AUDI A4 TDI WONT START

kincaid

hi all

I got a problem with an 01 audi tdi 110BHP i bought... Its was lying up for nearly 2 years outside and will not start ... seems to be a problem with the immobiliser in the speedohead/dash clock as its corroded with dampness that has soaked into car..
also the pixels in the screens are all messed up too ...
I was pricing these at the main dealer who told me they can supply a reconditioned one at over €450 and another €60 on top to code it in.. told me i had to match the part number exactly,,
anyway was trying to locate a similar dash clock in the scrap yard and have tried all over but can not get a matching part number...

anyone know if i have to match the number up exactly or are they just telling me this to get me to buy theirs and any others ideas on how i can get this car started il really appreciate it

thanks

cyborg

Does it start and die 3 seconds later? if not prob not immobilizer

kincaid

yes thats what it does,,immobilized and dash clock damaged, where do i go from here as buying from main dealer is too expensive

cyborg

You could get the immobilizer disabled in the ecu , this would allow you replace the clocks with any from a scrap yard

kincaid

not sure if that can be done as someone mentioned the immobilizer is built into the dash clock...

dub7_2010

kincaid wrote: »

not sure if that can be done as someone mentioned the immobilizer is built into the dash clock...

Yes the immobilizer is built into the dash clock. Also stores the identity (VIN) which is matched to door locks, convienence control unit and ECU so they cant be swapped from one car to another. At least not at a dealership.

Also be a good idea to drain fuel tank as its been off the road so long.

kincaid

ok thanks but any way around this as cant get a matching part and dont want to give the dealer over €500

crosshair1

I'm pretty sure you need the exact part no of the IP, the no is usually followed by one or two letters and these would also have to match as they account for small diffs in the panel.
have you had this diagnosed properly for immo fault?
Also if the dampness has been significant to effect the ip than you are probably looking at other elec/mech repairs.
has the bulkhead overflowed into the car?

kincaid

hi, would just need the dash clock that all,(mine is the TDI S model)and its proving very difficult indeed...
so i do need to match the part no. exactly then incl the last letter too????

shamwari

Have a chat with these guys - it might work out cheaper and less hassle

http://www.bba-reman.com/uk/index.aspx

kincaid

thanks but mine cant be repaired

crosshair1

The letters must match also