[bigjt 48]

HI! MY2000 MODEL 2.9 TDIS HAS SUDDENLY REFUSED TO FIRE UP. HAVING ONLY CLEANED THE INTERIOR SINCE, AND NOT HAVING TURNED A WHEEL, I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS SOME KIND OF IMMOBILISER SWITCH IN THE CABIN THAT I MAY HAVE INADVERTANTLY TOUCHED NOT KNOWING. I`M AT MY WITTS END WHAT WITH HOLIDAYS LOOMING AND WHAT. ALL OTHER SYSTEMS CHECK OUT, AND THE CARS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED AND WAS RUNNING FINE PRIOR. ALL ASSISTANCE MOST APPRECIATED....................HELP!

 

[Murphwiz]

no interior switch, not sure which imobiliser system the early models used, try locking then unlocking and starting?

 

[54FLX]

I've had this a few times. I find I am to quick at getting the key in the ignition and turning it to start. It turns over but does not fire. :angry:

I noticed when this happens the imobiliser lamp was not lit. If I put the key in the ignition and turn so the ignition lights come on I find the immobilser lamp takes a couple of seconds longer than the rest to light. Once on I can then turn the key and she fires up

 

[clartsonly]

I know this is a bit obvious but you havn't left it in gear have you if it is an automatic..? I did the first day I got mine.. the immobilser light stays on and the manual states (ensure the vehicle is in P or N I think)...

:doh:

 

[bigjt 48]

HI! THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY. I`VE SINCE HAD THE CAR IN AT A SPECIALIST, AND THE CAR IS BACK RUNNING. I WAS TOLD IT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE IMMOBILISER BUT WERE NOT SPECIFIC. <EVERY MAN TO HIS OWN TRADE> I SUPPOSE. ANYHOW, THANKS FOR YOUR HELP., BY THE WAY, HAD TO BUY ANOTHER CAR FOR HOLIDAYS, EXPENSIVE BREAK. :thumbsup: BIGJT.