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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: spudboy6 on 24 May 2012, 18:45

Title: Anybody had ignition barrel problems with starting
Post by: spudboy6 on 24 May 2012, 18:45

I have an issue and I wonder if anyone else has Hadyn problem ?

You know when you get in the car . Turn to key to start it the car goes to turn over and stops and doesn't start all the ignition lights dim , then you wiggle the key and then it fires up , so something in
The barrel is faulty ?

Many thanks guys :)

Title: Re: Anybody had ignition barrel problems with starting
Post by: Screech16v on 24 May 2012, 18:52

Switch on the back of the barrel matey,£5 off ebay  :smiley:

Title: Re: Anybody had ignition barrel problems with starting
Post by: spudboy6 on 24 May 2012, 19:09

Thanks mate just being a bit simple what should I search for ,
Just looked for ignition switch is that right ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Anybody had ignition barrel problems with starting
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 24 May 2012, 19:11

Most likely what happened to mine buddy. Here is a link to how I sorted it:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=191694.msg1801191#msg1801191

Title: Re: Anybody had ignition barrel problems with starting
Post by: spudboy6 on 24 May 2012, 19:24

Cheers for that pal, is this what I need to buy ?

Look at this on eBay:

Ignition Starter Switch VW Golf Mk3 ALL MODELS replaces Black or White switches

http://bit.ly/JGEogG

Title: Re: Anybody had ignition barrel problems with starting
Post by: Screech16v on 24 May 2012, 19:27

Thats the one .

Title: Re: Anybody had ignition barrel problems with starting
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 24 May 2012, 19:28

Assuming you have the same issue as I had then yes. Wiggling keys is not ideal that's for sure.  :grin:

It's just a pain to do, but even I, MK3 moderator and infamous car-f**k*r-upper managed to do it by myself.  :cool: