Audi A3 - Car cuts out

[gdavies1177]

Since yesterday my car (audi a3 1.9tdi - 2001) has decided not to start. I turn the key the engine kicks in and then cuts out. The engine immobilizer warning light is flashing so I assume it's something to do with the key??? Can anyone help with some suggestions or fixes???

Cheers,
Gary

[Keithuk]

Welcome to the forum.

Yes it sounds like the pain in the ass immobilizer problem, it will run for 1-2 seconds then stop?

Have you done anything to you motor.

Are you using the same key you've always used, do you have a spare key you could try?

You haven't replaced the car battery have you?

Do a search for immobilizer in FAQ.

[gdavies1177]

Hi Keith,

Haven't done anything to the motor or the battery and I'm using the same key as always. I've tried the spare keys last night to no avail.

[chittychittybangbang]

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/m...W-Audi-FAQ.htm try some of the troubleshooting tips in here, it's the immobilizer acting up

[Sandy1962]

Hi,

I have an Audi A4 1.8T (2003) and I have the same issue. Can you advise what the result was from your troubleshooting this problem? Did you eventually get this fixed? If so, what did you do?
sb