Terry M Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 HiI was hoping that someone might recognise the type of immobiliser fitted to my 1998 seven from the pictures of the key. I only have the one key and it would be more comforting to have a spare if this was possible. Sadly I suspect that this type of immobiliser has long since become unavailable, but I wouldn't mind know this for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Do I remember the name Vecta ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robismay Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Yes that's correct. It is a Vecta Shadow Control System.The paperwork I have from my 1997 car shows a telephone number for Vecta Ltd as 01376 515999. (I've not tried calling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks for info, at least I now know what it is. Unsurprisingly I rang the number you gave, but message say's "number dialled is not regognised". Anybody have any suggestions on how to overcome my dilemma? I am not apposed to having the alarm disconnected, does anyone know what's involved and the likely cost of calling a mobile car alarm specialist in to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hopefully you wouldn't need a car alarm specialist ... but a club member with suitable expertise may be able to guide you .. but this would be done by private message or email ... not on a public forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I took mine out,I found the Vecta unit, it was under the scuttle, so removed the scuttle and followed each wire in turn. Most of the wires are in fact dummies and are simply spliced into existing loom wires. These I simply cut out, the only wire that actually did anything was on the +ve side of the coil, so the Vecta was in circuit and effectively switched the coil on and off, so I disconnected the two connections to/from the Vecta, and soldered the coil wires back together. It was easy, just fiddly.I still have the key though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks Tazio, you are obviously very competent and very brave. I'm afraid this, for me, just might be a step too far, (a bit like cutting the wires on an unexplored bomb!) I think I will give some serious thought as to my next move, but thanks again, I appreciate your help.Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Where are you based Terry ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry M Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hi,i live just South of Bristol in an area called the Chew Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hopefully a local member might be able to assist you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stridey Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Mine had a Vecta. It started playing up, randomly, so replaced with another system. The fitter took the Vecta off for me and fitted an Autowatch system. No key, just a key dongle that needs to be near a wire wrapped around the keyhole.I think these systems have a shelf life.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Honestly removal is easy enough, just be methodical and take your time. As far as the key is concerned, I have no idea if they are all the same but your welcome to the one I have as a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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