar situation with their Evo and how did you go about getting the code? There is this sticker that was affixed on the Owners Manual binder. On that sticker are some numbers. It starts off with MN and followed by 6 numbers total with the last 4 of them in bold. Could this be the 4 numbers for the override? Help!
TIA
p.s. on a side note, the car is a friggin BLAST!!! Only 23 miles and counting!!
Sep 22, 2003, 06:50 AM
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Originally posted by webguy330i
Is that not for the radio? AFAIK there is no "code" to override the key immobilizer chip.
Is that not for the radio? AFAIK there is no "code" to override the key immobilizer chip.
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Sep 22, 2003, 07:14 AM
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I know what your talking about. I didn't get this code either. My card was blank as well. They were supposed to give this 4 digit code to us when the car was delivered.
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Sep 22, 2003, 07:46 AM
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I'll try to get a scan or pic of the card for those interested to see. It seems like not everyone is aware of this feature? I looked in the owners manual and there's no mention of it at all. The chances i'll ever need it is slim, but i'd just like to have it if it exists.
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Sep 22, 2003, 07:55 AM
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Ask your dealer they will have the code for you. I had to ask for mine also, they just gave me a blank card. With the code you can get a key cut without a chip and start the car twice with the key every time you enter the code. I don’t see the point though unless you damage your key (with chip inside). If you lose the key you won’t have a key to copy any way?
Sep 22, 2003, 08:04 AM
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PuertoRoc, they can always cut a new key via the VIN #.
This is an interesting "feature", thanks for the clarification evo_007. I imagine most dealerships probably keep this code on record somewhere for security purposes or they destroy it. If you lose that code someone could make a key for your car for themselves and drive away with it.
This is an interesting "feature", thanks for the clarification evo_007. I imagine most dealerships probably keep this code on record somewhere for security purposes or they destroy it. If you lose that code someone could make a key for your car for themselves and drive away with it.
Sep 22, 2003, 08:12 AM
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Originally posted by PuertoRoc
If you lose the key you won’t have a key to copy any way?
If you lose the key you won’t have a key to copy any way?
Sep 22, 2003, 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by webguy330i
PuertoRoc, they can always cut a new key via the VIN #.
This is an interesting "feature", thanks for the clarification evo_007. I imagine most dealerships probably keep this code on record somewhere for security purposes or they destroy it. If you lose that code someone could make a key for your car for themselves and drive away with it.
PuertoRoc, they can always cut a new key via the VIN #.
This is an interesting "feature", thanks for the clarification evo_007. I imagine most dealerships probably keep this code on record somewhere for security purposes or they destroy it. If you lose that code someone could make a key for your car for themselves and drive away with it.
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Originally posted by PuertoRoc
The key code and the Immobilizer code are two different things. With your key code you can get a copy of the key made at the dealer. This should have come with your keys a little piece of metal with six digits on it. The immobilizer code is a four digit number that shuts off the immobilizer then lets you start the car with a cut key that match your original that doesn’t have the chip. So the immobilizer code would do no go with out the key. I believe you still need a cut key to enter the code – not sure on that.
The key code and the Immobilizer code are two different things. With your key code you can get a copy of the key made at the dealer. This should have come with your keys a little piece of metal with six digits on it. The immobilizer code is a four digit number that shuts off the immobilizer then lets you start the car with a cut key that match your original that doesn’t have the chip. So the immobilizer code would do no go with out the key. I believe you still need a cut key to enter the code – not sure on that.
