sdi immobiliser light flashing

knowlesse · 02-03-2008, 20:55

hi,just bought a 2003 oct 1.9 sdi,i only got 1 key with it.the problem is that the immobiliser light flashes constantly,according to the manual theres a fault and the car shouldnt start,but it does,it starts first time everytime ?????
how do i get the light off ?
can i just snip the led for the light?
its a bit strange how it still starts tho,anyone got any ideas.

**VRStu** · 02-03-2008, 20:59

i would suggest a diagnostic check it may reveal more information.

fordfan · 03-03-2008, 06:26

Usually the wire from the read coil on the igntion switch to the rear of the instrument panel will need replacing. The wire is around £6 and the steering column shrouds and the instrument panel need to come out.

knowlesse · 03-03-2008, 22:21

cheers will have a look at that,does anyone have the part no for the wiring?
the cars a 2003 oct 1.9sdi

fordfan · 04-03-2008, 06:56

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Grubtraw · 27-05-2008, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordfan

Usually the wire from the read coil on the igntion switch to the rear of the instrument panel will need replacing. The wire is around £6 and the steering column shrouds and the instrument panel need to come out.

Excellent advice. My 1998 Octavia SLX TDI had an intermittent problem with the immobiliser. Sometimes the light was flashing and if I tried to start the engine it would turn over briefly then cut out. Three dealer visits later (including fitting a new switch) the problem had not gone away. I ordered a new read coil wire, fitted it myself and the problem has not recurred since. Many thanks.

02-03-2008, 20:55	#1
knowlesse Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sdi immobiliser light flashing hi,just bought a 2003 oct 1.9 sdi,i only got 1 key with it.the problem is that the immobiliser light flashes constantly,according to the manual theres a fault and the car shouldnt start,but it does,it starts first time everytime ????? how do i get the light off ? can i just snip the led for the light? its a bit strange how it still starts tho,anyone got any ideas.

02-03-2008, 20:59	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,454 Thanks: 116 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Re: sdi immobiliser light flashing i would suggest a diagnostic check it may reveal more information. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-03-2008, 06:26	#3
fordfan ECUless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,957 Thanks: 30 Thanked 225 Times in 196 Posts	Re: sdi immobiliser light flashing Usually the wire from the read coil on the igntion switch to the rear of the instrument panel will need replacing. The wire is around £6 and the steering column shrouds and the instrument panel need to come out.

03-03-2008, 22:21	#4
knowlesse Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: sdi immobiliser light flashing cheers will have a look at that,does anyone have the part no for the wiring? the cars a 2003 oct 1.9sdi

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