360 Engine Immobilizer

Nope, no way to disable it and no way to bypass the immobilizer. It is a security feature and can't be bypassed in any way.

 

I agree I dont like that feature either when and I have not found a way to get around it.

 

Actually it IS possible to start a 360 using the key only. At least on my ’02 coupe it is.

The procedure is spelled out in my owners manual. Obviously the key can be used to lock & unlock the doors. About 90 seconds after locking the doors with key, the engine immobilizer is activated automatically but the alarm is not. Upon unlocking the doors with the key only, the immobilizer is still on but the key can be inserted into the ignition and the 4 digit pin code for your car is “keyed in” to release the immobilizer. Then the car starts and runs normally.

I use the procedure regularly (i.e., once a week) so I will remember when my FOB battery goes dead. Again, check your owners manual for full details and have your pin code handy. Good luck!

 

Thanks Jim good info but it is probably just as easy to press the Fob and disarm the car then start it its not the end of the world but just is annoying if you are in a hurry and jump in and try to start the car and it sounds like its broke till you disarm it.

 

Sorry Frank, don't take this the wrong way but -----

A guy posts a first post, says he loves the site, and asks how to start a Ferrari without the immobilizer. Doesn't anyone find this a little suspcious? Of course I know how to code the car but I am not going to provide full details in that situation.

Its just like a guy you have never seen and no neighbors know showing up on your street and asking how to get into a house without activating tha alarm. Before a guy gets my alarm code I have to know him, trust him, and he has to prove himself.

 

I certainly understand where you’re coming from and agree with you SkidKid but I think we’re probably Ok in this instance. It’s pretty obvious there must be some way to start a 360 (or any other car) without the FOB in case of emergency (e.g., FOB battery died or dropped keys in the water or stepped on them or whatever so key is Ok but FOB is dead). The procedure I described is mildly tricky but also easily available on the web.

However, the whole deal is utterly useless without the pin code which is uniquely coded for each car, buried very deep, and unavailable even from FNA. If you loose your pin code, I believe the only way to remedy your situation is to buy and install all new in-car hardware and key/FOB sets from Italy. FNA doesn’t even consider such requests without rock solid written proof of ownership through an authorized dealer. I find the 360 security system quite remarkable and rather beyond most other cars built in this (or any other) country.

I don’t think we’ve given fsprow anything he (or anyone else) can use inappropriately. And by the way, I also agree with your original statement. I don't think the immobilizer system can be defeated or bypassed – merely dealt with with as intended.