View Full Version : installing immobiliser to e36 ( under construction)


patrick S
08-10-2004, 08:12 AM
so you want to install immobiliser like this one?
if you know how to solder wires then i think you will qualify

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDE2NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
step first
open up fuse box, you will want to make thieves life as hard as possible.
you need torx screwdriver. unscrew two front screws, be careful, apply pressure, do not break torx pattern on heads.also open drivers side under dash to get acess to wires and screws that hold fuse box in place. unscrew these 4 screws to get fuse box loose
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now you can get acess to fuse box rear screws. unscrew them carefully. open the box

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now its time to locate circuits that you will immobilise
for example green/purple wire coming from fuel pump fuse (17)is ideal. measure voltage on wire( test light or tester one lead grounded):
ign off- no voltage
ign on- no voltage
crank and run- +12
when car running, cut the wire- if engine stops( after couple seconds), you have found right one.
you can connect it temporarily together to locate another circuit
after that connect it to immo as on its wiring diagram
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDE3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
second circuit can be ignition for ecu
it is green wire going from connection point to engine harness connector outside fuse box
it has power when ignition is on
if you cut it engine will stall immediately, remember that there are couple wires in that connector cut the right one, if you miss, connect back and be more careful next time
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now connect it to immo wiring ( connect now fuel pump wire too)
remember power comes from ignition lock and goes to engine harness:
twin wires for immobilising, third ignition sense for immo

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDE4NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
power up immo:
red pernament power
brown ground
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDE5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

patrick S
08-10-2004, 08:18 AM
solder all wires

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDIwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

cut sharp edges
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDIyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
isolate all connections

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDIxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

locate drivers side door switch wire near drivers side speaker
brown/gray/yellow
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDI0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
never connect immo circuits on steering column. it is too easy to reconnect
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTE1NDI1NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

install led and antenna into center console. antenna can be located anywhere where you want, it does not work through metal
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNTA0NjAyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

patrick S
08-10-2004, 03:29 PM
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Filip75
08-10-2004, 06:03 PM
sweet. It's up on the page now

ParadigmGuy
09-28-2004, 07:40 PM
Uhh, what's an immobilizer?

scream n323is
09-28-2004, 09:27 PM
nice write up man,,

VaidasBMW
02-12-2006, 10:17 AM
Hallo,

Somebody help me with bmw imobilaser instalation problem.
Did anyone have an instalation manual for pat. No. 82929402597

Woodster
02-12-2006, 10:34 AM
nice write up cheers.

Woodster
02-12-2006, 10:34 AM
nice write up cheers. I

Woodster
02-12-2006, 10:34 AM
nice write up cheers. I knew

Woodster
02-12-2006, 10:34 AM
nice write up cheers. I knew a

Woodster
02-12-2006, 10:34 AM
nice write up cheers. I knew a guy

Woodster
02-12-2006, 10:34 AM
nice write up cheers.

amancuso
02-12-2006, 11:21 AM
I thought the "code" feature on the OBC was an immobilizer....