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engine immobiliser - 4/22/2006 11:54:58 AM

deftones

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How do I know if my model (2006 Outlander GLS) has an engine immobiliser? I was told by the saleslady at the dealership that it doesn't, but everywhere I checked on the net says this model should have one. How do I check to see if one is installed?

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RE: engine immobiliser - 4/22/2006 12:17:12 PM

Sebba

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Um... try and hot wire it lol... if it dies on you... then you got one lol.... other than that... i wouldnt know. Your car should have one. Its highly doubtfull that Mitsu would sell a new car without one...

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RE: engine immobiliser - 4/23/2006 12:27:41 PM

dirtwagon

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There is a real easy way to find out. Have a key cut from a "plane jane" key stock. I will bet you it will not start the vehicle. The reason being is that the key head has electronics which communicate with the car and enable it to start....so without the proper key, the car will not start. It's a $3 experiment and a definate easy answer.

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RE: engine immobiliser - 4/23/2006 1:42:43 PM

deftones

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Thanks dirt, im gonna give that a try and see if it works.

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RE: engine immobiliser - 4/25/2006 7:48:27 AM

Senor_Paco

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they all have engine immobilisers from the factory. Standard equipment. Go to the Mitsubishi motors site. Maybe not on non-US models, but mine does standard.. Added a factory alarm in addition to the immobiliser.

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RE: engine immobiliser - 4/25/2006 5:31:00 PM

dirtwagon

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He is from Panama...that's why he's having trouble getting a straight answer. U.S. equipment identification is no problem, but the non U.S. cars is another story.( for me anyways)

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RE: engine immobiliser - 4/28/2006 3:51:39 PM

Punisher

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they should just recall all outlanders and replace them with airtreks

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RE: engine immobiliser - 5/1/2006 9:36:43 AM

JMC

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Now that's a great idea!!! I just got a recall notice in the mail the other day....for that trailer hitch jammie....boo Mitsu again!!!!

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RE: engine immobiliser - 5/1/2006 2:14:13 PM

dirtwagon

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And now you're gonna buy a new Mitsu truck in it's infancy? jeez, you're asking for it now.

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RE: engine immobiliser - 7/17/2006 8:36:08 AM

curioandrelic

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I just bought a used 2004. I was lucky enough to find the original sticker in the glove box. On this it is indicates "Anti-theft Engine Immobilizer". The ignition keys have large black plastic heads on them, which apparently contain a chip or magnetic piece of kind. This is detected by something in the console and allows the ignition circuitry to "close" and allow the car to start. A simple all-metal key copy won't be able to start the car. Buying a new key (the previous owner lost one), required reprogramming the whole system including the other key. Total cost was $108! The up side is that our insurance company gave us some kind of break because of the system.

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