I did see a flashing green light under the fuse box at position 27.35 in the video, while I was watching and thought it strange. just shows josh, it looks the perfect place to cut power to the starter, without running a load of wires around the car unnecessarily. real old school immobiliser trick that I had one like that on my rs turbo in the 90’s 😂😂, you got there in the end josh, great learning curve, head scratcher 👍
me too i shouted at the screen but Josh didn't hear me 😁great conclusion i hate aftermarket stuff but these things are necessary in this day and age to keep our property where it belongs
Wow, I didn't understand all of that, but I found your approach very interesting...thank you very much for being brave enough to show your thoughts processes in action...no wonder Chris and Rob come to you when they are stumped....I still remember your vid on the range rover cam setup.... brilliant...
Thanks, well done, came here from Rob and Chris, they took a huge risk with this car and obviously were very relieved when you sorted it. The SR guys are very competent and can fix most things, but they also rely on a network of guys like you and Aidyn (spelling? sorry) to help them, thankfully you know your job and have perseverance, you will never be short of customers. Always difficult with a crash vehicle, salvage yard,unknown history and Italian electrics(to be fair they have improved enormously).
*i seen the imobiliser at 29.04 when you plugged the light tester on to the battary you can see the green light on the imobliser light up green inside the fuse box you missed it not sure if anyone noticed too.. At 33.34 was when you found the imobimobliser *
A fault like this reminds me of when I worked in IT, you could chase a fault for days, and then all of a sudden bingo. Very frustrating but when you work it out it's very satisfying, I also hate to be beaten. A top job is done🙂 there.
An interesting video. I was did begin to wonder if you might give up due to the hours being spent but your dogged perseverance and skills eventually paid off. Top Man
Nice to see a young lad doing well in his trade. One thing I've noticed since the number of youngsters coming into skilled trades has declined is that the ones who have chosen to enter a particular trade are of a better quality.
Under the fuse box is the perfect hiding place with regards to installing....Hiding in plain sight as the saying goes...The small flat "relay" must be the RF reciever for the immobiliser...Great video though matey.....🤔😏😀🇬🇧
Well done Josh I’ve been there and feel the stress I worked for a dealer and had a car come in non runner had been to a number of places for electrical faults and no one could fathom it out after a day of stripping and checking my manager wanted me to give up after more head scratching and I’m still not sure why I did it I pulled all the engine management fuses and checked the back of them, one wasn’t working you probed it as normal and it was fine, try telling a customer its cost a days labour for a fuze 😏
Hi how do you charge for a job like this ?,time spent or just what you think is warranted as you obviously spend alot of time over a few days , great vid good to see other techs thought process 👍
My work colleague brought his friends car in for a service and mot 2 weeks ago, when he went to start at the lads house 8 or 9 times it started up and cut out but eventually ran, I got in it and cut out twice. Got it on the ramp and would it hell start so I had a dead car on my ramp work colleague eventually got it started so we phoned the customer up to tell him at had problems and needed diag. He came in later in the afternoon and started it his way through a set procedure he follows (ghost immobiliser) didn't do much for my bonus that day 😢😢
@jonathanmoss5328 nope. Noticed that when I watched it back. I had thar fuse box nearly right out and I think pulling on thr wires pulled it off over Christmas
That looks like a meta trak GPS system. I bet they're is a sticker in the service book or hidden with an IMEI code for the SIM. Companies are also hiding systems in relays
Can go back to watching the Salvage Rebuilds video now, only got 6 minutes in then had to come here but fair play Josh, great job👏👏
I did see a flashing green light under the fuse box at position 27.35 in the video, while I was watching and thought it strange. just shows josh, it looks the perfect place to cut power to the starter, without running a load of wires around the car unnecessarily. real old school immobiliser trick that I had one like that on my rs turbo in the 90’s 😂😂, you got there in the end josh, great learning curve, head scratcher 👍
me too i shouted at the screen but Josh didn't hear me 😁great conclusion i hate aftermarket stuff but these things are necessary in this day and age to keep our property where it belongs
The small black flat piece which you suggested was a relay is the ‘Ghost’. The larger box is the tracker with the SIM card slotted into it.
I admire your perseverance mate 👍
Incredible work Josh you are an absolute master hats off to you sir 👍👍
Nice work dude
Wow, I didn't understand all of that, but I found your approach very interesting...thank you very much for being brave enough to show your thoughts processes in action...no wonder Chris and Rob come to you when they are stumped....I still remember your vid on the range rover cam setup.... brilliant...
You have the patience of a saint!
Nice one mate
What a great bit of detective work Josh.👍
Thanks, well done, came here from Rob and Chris, they took a huge risk with this car and obviously were very relieved when you sorted it.
