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My Ford kuga will not start just keeps saying immobiliser

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Hi my Ford kuga will not start just keeps saying immobiliser malfunction don’t no what’s wrong took to garage 2 months ago and got ecu changed now it’s doing it again
JA: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections? Are they corroded?
Customer: Have checked seem good
JA: What is the model/year of your Ford?
Customer: 2014 Ford kuga titanium 4x4
JA: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far?
Customer: I have not tried anything as only just happened at like 3:40 after school run so left parked up and walked home
JA: Is there anything else the Mechanic should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Nope don’t think soo
Submitted: 18 days ago.
Category: Ford
Eric
Expert:  Eric replied 18 days ago.

Hi! Welcome to JustAnswer. Thank you for contacting us for assistance with your vehicle. I'm Eric. I will be happy to assist you with your question. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking with today?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Craig rigg
Expert:  Eric replied 18 days ago.

Hi Craig! Nice to see you today! I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating.
Please give me a moment to type out some information for you. Sit tight one minute... I'll be right back!

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Expert:  Eric replied 18 days ago.

Hi Craig

The most common issue is the immobilizer unit at the ignition switch is faulty and will need to be replaced.

You can try the following reset procedure below

Open and leave open the driver door

Place key in the ignition and turn to on position and leave

Disconnect the negative battery cable only

After 1 minute, reconnect the negative battery

The immobilizer should go off within 1 minute

Turn key off for 5 seconds and then crank engine

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
My Ford kuga is keyless start stop button so can’t insert key
Expert:  Eric replied 18 days ago.

Hi

Do the following then.

Open and leave open the driver door

Press the start button WITHOUT pressing the brake pedal

Disconnect the negative battery cable only

After 1 minute, reconnect the negative battery

The immobilizer should go off within 1 minute

Press start button without pressing the brake pedal and wait for 5 seconds and then crank engine

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Okay will give it ago thankyou sorry to sound stupid but what’s one is the negative
Expert:  Eric replied 18 days ago.
Hi

Look at the battery and beside the battery posts one will. Have a plus symbol and one will have the minus symbol. The minus is negative

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Okay brilliant thankyou
Expert:  Eric replied 18 days ago.

In the USA we call it negative. I believe you refer to it as earth or ground

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Starting now thankyou will take straight to dealership thankyou
Expert:  Eric replied 18 days ago.

You're welcome, Craig! Glad I could be of some help today! I hope everything works out well for you! If there are any additional questions on this issue that should arise, please feel free to reply and ask!
Have a great day!
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Will do thankyou soo much again will definitely be in contact if happens again much appreciated
Expert:  Eric replied 18 days ago.

you are welcome

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