Anyone else having problems with resetting the immobiliser when using Tesco petrol stations?
Seems the digital digital device Tesco use to measure the level in tanks transmits on the same frequency as many car alarms.
Its happened twice to me at the same pump,same forecourt. Works fine everywhere else.
Affects Land Rover and some Toyotas too.
Car is a 2005 WRX.
My MY00 used to be the same near radio transmitters.

 

nope not with the impreza (probably just ginxed my self lol), i always use tesco petrol station and never had an issue, but there is an easy fix, dont use that tesco petrol station simples! unless you live in the sticks and that the only station around lol, but i do have problems sometimes with my vw polo immobiler which really p!sse!s me off!!!!!! i just try avoid parking there

 

Used to have that problem with some car parks, bit of a pain lol

 

My local waitrose is next to the police headquarters and i can get stuck there for a while, worst one was at sainsburys which i got stuck for half an hour, no problems at tescos though.

 

I find shell stations play havoc with my immobiliser. Something to do with mobile phone antennas in the canopy. Tesco is a ok for me.

 

I can't use my Sigma fob near any Tesco supermarket!

 

never had a problem at any petrol station

 

Never had a problem with my bugeye and I use tesco for my fuel. I also park in a police station and this has no effect.

 

I've emailed them to see if they are aware of the issues for some of us

 

My Impreza MY99 was stranded in a car park due to the Police Headquarters Antenna, but never had a problem in a Fuel Station. It is an embarrasing situation to be in with the Alarm Sounding. I was never approached but got many a strange look.

 

Do you consider yourself frightening?

 

Had a phonecall from Tesco this morning. They are aware of the problem and have received several complaints. They are currently seeking to resolve the issue. I'm impressed at their swift response,hopefully the fix will be equally as quick.

 

It's happened to me at Tescos before.