Electronic Immobiliser - Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual

Electronic immobiliser

The system checks whether the vehicle may
be started with the mechanical key or
electronic key of the Open&Start system 3
that is being used. If the key is recognised
as "authorised" the vehicle can be started.
The check takes place via a transponder in
the key.
The electronic immobiliser activates itself
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition or, with the
Open&Start system 3, when the engine is
switched off by pressing the Start/Stop
button.
The code number of the electronic
immobiliser is given in the Car Pass.
Control indicator for immobiliser A
Control indicator A illuminates briefly
when the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.
If the control indicator A continues to
flash, try to start the engine using the
second key and contact a workshop for
assistance.
Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop
If control indicator A illuminates after
the engine is started, there is a fault in
the engine electronics or transmission
electronics 3 (see pages 182, 188,
196, 206) or there is water in the diesel fuel
filter 3 (see page 300).
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
Therefore, after leaving the vehicle always
lock it and switch on the Vauxhall alarm
system 3 – see pages 40, 46.
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