URGENT: help needed re Xantia keypad

bernie · Unread post by **bernie** » 06 Jul 2009, 16:08

My brother (bless him) just phoned to say his heads playing tricks on him.

He has owned his Xantia for 4 years and he has forgotten the 4 digit code.

He tried 3 different codes but no luck.

I know this could look suspicious and I'm stealing a car but I can assure you this is genuine. I am a long standing member.

Is there any way he could overide the keypad?

I would really appreciate some help on this and it's probably best to PM an answer.

Thanks

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 06 Jul 2009, 17:10

Hi Bernie,

What engine does the car have?

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Jul 2009, 18:17

Hi Bernie, good to see you

Long ago, there was this thread that went into it quite thoroughly. It's down in the members-only area.

Richard asked a good question. If it's a diesel and push comes to shove, the pump can be de-armoured and the immobiliser block removed. Not easy but it is a sort of get out of jail free card.

A petrol engine is a different kettle of fish though as it'll mean either obtaining another ECU with a known code or one that has already been bypassed. Else it's a job for the pros to bypass it.

bernie · Unread post by **bernie** » 06 Jul 2009, 18:18

It's a 97 1.9td Rich

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 06 Jul 2009, 22:16

PM sent.

bernie · Unread post by **bernie** » 07 Jul 2009, 13:59

Panic over.

I think he needs more than 2 cups of coffee per day.

He has remembered the code and is mobile again.

Many thanks to those that offered assistance especially DickyG.

Thanks again