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Anti-Theft Immobilizer






Anti-Theft Immobilizer

General Information

The vehicle has a fourth generation immobilizer.

Modifications from Immobilizer 3:

It is no longer possible to perform adaptation on components originating from other Volkswagen group brands.

Vehicle keys are pre-programmed with a basic coding by the manufacturer. This basic coding contains a specific manufacturer code. The adaptation of keys to a vehicle is only still possible when the key is programmed with the correct manufacturer code.

Anti-Theft Immobilizer Component Protection

Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362). Refer to => [ Anti-Theft Immobilizer Control Module (J362) ] Service and Repair.

Engine control module (J623)

Ignition key. refer to => [ Ignition Key ] Ignition Key.

DTC Recognition and Display

The anti-theft immobilizer is equipped with OBD.

Use the Vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding".