engine fires then dies

[gary_e]

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

[Abf83]

Sounds like an immobilser problem.

[sharki786]

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

[benvictors]

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

[gary_e]

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

[gary_e]

Spot on - just been confirmed that it is the immobiliser

didn't even know I had one!!!

Thanks all

[boneybradley]

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

[carpetviper]

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.

[Dogbot]

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