What to do if your immobilizer is not working?
The key is more complicated and important than one might imagine, and you may have to think of a way to solve the problem with it. Contact the appropriate local dealer for your car. There is a chance that the problem could stem from a recently replaced ignition key or a new ignition switch or lock cylinder.
What happens when you put the ignition key in the Immobilizer?
When this is inserted into the lock cylinder, your car cranks. Unfortunately, if the key is faulty or there is a problem with the immobilizer, your car will not start; it is an electronic safety system that prevents the vehicle from cranking without the presence of the original ignition key.
How does an immobilizer work on a car?
In fact, if your car is fitted with an immobilizer, this system actually senses a microchip implant in the ignition key. When this is inserted into the lock cylinder, your car cranks.
What do you need to know about immobilizer bypass module?
This chip, combined with the VIN (vehicle identification number), which allows the vendor to identify the immobilizer unit used for the vehicle, could allow the store to create a working, effective replica and resolve the immobilizer problems. Purchase an immobilizer bypass module.
When to blame an immobilizer for a battery problem?
Many people blame immobilizers, when it is a battery fault, buzzing noises, relays clicking, dash lights flickering, starter motors sounding like a machine gun are all normally battery problems. If in doubt it is best to try jump starting or swap battery for a known good one
How to know if you have an immobilizer problem?
How To Recognise Immobilizer Problems 1 Ignition lights bright, everything working but engine will not turn over. 2 Engine turns over as normal but does not start. 3 Warning light flashing.
What causes the Immobilizer to turn off the engine?
A very low car battery or car battery removal could also cause the immobilizer to become active. On rare occasions it’s triggered for unknown reasons, see the rest of this page for troubleshooting. Below is a video demo of the immobilizer shutting off the engine.
What happens when you reset the Immobilizer on a VW?
After the keys are reset, the old metal key can still open the doors and start the engine but the immobilizer won’t let the engine run for more than 1 second. Because of this, when you reset the immobilizer, all keys must be present or else the old ones won’t work as intended anymore.
Do you need an immobilizer for a remote starter?
Remote starters still require a valid immobilizer signal just like a regular key. If you buy a remote starter system, make sure it has the relay signal box approved for VW/Audi signals. You must place the key or just the half with the chip inside the relay box. The relay box is then hidden somewhere in the car.