Can't I just replace the Immobiliser? Why do I have to go to the dealership?

[Starter986]

1. Why from the factory wasn't the immobilizer installed in the trunk/firewall?

2. Could a DIYer install the immobilizer in the trunk?firewall?

Thank you.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Starter986

1. Why from the factory wasn't the immobilizer installed in the trunk/firewall?

2. Could a DIYer install the immobilizer in the trunk?firewall?

Thank you.

I have no idea why they chose to put it there. I think the best place to move it would be up under the dash. You'd have to pull out the interior on the left side, unwrap and split out the harness, then probably splice/extend some of the wires.

I have not tried it, but here's a pic I took of a harness I removed. you may not even have to extend any of the wiring after it's separated out:
main-mid by Jon Russell, on Flickr

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Starter986

1. Why from the factory wasn't the immobilizer installed in the trunk/firewall?

2. Could a DIYer install the immobilizer in the trunk?firewall?

Thank you.

Lack of room.