Urgent help needed, immobiliser

[jimbo]

Removed the clocks from the dash today and it seems i have upset the immobiliser, The ignition works and the car starts but dies again after a second and the immobiliser light flashes.
I know the immobiliser is in the clocks but thought this was only a problem if the dash was changed for another.

Is there any way i can recode this without VAG Com or a trip to the dealers as the cars stuck at my dads and i really need it tomorrow.

Cheers

[GrahamS4]

Presuming you disconnected the battery - I read in the manual if you disconnect the battery you need to leave the key in ignition position 1 for 5 seconds before attempting to start the car for the first time after reconnecting.

Hope this could be your problem.

[jimbo]

Cheers Graham, the cars always started fine after I've had the battery disconnected in the past, pretty sure its the immobiliser.

The cars a 99 pre face lift if thats any help.