TonyBenn

Thanks again, I'll let you know if I get anywhere!

Thanks Alasdair, I'll give it a go. Regards

Thanks, I would havexexpected a fault code for that. The vehicle has very little, if any, corrosion but I would certainly check forit if you know where the bcm is?

Thanks again both. Taking to an indy would involve yet more expense as it will need to be trailered but I will find one and have a chat. If they are sure they can fix it then I'll go for it.

Thanks both. I'll try your idea Alasdair but I'm fairly sure the ignition will have been on for lengthy periods while I was checking other things. Won't hurt to try though. It's the reprogramming cost that is the problem, Skoda wanted to change the dash panel but will not guarantee the result but will charge 1400.00. If that doesn't work I'm back to square one and 1400 quid down on a vehicle worth 2 or 3k. How would you resync the key with the car? I should say the remote locking etc works perfectly. Warrior, the main dealers were very nice people but had the car for 11 weeks and could not get anywhere. Oddly they suggested the immobiliser but then wanted to change the dash panel.

Thanks again. It was well beyond the scope of the main dealer nearest to us. I'll give it a day or two then post again seeking someone who can delete the immobiliser. Incidentally I had a grumble to Skoda UK HQ, not really expecting a reply but the deputy CEO phoned and sympathised but of course we agreed they could not help with az12 year old car. At least they know what's happened.

Apparently no fault codes were found. I have spoken to Ross-Tech in the USA who confirm that VCDS cannot talk to the immobiliser.

Thanks Warrior. No, the immobiliser has not been independently checked, any idea how to go about doing that?

2014 SE. Had a low battery which failed to start the car. New battery. Car will start but dies after 3 seconds. Full tank of petrol. Dash engine light goes off but EPC remains on. Dash panel shows 'Safe' at all times. List of items checked: All fuses. Key fob battery. Spare key tried. Cam sensor changed. Ignition barrel and reader antenna changed. Crank sensor passes check. Fuel supply checked - OK. Throttle body checked. Multiple connectors checked. Battery disconnected, leads shorted. Dash panel removed and inspected, pcb appears OK. Skoda main dealer suggest changing dash panel but will not guarantee diagnosis. Any ideas anybody?