The immobiliser helps to prevent the engine from being started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
Vehicles with ignition lock
The vehicle key contains a chip that automatically deactivates the immobiliser when a valid vehicle key is inserted in the ignition lock.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated as soon as the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock (→ Ignition lock).
Vehicles with starter button
The vehicle key contains a chip that automatically deactivates the immobiliser when a valid vehicle key is located in the vehicle interior.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically activated as soon as the ignition is switched off (→ Starter button).
The engine can be started only when a Volkswagen Genuine vehicle key with the correct code is used. Coded vehicle keys are
available from an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
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