Purchased a 1998 Astra 1.7td recently with a plain key and no transponder key thinking this was a easy process as the car was cheap, purchased a blank transponder key and got it cut but still needs programming, dont have security pass yet as even more money.
How can I remove immobiliser of this diesel as I dont want to spend anymore money without knowing first that the engine is fine, all lights come on and engine turns over but does not fire up except for computer clock on centre console nothing shows....looked for transponder around ignition cant see it, a circular ring just below the centre of steering wheel, Help its a nightmare freddie met jason.

Darren Watson, October 2006

hi,
you can bypass having the key proggramed,on your diesel pump there is a black box,that immoblizes the pump,ie won;t start.the box on the pump can be broken off and a wire took from it to the starter motor,ive had this done twice now on an astra & a corsa.only thing is i would advise you to take it to a diesel mechanic it will only cost about 50 pound cheaper than reprogramming keys etc

mark, October 2006