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Supposed to be but not on my 200TDI, apparently. No mention of it anywhere in the handbook that I got from new either so think that was on later models (1994 onwards).

Yes, saw that when I was researching my problem. The system on the 300 is different to my 200. It does allegedly have a motion sensor but built into the alarm ECU. Have had that out and no way to tell if it’s serviceable or not. The driver door key reset does nothing so guess that's a 300 TDI...

That did'nt last long. Mechanic reported central locking had stopped working again later on Wednesday night. Got the ITV done Thursday and it's now back home. Have ordered an aftermarket system to get the central locking back.

The Disco has been with a local sparky company that my mechanic deals with. Apparently it wasn't the ECU but some other wiring problem and it's all functioning now. Not sure what the details are but I will let you know as soon as I do. It's got its ITV test tomorrow so hope to have it back for...

Then there is this...

Found one on German ebay. but more than 100 euro with P&P. Also nofobs and will not accept returns so not going there. Bearmach sell them for 1,200.00 euro so if I sold the Disco might be able to afford one :D Was looking at those on ebay earlier today and maybe that is what I will do but...

Well can now start the motor. So I must have an ECU problem. All I'm really interested in now is getting the central locking (with key in driver door) back on lline. It will be a shame to lose the alarm though.

Thanks for that.

Many thanks sierrafe. I will try that out and let you know how I get on. One other thing I got wrong was the relay clicking that I get in the drivers footwell. Thought that was the starter relay ..... wrong. It's in the passenger footwell and it's not clicking :) One other issue, relays in the...

You were (are) correct. Problem was mine when I incorrectly refered to the alarm ECU as an immobiliser. The alarm ECU can act to 'immobilise' the vehicle by cutting the earth to the starter relay coil (as you correctly pointed out in your later post) but it is not a 'true' immobiliser.

That's why I like my 200tdi. It's a basic cycle . Suck (inject), squeeze, bang, blow. No electronic interference. As far as I'm aware the 200tdi immobiliser does not stop fuel supply so a tow start would still work. Or am I missing something?

Thanks for your input but given that the central locking is inoperative, immobiliser led is not functioning and starter won't turn (and these 3 issues occurred at the same time), if it's not the immobilizer what can it be? Just a reminder, it's a 200tdi not a 300tdi. Sorry for my lack of...

Hi all. Have a problem with my Disco. It’s a 1993 200TDI that I have had since new. VIN KAO60346. Hope someone here can help. I apologise for my lengthy initial post but wanted to ensure that I have covered the issues that I have had in the last 5 days. Recently drove over a rough patch of...