Robert Mead Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Can anyone shed any light on Vecta Immobilisers, I have charged the battery on my 92 super sprint over xmas, and on re-connection she wont spark. Just wondered if there was a certain ceremony you had to do to get the old girl fired up, I tried stroking her but it didnt work. Any info much appreciated Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain A Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Hi Vecta immobilisers are pretty simple things.. no programming or fancy on/off stuff to teach it. If the LED isn't doing anything then either; itsn't getting any power, the earth is disonnected, or it is dead. There seems to be a bit of a history of these falling off the perch (Mine is still OK after 12 years thankfully). When they die you have to strip back the loom and follow the black wires and re connect the circuits that have been immobilised (Usually up to three - ignition, fuel pump and starter solenoid). Messy and not fun, sorry. Good luck One of the Duratectives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Hi Robert Do a search on Vecta in the search facility in Tech Talk. Loads of stuff in there… they are very unreliable, I can speck from experience! Click here to go to my web site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Me too, I bypassed the one on my old car and stripped it out, eventually deciding that an FIA battery switch and removable steering wheel was probably a better anti theft device anyhow. To be honest with a X/Flow on standard ignition, it is so easy to hotwire and bypass the immobiliser I'm not too sure it is that valuable as an anti theft device so I would look at other means if I were you. Brent 2.3 DURATEC SV Reassuringly Expensive R 417.39 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Payne Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Mine died whilst driving down a dual carriageway. I've vecta install manual if you want it, but the best advice is to remove it completely. (It made no difference to my premium when I told the insurance brokers that I'd removed it) Have you checked all the fuses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Normuss Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Bin it, mine gave me intermittent problems leaving me stranded a few times ric's fun to be found here Seek forgiveness, not permission. Rules are for the interpretation of wise men and the obedience of fools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper man Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Why tell the insurer anyway if you have removed it? If the car has gone, they can't tell it has been disconnected and if recovered, obviously the thieves disconnected it to start it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Cook Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Yep. Bin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dartmoor7 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 The other side of the case....why bin the Vecta, giving yourself a load of work, before you know it's at fault? My '94 and mate's '95 Vectas have never given any problem. Jerry Parker L7 SVN 1400 Supersport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Payne Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I also took that approach for six years until it failed driving along a dual carridge way and I had to get the RAC to tow me home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 As far as I know, the Vecta is wired into three circuits, fuel pump, ignition and starter solenoid. One of them but not sure which, as well as being open circuit when the immobilser is activated, also shunts the connection to chassis. The idea is to blow the fuse if a thief tries to hotwire slowing him down even further. It sounds as though you're cranking ok. If the fuel pump is running as well its only the ignition circuit that can be blamed on the Vecta. I would try your fuses and all connections and see if there's 12V on the coil before ripping it all out. You could do so and still find you have a problem if it wasn't the Vecta in the first place. You can still rip it out afterwards if you decide you don't want it any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mead Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Thanks to everyone that gave me useful tips on the immobiliser, armed with this knowledge, I will get my circuit tester out and have a play. This is the first time I have used this website for info and its great to know that there are petrol head caterham fans out there willing to share their knowledge and experiences, thanks again. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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