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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: gary_e on 08 March 2013, 00:39

Title: engine fires then dies
Post by: gary_e on 08 March 2013, 00:39

I have a 97 Mk3 Golf
Due to my daughter having her handbag stolen :mad: along my only key I needed to remove the ignition barrel to take to the locksmiths. This included disconnecting the battery.
Job done I turned the engine over and it started over first time but died immediately. I tried a few more times but no matter how much I pumped the gas pedal the engine always dies as quick as it fired up.

Any help would be appreciated

Thank you

Title: Re: engine fires then dies
Post by: Abf83 on 08 March 2013, 00:48

Sounds like an immobilser problem.

Title: Re: engine fires then dies
Post by: sharki786 on 08 March 2013, 08:08

Your missing the chip thats inside your key. You could get one programed but they will need to see the old chip or read it before hand
Doh :rolleyes:

Title: Re: engine fires then dies
Post by: benvictors on 08 March 2013, 09:02

I have the chip coding for mine, have a good rummage through your handbook/wallet, might be in there if your lucky  :huh:

Title: Re: engine fires then dies
Post by: gary_e on 08 March 2013, 09:56

Oh - I did not think it had a key based immobiliser. It does have a separate immobiliser where I have to touch a button with a special fob.

An immobiliser stops the engine from stating at all doesn't it?

any help appreciated

thanks

Title: Re: engine fires then dies
Post by: gary_e on 08 March 2013, 10:25

Spot on - just been confirmed that it is the immobiliser

didn't even know I had one!!!

Thanks all

Title: Re: engine fires then dies
Post by: boneybradley on 08 March 2013, 19:30

and for reference, the car will start but run for a second or two if the keys missing its chip

Title: Re: engine fires then dies
Post by: carpetviper on 08 March 2013, 22:45

Not much help to you but there's a shop near me (Sheffield) that can cut and programme keys from the ecu works out at a out £50 a key.

I know this had to have 2 done when the dog completely chewed mine up.

Title: Re: engine fires then dies
Post by: Dogbot on 09 March 2013, 13:23

If its a 16v abf I have a spare ecu, immob box and transponder chip that I would be willing to part with...