Default number for keypad

DomF9 · Post by **DomF9** » 20 Oct 2004, 02:38

Someone told me Citroens have a default number for the keypad in case you lose yours, something like 1111.
Anyone confirm if this is true or a myth? Only ask, as I've been offered a Citroen that the owner has lost the keycode and needs the car off his land.

crooser · Post by **crooser** » 20 Oct 2004, 02:48

it's a myth,you need a new ecu.

NiSk · Post by **NiSk** » 20 Oct 2004, 03:13

1111 is the base code programed into the immobilizer from the factory, you are supposed to change it as soon as you start using the car! (although lots of people don't so it might be worth at least one try - if it doesn't work, turn off the ignition before trying any other codes, otherwise you''l get locked out for 30 mins to start with).
Other than that - its off to your favorite friendly Citroën agent . . .
//NiSk

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 20 Oct 2004, 03:21

No need for a new ECU, there is a way if getting the keypad to reset to its default setting but rather than post the technique for 'all and sundry' to see, email me and I will pass it on.

davek-uk · Post by **davek-uk** » 20 Oct 2004, 16:23

Once you know the code you can disable the keypad. Enter the keycode and start the car, then while the car is running unplug the keypad. The ECU then keeps the current code. It works, I've done it on mine and it even survives battery disconnection/changes - so far...

DomF9 · Post by **DomF9** » 21 Oct 2004, 01:47

Thanks peeps
I was told it by my mate, particularly as there was a Xantia going on ebay for a few quid as an hpi repo and the repo company had lost the number. Car went for more than I wanted to pay anyway.

zorgman · Post by **zorgman** » 30 Oct 2004, 04:08

richard
have sent you a email but this forum server doesnt send them on i checked by sending myself one.
i need to no the trick as ive got a estate out back im sorting but no code how can i get in touch pls

paranoid · Post by **paranoid** » 30 Oct 2004, 12:44

I to mailed but I have learn't That they don't pass on[V]
Would love to know as theres a cracking td estate slowly dying behind a car sales place I know, been there at least a year, with no code and not worth getting an ECU so they say......Could be a bargain coming I hope, please mail me.
pennyridge(at)blueyonder(dot)co(dot)uk

zorgman · Post by **zorgman** » 30 Oct 2004, 18:13

lets no if he gets in touch pls and if it can be done
laurie

nick · Post by **nick** » 30 Oct 2004, 19:44

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Its not too hard to bypass the immobiliser on the XUD engined Xantias. Its a case of cutting the protective plate off the injector pump, and running a positive wire to the fuel cut off solenoid from the ignition switch. It could be worth doing if the immobiliser cannot be got working, and the car is otherwise ok.

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 31 Oct 2004, 00:50

Zorgman, email me on dickie@george-green.freeserve.co.uk

ghostrider · Post by **ghostrider** » 31 Oct 2004, 14:25

hey dave that looks like a great idea [;)] Had a strange one with my keypad earlier this year, went away for a week leaving the car in a car park came back got in OK but when I put the code into the pad both the red and green lights came on at the same time and engine would not start, have to say thet wife actually did this as I was at the other end of our journey due some very complicated car swapping arrangements. Anyway wife rings says B car wont strat because of the two lights. Called AA they said about 1.5 hrs or so. about an hour or so after trying the thing suddenly accepted the code and has been all right since. Never did find out what the problem was, which means everytime I leave the car I expect to come back to the same problem [:((]. It was a very hot day and I have a feeling that that may have been the trouble, left it for a week at E Mid airport last week and despite the fact that it was dark, pissing with rain, and ankle deep in water.... it started, so my apologies to who ever Sod was busy with at the time [D)]
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davek-uk · Post by **davek-uk** » 01 Nov 2004, 19:25

Richard, I too would like the code work around. I e-mailed you from this forum but if the e-mails weren't being passed on you wouldn't have heard. May all interested parties e-mail your dickie? Now that does sound rude...

Richard Gallagher · Post by **Richard Gallagher** » 02 Nov 2004, 02:52

Dave, not a problem.

meexi · Post by **meexi** » 02 Nov 2004, 03:15

try this website
http://www.codeman.org/keypadsD.htm
Meexi