Help with Fault Code

[madkebab]

Have got a problem with my 1996 A4. The car will start but then cuts out with the immobilser light flashing on the dash. Hooked up VAG-COM and got the following fault from the immobiliser module. Anyone able to shed some light on this before I resort to the stealers?

01177 - Engine Control Unit
65-10 - unauthorized - Intermittent


Cheers

 

[danej]

common prob! try disconnecting your battery for a bit

sometimes it works

 

[madvw]

duff key chip?
intermittent ignition barrel reader?

 

[HTC]

Failing key reader on the steerig column?