1.9 Tdi Wont Start

[jonnsal]

i bought this car and the ecu needed replacing got an ecu and it started perfect no probs left it over night some axxhole broke into it and nicked all my tools & ocking wheel nut went to start it and it turns over and over over but noyhing took to a mechanic and he said its the immobiliser stopping it from pumping diesel thru so now im stuck he gave me the car back and said he does not know what to do can anyone help please its a 2005 1.9 tdi ghia

[dragon32a]

Hi Jonnsal,

                Have you tried re-setting the imobiliser by disconecting the battery? When you come to put it back on flash the plus lead after connecting the minus. It worked for me on a Rover I once owned. Can't hurt to try.

 

Don

[jonnsal]

tried it but still nothing the mechanic was useless not helpful what so everi just cant see how immobiliser is stuck on as the keys unlock by the remote just wont start so frustrating

[jonnsal]

may just sell as is and count my loses

[seatkid]

First check he hasnt attempted to hot wire the car - i.e. ripped out some wires under the dash or in the engine bay.

 

Immobiliser issue?

 

Has your key been open at anytime, e.g. to change the keyfob batteries? The PATS chip may fall out -

Do you have another key?

 

see:

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/24611-keyfob-not-working/?hl=%2Bpats+%2Bchip&do=findComment&comment=174247

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/24657-mk1-diesel-wont-start/?hl=%2Bpats+%2Bchip&do=findComment&comment=174532

 

Pump issues:

Check fuse and relay

Edited March 6, 2013 by seatkid

[Greebo]

The PATS chip certainly can cause problems for such a tiny piece of plastic.

The slightest dirt on CPS will stop it starting and is easy to clean very quickly.

[jonnsal]

The key come apart and the chip fell on floor so i put it back in but also tried other spare key no wires been touched it does start eventually but runs lumpy and I have to use jump leads as it the battery goes flat cause it turns over and over