2002 Audi A4 Car will not idle

2002 AUDI A4
55,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SLEONG
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Hi, my 2002 audi a4 has an idling problem.
I am able to start my vehicle and it runs for about 5 secs before the engine switches itself off. What is the problem and how can I fix this? Thank you very much!
Nov 11, 2008 at 1:46 PM
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DAVE H
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this sounds like you car is not recognising the transponder code from the ignition key .. and the immobolizer is activated still ...
Nov 12, 2008 at 5:44 PM
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