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.

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

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.

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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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.