Ford Transit VM 430, Handbook

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Engine immobiliser
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The engine immobiliser is a theft
protection system that prevents
someone from starting the engine with
an incorrectly coded key.
CODED KEYS
Note:
Do not shield your keys with metal
objects. This may prevent the receiver
from recognising your key as a valid one.
Note: Have all of your remaining
keys erased and recoded if you lose
a key. Ask your Ford Dealer for further
information. Have replacement keys
recoded together with your existing
keys.
If you lose a key, you can obtain a
replacement from your Ford Dealer.
If possible, provide them with the key
number from the tag provided with
the original keys. You can also obtain
additional keys from your Ford Dealer.
ARMING THE ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
The engine immobiliser is armed
automatically a short time after you have
switched the ignition off.
The indicator in the instrument cluster
will flash to confirm that the system is
operating.
DISARMING THE ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
The engine immobiliser is disarmed
automatically when you switch the
ignition on with a correctly coded key.
The indicator in the instrument cluster
will come on for approximately three
seconds and then go out. If the indicator
stays on for one minute or flashes for
approximately one minute and then
repeatedly at irregular intervals, your key
has not been recognised. Remove the
key and try again.
If you are unable to start the engine with
a correctly coded key, this indicates
a malfunction. Have the immobiliser
checked immediately.