My VW Golf 1.8 Mk3 Auto starts then runs for 2/3 secs then cuts out. ?

Question

My VW Golf 1.8 Mk3 Auto starts then runs for 2/3 secs then cuts out. ?

Answer 1

Does the rpm just go down and fall to 0?

If this is the case, your idle control is worn out?

maybe?

what's the mileage?

Answer 2

Anti theft cut-off.  Check the Key Transponder  

Answer 3

It is a car protection system. It could be caused by drained battery or other reason. alarm locks the engine. I had the same problem. Get in the car and lock the doors and try to run like that. Or put the key in to the place and use remote alarm buttons. than try to run. the combination should be in the manual.