Toad Ai606 on Peugeot 205Gti problems

Remodot · 21 Oct 2024 at 21:26

Hi All, I have a 205Gti which has been sat in the garage for over 10 years with the battery disconnected. I managed to get it started after a good check over, new oil, water etc. However the alarm/immobiliser gave me real problems, the engine wouldn't turn over until arming and disarming the alarm many times. This continued while I managed to change the brakes and discs, track rod ends, suspension and many other mechanical parts to get it mot'd. Now that it's mot'd I'm thinking of selling it. However, sods law it now won't turn over, I'm convinced it's the immobiliser but I've no idea where to start. I'm at the stage where I'd be happy to remove it and possibly sell without an alarm or fit a more upto date alarm, but I'm guessing that's not an easy job.
Any Toad Ai606 experts here who can advise me? I'm in Dundee so probably a fair distance from most of you.

Remodot · 21 Oct 2024 at 22:22

The alarm was fitted around 2012/2013.
I think you are right, removing it is the best option. Think I need to talk to an auto electrician.

Remodot · 24 Oct 2024 at 01:24

Anyone an idea of how big a job ripping out the alarm/immobiliser might be? The cable bundle coming out of the box is large and buried into the dash.

Remodot · 24 Oct 2024 at 09:48

Long shot - anyone aware of someone in Dundee/Tayside area who might be able to help? I had a closer look this morning and it doesn't look as simple as finding splices breaking then reconnecting the original wires. The wiring is like a bowl of spaghetti . Very little of it is tape wrapped or tied nearly.

Remodot · 24 Oct 2024 at 14:50

GarethSouthgate said:
Might be worth trying an owners club

Yes my son is trying that. Thanks

Remodot · 24 Oct 2024 at 17:09

jaybee said:
Is the car battery 100% in good condition and fully charged, plus both fob batteries replaced and the siren one?
Is the immobiliser built into the key for the ignition or does it have a separate fob somewhere that you need to swipe under the dash somewhere via a proximity sensor?
The easiest/quickest way might be to fix the alarm, rather than rip it all out.

Hi Jaybee, thanks for the input. The battery is new and is 100% charged, the keyfob light blinks when a button is pressed and the central locking locks or opens, a relay can be heard clicking as well as ignition lights go on. The siren works as if I try and start it when armed the siren sounds. I'm thinking it'll be fifgicikt to find anyone able to fix it as its so old. But we will keep looking. Thanks.