Hi from Italy

[Stratos7]

Hi, I'm the new owner of a Chimaera 400.
My car arrived a week ago and I didn't drive it because I don't have Italian plates.
I immediately experienced an issue with the electric window on driver's side which got stuck in the down position.
The second issue, which seems to be quite common, is related to ignition. Once the immobilizer has been disabled and the fuel pump starts to work, i turn the key on but---- nothing happens. Sometimes the engine starter motor turn on after a few seconds of key pushing. This happen on cold start. I think it's connected to a problem with the immobilizer and a bypass is needed for now. I have always liked chimaera and I hope these issues will not prevent me from enjoying it in the years to come. I have to say it is beautiful and fits well with my other British cars.
Any help will be appreciated

[Stratos7]

thank you all for the answers.
I will contact Chimpongas user for the immobilizer bypass scheme.
@ Lancepar: Exactly, today it is no longer possible, so I will wait a few months before enjoying my chimaera on the road.
I will see how to fix theese issues on my TVR. I hope I will be able to do it

[Stratos7]

swisstoni said:

The good news is that at least you are in the home of Meta.

you are right

[Stratos7]

Hi
@ WOO5IE, thanks for your comment. After the first moments I learned how to disable the alarm and the immobilizer. Sometimes the starter engine doesn't turn on, and after few seconds, start to works.
@ChimpOnGas. I have read every page on this forum and I believe that my Chimaera has the well know problem related to the immobilizer relay. I am sending you a private message to get the scheme, thank you

Edited by Stratos7 on Friday 10th July 14:59

[Stratos7]

ChimpOnGas said:

Responded

Hi, maybe it's me, but I have no email from you. I'm not sure I 100% understand how this forum works

[Stratos7]

Steve_D said:

It is possible that as a new member you cannot send or receive PM messages until you have been a member for a period of time. It is a forum rule.

Steve

Thank you Steve

[Stratos7]

Hi everyone
@ Big Al. Thank you so much
@ Bomb, Steve_D, FoxTVR430 I followed your advice and checked my window motor. In my case a good cleaning and a lubrication of the glass guide was enough to make my electric window work again and, for now, it works pretty good.

I love this car even if I haven't driven it yet. I can't wait for the Italian number plate to arrive. I have to say it looks good next to my other English cars

[Stratos7]

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hese are currently my cars.
A 1985 Morgan 4 seater, a 1995 Caterham 7 zetec black top conversion, a 1996 Ginetta G27 2.0 and the Chimaera 400
in the lart 3 years I have sold a 1998 Elise s1, an Elan m100 and a Morgan three wheeler.
For now I just want to enjoy my cars in the future...who knows

[Stratos7]

QBee said:

Thank you - great collection, though it makes the TVR look like a daily driver!

Thank you. Yesterday I drove the Chimaera for the first time. Torquey engine, pretty solid drive compare to my other cars.
I thought it was more brutal. I love it