GazG60 0 Posted March 22, 2017 Hi, does anyone know if the signal receiver ring around the ignition key has to be matched with the key chip or is it just between the key chip and under dash immobiliser box? Tia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted March 22, 2017 Hi, does anyone know if the signal receiver ring around the ignition key has to be matched with the key chip or is it just between the key chip and under dash immobiliser box? Tia hi m8 yes it does if key & immob ring around ignition do not match the car will start but then shut off a second or 2 later some key you can split apart so it could be possible to swap the chips over - if that is an option if not it is a recode at VW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazG60 0 Posted March 22, 2017 hi m8 yes it does if key & immob ring around ignition do not match the car will start but then shut off a second or 2 later some key you can split apart so it could be possible to swap the chips over - if that is an option if not it is a recode at VW Thanks for the reply. Swapping the key chip is not an option. Is main dealer the only option for a re code ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks for the reply. Swapping the key chip is not an option. Is main dealer the only option for a re code ? pleasure i think a recode may be dealer only but im not 100% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazG60 0 Posted March 22, 2017 pleasure i think a recode may be dealer only but im not 100% Ok thanks again. I will look into it. It might be easier to delete the immobiliser. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philly-R6 0 Posted March 23, 2017 It is possible to meddle with the immobiliser with full version of VCDS; http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Immobilizer#Immobilizer_Generation_1 You just need the pin code for the immobiliser. If you don't know the immobilisers' pin code, it can be 'read' using VAGTacho. I have got as far as reading the pin code from an immobiliser box, but not actually used the pin with VCDS yet. If you are near Manchester, I can read the pin code for you - just bring the immobiliser box and a matched key. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazG60 0 Posted March 23, 2017 It is possible to meddle with the immobiliser with full version of VCDS; http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Immobilizer#Immobilizer_Generation_1 You just need the pin code for the immobiliser. If you don't know the immobilisers' pin code, it can be 'read' using VAGTacho. I have got as far as reading the pin code from an immobiliser box, but not actually used the pin with VCDS yet. If you are near Manchester, I can read the pin code for you - just bring the immobiliser box and a matched key. Thanks for the info. I have the pin code. A autolocksmith rechipped my keys and tested them and the immobiliser box on his test rig. Car still wouldn't start. Then he tests the sensor ring around the ignition barrel and tells me it's not working. I sourced one on eBay. Car still won't start. I had the car scanned and shows fault code P1570. Engine start blocked by immobiliser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philly-R6 0 Posted March 24, 2017 As the immobiliser module "works" with the keys, you could try to re-set the Immobiliser and Engine control modules - follow the Immobilizer I ECU Swapping instructions. BTW, I've never actually done this. It is worth perusing the Ross Tech wiki page for code P1570: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17978/P1570/005488 it has a few good pointers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted March 24, 2017 I've got a ring with chip if that helps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazG60 0 Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks for the offer. I'm going to speak to my local VW indie and see if he can help me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GazG60 0 Posted May 7, 2017 Finally got my car running. I had the immobiliser deleted from the ECU. Thanks to Vagtronics at Stoke on Trent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites