[Vwdiesel] '02 Golf starts/dies

[brian gochnauer]

> Looked in my eBahn manual for 02' Golf,
> says the Immobilizer uses a key, tumbler lock, and computer as
> an anti-theft device.
> FYI from the manual;
> "The key detects the key (code) in the ignition switch and sends this code
> to the Immobilizer control module it then tells the ECM to either allow or
> disallow the engine to start. This happens so fast that the driver does not
> notice the slightest hesitation between the time the key is turned on the
> vehicle starts"
>
>
>  On 5/25/09, Matt <matt_lisa at sprynet.com> wrote:
>>
>> Sounds like the immobilizer was turned on.  It's part of the key/
>> computer.  You might have to get it reprogrammed, but you need a VAG-
>> COM for that.
>>
>> Good luck with that. :-)
>>
>> -Matt
>> http://matt_lisa.home.sprynet.com/
>> On May 25, 2009, at 12:27 PM, LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:
>>
>> >  Dad's Golf starts and immediately dies.  It ran good "last time he
>> > drove it" but it sits long enough that the battery often goes down
>> > between driving it.  He put the charger on it, pulled it off and this
>> > started.
>> >  Crank it and it starts right up, runs for about a half second and
>> > stops.  Keeping the starter engaged (start vs run circuit) doesn't
>> > change it.  It'll immediately restart and die and it runs smooth for
>> > that moment so it's not fuel or air.  It's being shut off somehow.
>> >  Fuses on top of the battery all check good.
>> >  Help!
>> >     Loren
>> >
>> >
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