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== 17978/P1570 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer ==
== 17978/P1570/005488 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer ==


==== Possible Symptoms ====
==== Possible Symptoms ====
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==== Possible Solutions ====
==== Possible Solutions ====


* Check Immobilizer Measuring Values (usually in Instrument Cluster OR Immobilizer Control Module)
* Match Key(s)/Instrument Cluster/Engine Control Unit (ECU)
* Match Key(s)/Instrument Cluster/Engine Control Unit (ECU)
* Check Engine Control Unit (ECU) Power Supply (Relay)
* Check Engine Control Unit (ECU) Power Supply (Relay)
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==== Special Notes ====
==== Special Notes ====


* If no other immobilizer related fault codes are stored and the [http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/Immo3-measuring-blocks.html immobilizer related meas. blocks] are fine except ''Engine Start not allowed'', try cold-booting the car. Remove both battery cables from the battery. Short the battery cables together (away from the battery) for about 15 seconds. Reconnect the battery. ([http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=105291 Example])
* If no other immobilizer related fault codes are stored and the [http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/Immo3-measuring-blocks.html immobilizer related meas. blocks] are fine except ''Engine Start not allowed'', in rare occasions it helps to try cold-booting the car. Remove both battery cables from the battery. Short the battery cables together (away from the battery) for about 15 seconds. Reconnect the battery. ([http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=105291 Example])


[[Category:Fault Codes]]
[[Category:Fault Codes]]

Revision as of 09:42, 20 January 2009

17978/P1570/005488 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine starting but stalling immediately

Possible Causes

  • Key(s) not matched
  • Instrument Cluster not matched
  • Engine Control Unit (ECU) not matched
  • Engine Control Unit (ECU) Power Supply faulty

Possible Solutions

  • Check Immobilizer Measuring Values (usually in Instrument Cluster OR Immobilizer Control Module)
  • Match Key(s)/Instrument Cluster/Engine Control Unit (ECU)
  • Check Engine Control Unit (ECU) Power Supply (Relay)

Special Notes

  • If no other immobilizer related fault codes are stored and the immobilizer related meas. blocks are fine except Engine Start not allowed, in rare occasions it helps to try cold-booting the car. Remove both battery cables from the battery. Short the battery cables together (away from the battery) for about 15 seconds. Reconnect the battery. (Example)