Frazer 0 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hey Folks,Been a while since I was here but hope you can help!So I seem to have a not so rare immobiliser issue but cannot find any resolution on the forum.Problem: Car was standing for a few months waiting for an MOT, started ok and did a few short journeys, then battery went dead. Charged battery and eventually bought a new one, however when I start the car the immobiliser kicks in after a couple of seconds. Pretty sure this is an OEM immobiliser and my keys are standard old style - key with moulded plastic and no obvious battery to replace. I have a workaround which is to disconnect then reconnect the positive battery lead everytime I want to start the car, but this is a major pain in the ass..Please help!! Link to post Share on other sites
Frazer 0 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Update:After speaking to VW, several tuning firms, ECU firms etc.. no one seems to have an answer other than sending the ECU off to have the immobiliser removed.I have a chap from AMT Auto Electrics coming to see the car on Friday so will give another update then,In the meantime I have a question: Did the OEM immobiliser come with a separate fob in 1995? I have two standard keys, and there is no other way to switch off the immobiliser.. Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 have you replaced this part http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK3-GOLF-CORRADO-VR6-READER-COIL-VENTO-PASSAT-/200411614802?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ea9768e52the standard immobiliser is in the key and reacts with this part inside the ignition cowling just unplugs under the dash Link to post Share on other sites
Frazer 0 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Thanks for the link!Haven't tried that yet, as the car actually starts and runs if I disconnect then reconnect the positive terminal - which means that the key chip is being read.. Link to post Share on other sites
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