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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: james_16v on 10 March 2009, 13:36

Title: Ignition switch or starter problems
Post by: james_16v on 10 March 2009, 13:36

I have had this intermitant problem for a few weeks now. What happens is I turn the key in the ignition (fuel pump primes as normal) and all I get is a single click which seems to come from inside the car. If I back the key off and try again 9 times out of 10 it will fire up on the button but occasionally I have to repeat this procedure another 2 or 3 times for the car to fire. A quick search points to the ignition switch but want to be sure of the problem before I take on needless jobs.
Also battery is brand new and ive cleaned up all earths under the bonnet just to rule this out.
Any advice is welcomed as I need this sorted before it leaves me stranded!!
Cheers

Title: Re: Ignition switch or starter problems
Post by: Ben Lessani on 10 March 2009, 14:53

Could be a number of things, solenoid, bell housing bush, ign switch.

Only way to test ign switch is by playing with a multimeter.

Title: Re: Ignition switch or starter problems
Post by: Mr Blue on 10 March 2009, 18:54

Push the key in and twist. see if that works.

ignition switch is easy to replace and cheap.

Title: Re: Ignition switch or starter problems
Post by: james_16v on 10 March 2009, 21:38

I'd like to try and confirm the ignition switch is at fault with a multimeter but as the problem is temperamental I think it would be tricky as it will be fine with the next turn of the key.
I think ill give replacing the ignition switch a go for starters. Like you say its cheap and seems straight forward enough to change.
Thanks for the suggestions