mk3 golf non starting

[kingsleysaywell]

hi,

ive got a mk3 golf it will only start when it is bump started

we have tried a new battery and starter motor and still no luck

anyone got any advice?

thanks

[lemski]

Crank position sensor?

[Screech16v]

Ignition switch !

[kingsleysaywell]

Ignition switch !

ignition switch whats that?

[Screech16v]

Ok, its the plastic switch that is attached to the back of your ignition barrel(where you put ya key in) these commonly fail so should imagine this should be next on your hit list,

[kingsleysaywell]

Ok, its the plastic switch that is attached to the back of your ignition barrel(where you put ya key in) these commonly fail so should imagine this should be next on your hit list,

would it still bump if this was broken then? thanks

[Screech16v]

Yes ,its normally the cranking position inside the switch that breaks thus still giving you power to the ignition circuit(lights on the dash)but wont work the starter.

[Wayne]

As posted, Ignition switch is a very common failure.

[neil1780]

bridge the small red/black wire on the starter with the big main live on the starter using a piece of wire with the ignition switch in the on position (so the dash lights are on), make sure its not in gear first.

If it cranks over then your ignition switch is broke, if it doesnt crank your starters broke, simples

[kingsleysaywell]

could it be spark plugs?

thanks