Hi All,
I'm new here, so apologies in advance if I sound like I don't know what I'm talking about (it's because i generally don't!)
I bought a Mk5 (X-reg) 2.5l swb transit as a camper last year and I had to get towed home the other night when the van's immobiliser started kicking off and wouldn't let the key turn over. I've had problems with the key barrel before and assumed it was this, but had the key man out today who told me it was something to do with the EPU / PATS box being on the blink so the red light would flash and stop me starting it. The van's fitted with at cobra aftermarket alarm , but this isn't part of the problem, I didn't realise the van had an immobiliser from the factory.
The key barrel will need replacing at some point anwyay, but for now, he said I can get myself a second hand key and reader and PATS box...and I can't quite work out what it all is, and am obviously keen to get the right parts before I get somebody else out to do the work.
Looking online I'm a bit clueless, so was hoping for some help.
I know it also sounds like I stole the van, so can uplaod photos etc to prove it is mine
cheers in advance.