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Bypass immobilizer

Tiny
LKLEYN
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  • 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 1.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
Please help, I drove my car listed above (City Golf) home and the next day it won't start, it start and shut off again and then the immobilizer light come on on the dashboard. I tried everything; disconnect the car battery and reconnect, replaced the key battery, tried to reset the immobilizer with key in ignition. Do I have to buy a new key (don't have a spare) and re-code it? How can I bypass the immobilizer?

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Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 AT 9:31 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Unfortunately there is no way to bypass the immobilizer. You will need to have your keys reprogrammed by either a locksmith or the dealership. These are your only two options and it is intentionally done so to keep thieves from stealing your vehicle.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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I don't say you are wrong but you probably don't live in South Africa, thief's steal a City Golf in 1 minute, how do they do it without the key?
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Friday, March 6th, 2020 AT 11:41 PM
Tiny
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It's hard to say how they do it, I would like to know as well. Is the security light flashing when you try to crank the car over?
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Monday, March 9th, 2020 AT 1:33 PM
Tiny
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Yes.
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Monday, March 9th, 2020 AT 9:07 PM
Tiny
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Lets try a hard reboot of the system to reset the security. here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 AT 12:18 PM
Tiny
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Hi, I ordered a key with a transponder key chip on aliexpress, can I program it without my old transponder myself or must it be programmed with a computer?
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Sunday, March 15th, 2020 AT 3:20 AM
Tiny
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Hello again,

You are going to have them programmed to the PCM by either the dealership or a locksmith. Please get back to us with how everything turns out.

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Alex
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 5:26 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I will update.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 10:20 AM
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Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 AT 11:10 AM

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