Why is my immobilizer not working on my golf 4?
Even if the Immobilizer engages, the Engine will still start fine but cut out after 2-3 Seconds. If you are NOT experiencing this behavior (e.g. Engine doesn’t start at all) your Problem is very likely NOT Immobilizer related. May be stored in Combination with 01176 – Key: Signal too Low in Immobilizer Control Module.
How do you turn off the Immobilizer on a Volkswagon?
Insert your original, synced smart key into the car ignition and start the engine. Turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition. Press the “Lock” button on the smart key to lock your system and reset the immobilizer anti-theft system.
What causes a VW immobilizer to become active?
The main symptom of a faulty system or activated immobilizer is that the engine shuts off after a second or the yellow car/key symbol on the dashboard flashes. A very low car battery or car battery removal could also cause the immobilizer to become active.
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.
What kind of immobilizer does a VW TDI have?
Immo 3 also tells the ECU to do a calculation. Because of this, you can swap ECU on immo2 cars but not immo3 or above. The three main types of VW TDI immobilizer are immo2, immo3, and immo4. VW up to 1999 don’t have an immobilizer because immo generation 1 was not equipped on Volkswagen sold in North America.
Can a immobilizer cause an engine to not start?
In case of Engine Starting Issues please make sure that you are really experience an Immobilizer related Problem! Even if the Immobilizer engages, the Engine will still start fine but cut out after 2-3 Seconds. If you are NOT experiencing this behavior (e.g. Engine doesn’t start at all) your Problem is very likely NOT Immobilizer related.
What happens if you use the wrong key to start a Volkswagen?
Other correct model keys can still be used to start the Volkswagen; however, when the wrong key is used or someone tries to start the ignition illegally, the immobilizer system kicks in and shuts down the engine. The only way to unlock the engine is to use the correct smart key. Remove the incorrect Volkswagen key from the car engine.