Fourtrak (own brand) immobiliser

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I have an F78 on a T plate and the locks are knackered. I have a replacement set from a breaker. Around the "ignition" lock is a black plastic ring with wires attached. I assume this is the bit which "reads" the transponder in the key. Does this part "match" the key and send an "OK" signal somewhere else, or does it just read the key and send its code to the immobiliser?

I have only "grey" keys. According to the handbook I need a black key to get dealer replacements. But my local key shop has always been able to sort me out transponder keys for other vehicles. Is there something special about the Daihatsu black and grey keys?

Is it the door locks that nee

Is it the door locks that need replacement, but the ignition works ok. If so, the easiest way is to have 2 keys. One for the ignition, and the other for the doorlocks. You will find it exceedingly difficult to replace the ignition switch on the steering column, unless you cut it off.

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Immobiliser etc

But you don't (normally) need to change the die cast housing of the "ignition" lock provided you have a key. Put the key in, turn to ACC, push the release button which goes radially about half way down the barrel, and the whole key and barrel assembly comes out.

In the case of the scrapyard steering column lock which I have just bought, it has been unscrewed by attacking the tamper-proof bolts usind a punch or chisel of some sort. On other vehicles, I have had to remove locks by cutting them off with a dremel. Replacement locks have stepped bolts with a weak section below the hex head. You tighten them using a normal socket set then twist off the head, leaving them relatively tamper proof.

Steve Thanks for that info

Steve

Thanks for that info about removing locks from columns. I learn something new every day about Daihatsus. I was going back to a time I wanted to install a tilting column in my F75. I have the key though for the lock in the spare column. Played with the tamperproof screws for a while, and gave up in frustration. I will have to have another look at it.

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Changing steering column lock

You don't even have to take the steering wheel off. Remove the lower half of the lock/stalk cover (5 screws). Release the adjustment lever and lower the steering column to its lowest setting. Raise the upper half of the lock/stalk cover. I couldn't get the upper half out, but you can raise it enough to poke a straight pointy object into the hole to release the pin. It's on the top of the lock barrel about an inch or so back. You can't see it very clearly but I had a complete spare lock for comparison. I used a long bradawl, or you might make a tool by putting a 90 degree bend about 5 to 10 mm long in a piece of coathanger wire. The important thing is to have a key in the lock set to the ACC position, otherwise the pin won't depress. Once the pin is depressed, pull the key and the lock comes out with it.

key stuck in lock

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