Hey guys,
As most of you probably know by now, I have a B5 A4 1.8T Quattro.
I have recently obtained my SKC and had success with coding new keys so I now have a total of three instead of the one that came with the car (fourth just needs to be cut and coded)
I have been using the copy for some time now and have not had issues at all;
However after doing a scan I'm getting.
[h=2]17978 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer[/h]
I cleared the code thinking it was to do with when I was messing around/coding, but it came back after a successful start with my copied key.. I tested this twice. I'm not having any issues with the immobilizer or not starting at all.
I'm yet to test with the original key, but again it has been re-coded by me and works the same as any other keys.
I think that is my next step is to try the original key I think and go from there, possibly also trying to cold start the car and investiagte further as per the Ross-Tech website.
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17978/P1570/005488
I'm putting this out here in case anyone else has had a similar issue or is experiencing it, or does in the future.
I will definitely update this as I try and figure out a solution/troubleshooting, as it is not a well known area in terms of Australian cars (SKC's and whatnot) which are different to US models as they do not have Immo-2.
As most of you probably know by now, I have a B5 A4 1.8T Quattro.
I have recently obtained my SKC and had success with coding new keys so I now have a total of three instead of the one that came with the car (fourth just needs to be cut and coded)
I have been using the copy for some time now and have not had issues at all;
However after doing a scan I'm getting.
[h=2]17978 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer[/h]
I cleared the code thinking it was to do with when I was messing around/coding, but it came back after a successful start with my copied key.. I tested this twice. I'm not having any issues with the immobilizer or not starting at all.
I'm yet to test with the original key, but again it has been re-coded by me and works the same as any other keys.
I think that is my next step is to try the original key I think and go from there, possibly also trying to cold start the car and investiagte further as per the Ross-Tech website.
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17978/P1570/005488
I'm putting this out here in case anyone else has had a similar issue or is experiencing it, or does in the future.
I will definitely update this as I try and figure out a solution/troubleshooting, as it is not a well known area in terms of Australian cars (SKC's and whatnot) which are different to US models as they do not have Immo-2.
