'99 Octavia immobiliser

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I have searched for a solution but all the answers I can find refer to remote locking, and not the simple 'key in lock' type.

I went out half an hour ago to do the shopping to find that the 'car-key' icon stays flashing, only allowing three seconds of running. It was used last night around 11pm with no problems, and prior to that, just the usual hot start sluggishness.

There is mention of a keyfob to scratch and a code appears, but I do not have the fob and there is no note in the paperwork to tell me what the code was.

I am fearing the worst, apart from being a bit peeved.

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LTCamper89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 18 Apr 12 Location: The Toon Status: Offline Points: 4285	Post Options Post Reply Quote LTCamper89 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: '99 Octavia immobiliser Posted: 04 Jul 15 at 14:36
	Bad news. I have searched for a solution but all the answers I can find refer to remote locking, and not the simple 'key in lock' type. I went out half an hour ago to do the shopping to find that the 'car-key' icon stays flashing, only allowing three seconds of running. It was used last night around 11pm with no problems, and prior to that, just the usual hot start sluggishness. There is mention of a keyfob to scratch and a code appears, but I do not have the fob and there is no note in the paperwork to tell me what the code was. I am fearing the worst, apart from being a bit peeved.
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LTCamper89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 18 Apr 12 Location: The Toon Status: Offline Points: 4285	Post Options Post Reply Quote LTCamper89 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 15 at 17:09
	After a lot of searching the ECU-ignition barrel cable seemed the most likely culprit. A 6.50GBP item costing 5.00GBP P&P is disgraceful but cheaper than the bus. Then all was solved, a nearly 'fully' functional car is the result. Turn on, brake pedal pushed for a count of ten, turn off. Turn on, light goes out, car starts. Flippin' marvellous. Edited by LTCamper89 - 04 Jul 15 at 17:10
	1989 LT28 2.4D Saviour of 6Music, well one of them. Now playing http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_6music VW LT Camper not Cramper ....at least the roof is not rusting away....