beetroot4000
Member
Hi all,
I have a 1998 300tdi Disco which I am slowly bringing life back too after being neglected and "improved" by a previous owner. I'm wanting to understand more about the alarm/immobilizer system.
I have read through the RAVE manual and still aren't 100% sure on how it works.
Basically want to know, is it possible to lock and unlock the vehicle with just the key or must it be unlocked with the FOB? I understand that locking with the key will not activate the full protection (perimetric only), but in one sentence it says the FOB must be used to deactivate the alarm and mobilize the vehicle but the next sentence says the passive coil will re-mobilize it also.
So along with that, what purpose does the passive coil serve?
I have driven the vehicle with it being connected and then disconnected, doesn't seem to make a difference. With it connected I tried to unlock using the key and tried starting (with FOB close to passive coil), but upon opening the door the alarm sets off and the vehicle wont start.
The last owner appears to have removed the ultrasonic sensor and I have installed the spyder bypass, if either of these are factors.
Thanks
I have a 1998 300tdi Disco which I am slowly bringing life back too after being neglected and "improved" by a previous owner. I'm wanting to understand more about the alarm/immobilizer system.
I have read through the RAVE manual and still aren't 100% sure on how it works.
Basically want to know, is it possible to lock and unlock the vehicle with just the key or must it be unlocked with the FOB? I understand that locking with the key will not activate the full protection (perimetric only), but in one sentence it says the FOB must be used to deactivate the alarm and mobilize the vehicle but the next sentence says the passive coil will re-mobilize it also.
So along with that, what purpose does the passive coil serve?
I have driven the vehicle with it being connected and then disconnected, doesn't seem to make a difference. With it connected I tried to unlock using the key and tried starting (with FOB close to passive coil), but upon opening the door the alarm sets off and the vehicle wont start.
The last owner appears to have removed the ultrasonic sensor and I have installed the spyder bypass, if either of these are factors.
Thanks