Hi,
I have 2000 VW Jetta that is having immobilizer problems (again). About 5 years ago, the immobilizer would start to randomly engage. I would then have to have it towed to the dealer, have it reset, etc. This happened about 4 times over 2 months. I then spent about 1100.00 to have it fixed and the problem seemed to be resolved.
This morning the immobilizer engaged again and so I tried unlocking/relocking the doors a couple of times and then let it sit for a few minutes. I then tried starting it with the plain key and it worked.
It may be a battery problem with the battery key and I am going to replace the battery tonight. However, if this happens again, I want to be prepared with tips on how to fix this in case I'm out on the road somewhere. I don't want to have to tow it back to the dealer every time it needs to be reset and pay them to fix.
At this point, I don't really care if the car has an alarm or not.
Thanks.
I have 2000 VW Jetta that is having immobilizer problems (again). About 5 years ago, the immobilizer would start to randomly engage. I would then have to have it towed to the dealer, have it reset, etc. This happened about 4 times over 2 months. I then spent about 1100.00 to have it fixed and the problem seemed to be resolved.
This morning the immobilizer engaged again and so I tried unlocking/relocking the doors a couple of times and then let it sit for a few minutes. I then tried starting it with the plain key and it worked.
It may be a battery problem with the battery key and I am going to replace the battery tonight. However, if this happens again, I want to be prepared with tips on how to fix this in case I'm out on the road somewhere. I don't want to have to tow it back to the dealer every time it needs to be reset and pay them to fix.
At this point, I don't really care if the car has an alarm or not.
Thanks.