Start problems - faulty immobiliser?HELP PLEASE!!!!!!

[trickett_james]

I own a 2000 W reg Ibiza sport. A week ago I went to start my car and it started for about a second and died, I kept trying and it just did the same. the AA came and looked and got the car going. He has informed me it is something to do with my immobiliser. My car wont start now and I feel like I've lost a leg!

The immobiliser light on my dashboard is not flashing, and the transponder, and my key are working fine. It seems that if I fddle with the cables behind it sometimes work. which seems like a loose connection.

It definately isn't a relay, and definately isn't the fuel pump, so seems to be electrical.

Not sure if it is related, but I have had my stereo out a lot recently, does anyone know if there are any connections around this area that I may have knocked out that could be causing this problem

HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHEERS JAMES

 

[gavthelad]

i can feel an auto electrician coming on........

 

[TANKDOCTOR]

Had a similar fault with mine,it turned out to be the ignition switch.the part was only £24 but was a bitch to fit.Part No is 6N0905865,seems to be a common fault 'cos the storeman knew the part No of the top of his head!and they had plenty in stock.
Hope this helps

 

[trickett_james]

cheers for your reply mate, I have been told it could be the ignition switch bu someone else previously, so that sounds quite promising, I'll go get one tommorrow.why was it such a bitch to fit? did you find an instructions, or does it come with any? cheers. James

 

[TANKDOCTOR]

Unfortunately no instructions. From memory:-
Battery disconnect,Airbag removed,Strng wheel off,splined collar off,column shrouds off,stalks off,disconnect all multi plugs,ignition assy off.ign starter switch is held in place by screw at base of switch. Then in the best tradition of Haynes "simply refit in reverse order"!!!.
The only pain was once the splined collar came off the steering shaft droppped down which made it quite hard to get the collar back on.
Hope this helps.

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Craig.

 

[trickett_james]

Excellen tmate, thanks again. Mnaged t get a brand new ignition switch (genuine part) ordered anyway, £11 off ebay!I'm going to try my fuel pump relay aswell despite being told its not that. If any one else had any more ideas please dont hesitate to post them, I'm always up for listening to other ideas

 

[trickett_james]

Just to let everyone know, I've got the car sorted! it was just the fuel pump relay switch, which the AA told me it wasn't!All I did was take the unit out. clean it up and pop it back in SORTED! cheers for everyones help.Wen't to the dealer £22 if anyone needs one