Dreaded none start

[450dream]

Hi all having owned my Chimaera for the best part of two years without any issues apart from one instance of trusting fuel gauge and running out of petrol. The dreaded non start issue has reared its ugly head .
The battery went flat and once charged no fuel pump prime or crank . I locked and unlocked ,disconnected battery but all to no avail. I suspect the issue is related to the immobilizer ? With security in mind and all owners attachments to their pride and joys has anybody got the wiring diagrams for immobilizer/ alarm as like most TVR owners I wouldn't mind fixing this myself. Due to the security issues I am quite prepared to prove ownership,be confidential, etc to any person that could possibly help me . If anybody else has any different ideas please let me know

Thanks Rick

[450dream]

THANKS FOR THAT I WILL PM HIM TOMORROW WHEN I GET TO WORK

RICK

[450dream]

Thanks for the ideas , I already ordered two new bosch relays as thought even if not related could do with spares .Have also emailed Dave(Chimpongas)and awaiting his reply

Thanks for all help hopefully be hearing that v8 burble again soon

Rick

[450dream]

THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE IDEAS ETC , THE REMOTE DOES LOCK AND UNLOCK CAR SO SEEMS IN SYNC ? DAVE (CHIMPONGAS) HAS EMAILED A VERY DETAILED PROCEDURE TO CHECK AND HOPEFULLY RECTIFY ISSUE SO MANY THANKS TO HIM .
DUE TO WORK COMMITMENTS I CANT SPEND ANYTIME ON CAR TILL SATURDAY .IN THIS TIME MY NEW FUEL PUMP AND ECU RELAY SHOULD OF ARRIVED SO CAN FIT THEM THEN AS WELL.
I WILL UPDATE TOPIC HOPEFULLY ONCE RECTIFIED SO HOPEFULLY WILL ASSIST OTHERS

ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP AND SUGGESTIONS

RICK

[450dream]

Hi all just to update on issue , relays were fitted Friday night no change but I now have spares to put in boot . I have removed top of dash and checked connections etc bypass starter circuit on immobiliser and starter now cranks , removed radio and removed immobiliser and give it a few bangs and banged alarm unit hey presto all sprung into life . I have ordered new alarm / immobiliser with boot release from abacus alarms ( with starter going thru correct rated relay )
While dash off ordered new dash and radio panel from Tvr mads to get something else off of to do list
Thanks for all help especially Dave. ( Chimpongas)

[450dream]

Hi I have got alarm sitting on side with new wood dash still not fitted due to work commitments and a wife that seems to want me to finish decorating hallway first before spending time in garage . Like you said it keeps it pretty similar to standard but upgraded . It also gives me boot release on fob and also I have ordered 2 fobs incorporated with key blanks that I need to get cut . It looks to be a really easy fit with just extra wire going to boot release all the rest is just connecting using original connectors . As soon as I have fitted it will give u an update but looks easy and no need to chop wiring loom up .
Hope this helps
Rick

[450dream]

Hi I have got alarm sitting on side with new wood dash still not fitted due to work commitments and a wife that seems to want me to finish decorating hallway first before spending time in garage . Like you said it keeps it pretty similar to standard but upgraded . It also gives me boot release on fob and also I have ordered 2 fobs incorporated with key blanks that I need to get cut . It looks to be a really easy fit with just extra wire going to boot release all the rest is just connecting using original connectors . As soon as I have fitted it will give u an update but looks easy and no need to chop wiring loom up .
Hope this helps
Rick

[450dream]

TVRPierre said:

Hi, I would be interested to hear about your new dash as I am looking to do mine soon.
Any info on the quality and how you get on changing would be appreciated.
Pete

No problem I wiill up date when done might be a little while as very busy at work at moment .

Rick

[450dream]

s3c chris said:

Hi. I have a problem with the alarm and immobiliser on my 1997 400 too.
I have bypassed the starter immobiliser but have been looking at the HPA kit from Abacus Alarms as a permanent fix.
Just wondered how you got on with it as it seems to preserve the integrity of the original alarm without fitting a complete new system?
Regards, Chris.

Hi Chris fitted abacus alarm kit it is more or less plug and play apart from running wire to boot opening switch so I can now open boot from fob , only other extra is if your siren is defective and running new siren wire and relocating siren in a different position to reduce possibility of water ingress which could damage alarm system .
Obviously you would need to remove dash top and radio to gain access to old alarm and imobilizer units . Also guy at abacus extremely helpful

[450dream]

TVRPierre said:

Hi, I would be interested to hear about your new dash as I am looking to do mine soon.
Any info on the quality and how you get on changing would be appreciated.
Pete

Hi have fitted dash a veneer type from Tvr mads . Seems really good quality. . I would advise ordering new shaped LEDs for heater controls which are available from eBay as my old ones snapped . Also warning lights LEDs can be a bit fiddly and also retaining clips can be a bit of a pig to remove but managed to do mine without any of them breaking .
Some of the holes for LEDs were a bit tight and had to clean up with emery paper carefully to get correct fit and not damage dash. But end results well worth it .

Hope this helps

[450dream]

TVRPierre said:

Hi, I would be interested to hear about your new dash as I am looking to do mine soon.
Any info on the quality and how you get on changing would be appreciated.
Pete

Hi have finally got around to fitting dash , quality from tvr mads seems good issues I had was heater LEDs will need replacing if mine was anything to go by ( available on eBay) my heater panel and dash panel holes for heater leds didn't line up perfectly nothing that a small needle file couldn't fix, warning lights can be fiddley had to unsolder 2 as LEDs been glued in others are bolted in by plastic nut retaining printed circuit.
I used arldite to fix brackets LEDs etc without any issues. You need to be careful when removing gauges as small rubber o rings break easy . I also replaced dash bulbs with green LEDs but if you do this make sure all work before rebuilding as some bulb holders were wired incorrectly from build which was ok for bulbs but LEDs wouldn't work so spade connections to bulb holder needed swooping from one side to the other .
Hope this helps
Rick

[450dream]

PaulHome said:

Hi Paul
You have email as I replied to email you sent me .One thing I didn't mention in email is that you need to replace immobilizer module and alarm module as a pair really as are paired (there are ways of pairing but a bit of a muck around and will be more reliable if both changed)The immobilizer is located behind radio panel if you didn't already know.

Rick


Hi 450dream,

I have a problem with my alarm at the moment and have been told by the garage that it is deff the alarm system that is at fault.

I have been looking at the Abacus alarm system with boot release and it seems a good system for a good price.
My question is really around how easy did you find it to fit.

What concerns me more than anything is getting the top dash off. Did you find this easy or a pain and how easy was it to put back together.

Hopefully the actual fitting of the alarm and the additional cable for the boot release is quite straight forward.

I notice you also mention the siren, is it wise to fit a new one at the same time, I was thinking of just keeping the one I had.

Any help / suggestions you may have would be gratefully received.

PS, How has the alarm been since you fitted it.

Thanks
Paul.