My 2005 VW Passat 1.9 TDi starts and then cuts out and display reads "immobiliser activated" then "workshop manual" any suggestions as to what the problem and how is it fixed without a main dealer getting involved??
There may not be any other way to fix it except to replace your instrument panel. That's where your immobilizer is located. Or you could try this:
Try cold-booting the car. Remove both battery cables from the battery.
Short the battery cables together (away from the battery) for about 15
seconds. Reconnect the battery. No guarantees - I found this info at tdiclub.com.
Passat 2.8 Synchro Auto 1999 Gearbox operation issue. Gear goes in with a substantial ****, engine...
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Passat 2.8 Synchro Auto 1999 Gearbox operation issue. Gear goes in with a substantial ****, engine idling normally. Gear display on dash appears totally in negative in any selected gear position Tiptronic inoperable in as much as gearstick moves into position buit has no effect Engine behaves as normal in neutral or park, but has no real power once in gear and moving as if one gear is fighting another. JB