Need help with a polo- Sorry but its urgent

[08micsta]

Hi there

I know that this is a golf gti site. But we have just purchased a polo for my gran. Its second hand but in brilliant condition. Its a 2005 model.

The problem we have is that when trying to start the car the steering wheel locks up and the doors attempt to lock. The engine does not even turn over. The car left us standing the other day. My grandson noticed that when you pushed the unlock button on the door then started the car. It would start first time. But for almost 10 seconds the car emmits a beeping sound.

We are worried and since the car is her prized posession we would like tyo solve the problem.
Can anyone help please?

Thanks all in advance

[Teutonic_Tamer]

The problem we have is that when trying to start the car the steering wheel locks up and the doors attempt to lock. The engine does not even turn over. The car left us standing the other day. My grandson noticed that when you pushed the unlock button on the door then started the car. It would start first time. But for almost 10 seconds the car emmits a beeping sound.

Immobiliser issue - could be faulty ignition key (or replacement key incorrectly coded), or a faulty immobiliser pick-up near the ignition lock barrel.  Hook it up to VAG-COM, or similar to read any stored fault codes.

This site may also help: http://www.uk-polos.net/

HTH, rgds