The SR guys are very competent and can fix most things, but they also rely on a network of guys like you and Aidyn (spelling? sorry) to help them, thankfully you know your job and have perseverance, you will never be short of customers.
Always difficult with a crash vehicle, salvage yard,unknown history and Italian electrics(to be fair they have improved enormously).
Top work Josh, what a headache that was… 👍
*i seen the imobiliser at 29.04 when you plugged the light tester on to the battary you can see the green light on the imobliser light up green inside the fuse box you missed it not sure if anyone noticed too.. At 33.34 was when you found the imobimobliser *
Epic detective work Josh.. Very interesting and enjoyable watch.
Nice
A fault like this reminds me of when I worked in IT, you could chase a fault for days, and then all of a sudden bingo. Very frustrating but when you work it out it's very satisfying, I also hate to be beaten. A top job is done🙂 there.
An interesting video. I was did begin to wonder if you might give up due to the hours being spent but your dogged perseverance and skills eventually paid off. Top Man
Excellent work!.
Had jobs like this and always think of them as a learning process and makes me a little sharper on the next one.
👍
Good on ya mate!!Cheers from Sydney,Australia.
Good job
Josh, cracking work. Fascinating watch!
Nice to see a young lad doing well in his trade.
One thing I've noticed since the number of youngsters coming into skilled trades has declined is that the ones who have chosen to enter a particular trade are of a better quality.
Under the fuse box is the perfect hiding place with regards to installing....Hiding in plain sight as the saying goes...The small flat "relay" must be the RF reciever for the immobiliser...Great video though matey.....🤔😏😀🇬🇧
👍🇦🇺 Thanks Salvage Rebuilds
Great work josh well done
Wow !. Who'd want to be an auto electrician !!
Brilliant video 👍
Great job josh
Had exactly the same thing on a BMW X5. Codes for starter motor circuit. Had a reaper immobiliser which was just a white key fob.
Love Josh, such a wise young head on muscular, young shoulder's. ❤❤❤
Well done Josh I’ve been there and feel the stress I worked for a dealer and had a car come in non runner had been to a number of places for electrical faults and no one could fathom it out after a day of stripping and checking my manager wanted me to give up after more head scratching and I’m still not sure why I did it I pulled all the engine management fuses and checked the back of them, one wasn’t working you probed it as normal and it was fine, try telling a customer its cost a days labour for a fuze 😏
Josh mate at 27:40 in there is a green light inside the fuse / relay box might this be what your looking for?...
@@mrcogginsgarage7062 yep. Saw it on the video watching it back!
is the gateway unlock the same one for alfa/fiat etc
From 27m.36s Watch the video back you can see the 2 green led's flashing when you lift the fuse box up
Well done on that Josh, Cant Fault you , How many hours work was that 1 😁
Hi how do you charge for a job like this ?,time spent or just what you think is warranted as you obviously spend alot of time over a few days , great vid good to see other techs thought process 👍
Great work and not beaten by it. Do you know of any sites to get free wiring diagrams from ibiza 1.0 2021
2nd relay probably powers up all the engine relays. Eg AC, coolant pumps etc.
@@AndyK.1 think it was actually a false code coming from the BCM
And thats why i HATE electrics, 10/10 for your patience Josh
My work colleague brought his friends car in for a service and mot 2 weeks ago, when he went to start at the lads house 8 or 9 times it started up and cut out but eventually ran, I got in it and cut out twice. Got it on the ramp and would it hell start so I had a dead car on my ramp work colleague eventually got it started so we phoned the customer up to tell him at had problems and needed diag. He came in later in the afternoon and started it his way through a set procedure he follows (ghost immobiliser) didn't do much for my bonus that day 😢😢
Yeah old imbolisers only used to cut the circuit with the ignition on.
Looks like it has a tracker also in that immobiliser.
I think your comment “old school meets new” sums it up.
Well done !!!😂
Josh you actually saw it flash in your earlier footage on camera but you didn’t see it yourself?
@jonathanmoss5328 nope. Noticed that when I watched it back. I had thar fuse box nearly right out and I think pulling on thr wires pulled it off over Christmas
That looks like a meta trak GPS system. I bet they're is a sticker in the service book or hidden with an IMEI code for the SIM. Companies are also hiding systems in relays
Well done and welcome to theft world 😅
An imboliser box with flashing lights isn’t exactly a good idea. 😅. But I bet you are glad it did. 😂
@@AndyK.1 it didn't have flashing lights when the cover was on if that makes sense. It must have come apart when I whipped the fuse box up!
Well done for finding the problem.
Get a lot of these fitted on Merc’s by 3rd party renters ,hirers
Bloody like Russian roulette
I think theirs an immobilisation box under the fuse box how do I know did I fit it no I didn’t I’ve just watched salvage rebuilds 😂😂