Immobiliser won't turn off

[puffygis]

Can't get my 2003 GU III started with either of my keys so think it must be problem with computer/immobiliser itself (both tanks full of diesel and batteries new) - it turns over fine but won't start and the red light on the dash not going off. Any ideas I can try before taking it to dealership? Can i try to reset the computer somehow?

Locksmith and auto electritian said can only be remedied by Dealer...:animierte-smilies-f

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hi mate, post up an intro in the intro thread when u get a chance, most members will only reply to a Q after an intro has been put up.

Cheers

Todd

[puffygis]

the oh so rude dealership tells me that factory immobilizer probably has been stuffed by using a non-nissan made copy of the original key, they apparently interfere with each other and lock up the immobolizer unit (even though the copied key has worked for 3 months). They say a whole new immobiliser unit and keys will probably need to be put int costing $2000+, and that this "happens all the time with Patrols, and will probably happen to you again" and that it is illegal to disable/remove immobilzer unit from modern cars. Does all this sound right or am I really being screwed by the dealer?

[snicko]

Hi puffygis
I have a 2006 GU and have got two after-market ignition keys as back ups that get used now and again.

The good after-market ones are cloned from the original keys.

I would say your immobilizer is the problem but not caused by after-market keys.

My suggestion would be to go to another dealer and get a second opinion.