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Offline shabba_uk

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gti ignition problem
« on: 05 February 2005, 20:41 »
got a bit of a problem with my mk3 already. 2 days later.
wel the car starts fine and as soon as i let go of the key it switches of. however sometimes it stays on.it usualy starts straight away when cold and when hot it takes da pi**. any ideas?
thanx in advance

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mrwotto

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Re: gti ignition problem
« Reply #1 on: 05 February 2005, 20:47 »
you got yourself a dodgy ignition switch / barrel mate, i have the same trouble with my mk2

I would suggest changing the barrel

Paul

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Re: gti ignition problem
« Reply #2 on: 05 February 2005, 20:56 »
thanx mate. any ideas how much it wil cost from a scrappy? and how easy r they to put in.
also can it be out of any mk3 golf or doesit have to be from a gti
cheers
« Last Edit: 05 February 2005, 21:19 by shabba_uk »

mrwotto

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Re: gti ignition problem
« Reply #3 on: 05 February 2005, 21:35 »
any golf will be ok mate, no idea how much tho!

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Re: gti ignition problem
« Reply #4 on: 05 February 2005, 21:40 »
thanx alot 4 ur help mate! really appreciate it.

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Re: gti ignition problem
« Reply #5 on: 13 February 2005, 15:21 »
have got the igniton barrel but cant find any1 to put it in. was wondering if it is possible to wire a button start to solve the problem.