Immobilizer Active Vw

This message is the automotive equivalent of a locked door. Your car’s security system has failed to recognize the key attempting to start the vehicle and has disabled the ignition system to prevent theft.

If you have a push-button start and the car says "Key Not Recognized," the key battery might be dead. Look for the Volkswagen logo on your key fob and the matching logo slot on the steering column or console. Placing the key directly against this logo allows the car to read the transponder chip via close-range induction, allowing you to start the car and drive to a store for a battery. immobilizer active vw

Remove the problematic key from your key ring. Ensure you are not holding a cell phone or another electronic device near the key. Insert the key into the ignition and attempt to start the car. If this works, the issue was signal interference from other keys on your chain. This message is the automotive equivalent of a locked door