A4 Tdi quattro

[chiefmechanic]

I have an 1997 a4 1.9 Tdi quattro as a daily but it has lay down on me. I have traced the fault to the ecu. I have a spare but the ecu is looking for the key code and the dash code. I cannot change these as the old lock is broken and the dash has different plugs. Does anyone know where I can get the immobiliser coded out for a small fee. The car is not worth much but is useful.

[Monkeymagic]

Id get a mobile locksmith out they should be able to obtain the pin nimber

[chiefmechanic]

Negotiating another ecu with immobiliser removed. What do you mean by PIN number.

[Monkeymagic]

I have some literature on immobs somewhere. From memory you need to know your 4 digit immob pin to enter via vcds.

[chiefmechanic]

Would be very interested to know about that. Can I access it using vcds. I have changed the abs module code with vcds. I expect this would be similar. Brian

[Monkeymagic]

The abs module will be changing soft coding. My understanding is that immob can be done with vcds once you have the code.

[chiefmechanic]

Can I use vcds to get the code.

[Monkeymagic]

No sadly not. Although I understand why Ross tech don't allow such a function. I had this recently when I needed a key for my b5 rs4. In the end after a bit of haggling with Audi they cut the key supplied the fob and coded it to suit the immob for about £20 more than I could buy a key get a mobile locksmith etc. If you look on Ross tech website it will help you find the type of immob you have and offer advice.