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Offline joe6

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Radio does not switch on with ignition
« on: 17 August 2013, 17:50 »
The radio does not behave as expected with the ignition. Does not switch on automatically with the ignition and if it is on before the ignition is switched on, then the ignition switches it off when the engine is turned over to start. Vag com identifies an ignition switch fault. Firstly has anyone else had this problem? and secondly any knowledge about how to change the ignition switch would be a real bonus. Can't find a thread with this specific problem. 5 months out of warranty - wouldn't you know!!! Thanks in anticipation.
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Offline jhunter_83

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Re: Radio does not switch on with ignition
« Reply #1 on: 17 August 2013, 17:57 »
Mine was the same and it was the ignition switch, not sure how much though because mine was done under warranty. Will vw not honor it with it only being 5 month out of warranty?

At least you know the fault.
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Re: Radio does not switch on with ignition
« Reply #2 on: 17 August 2013, 19:31 »
Mine was the same and it was the ignition switch, not sure how much though because mine was done under warranty. Will vw not honor it with it only being 5 month out of warranty?

At least you know the fault.
Thanks for the helpful response and confirmation of the likely problem. Was going to try the warranty route first as bought 2 new VWs from the same dealer in the last 3+ years and it now appears that the fault is not unique to me. If not then TPI is the next call on my list!
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Re: Radio does not switch on with ignition
« Reply #3 on: 21 August 2013, 21:49 »
Very disappointed in VW initial reaction. No goodwill so far but keep trying! So much for customer loyalty- obviously not reciprocated in VW case. :sad:
Mk6 GTI Carbon Grey, 2010 Bluetooth and voice fitted, a few VCDS mods still a comfortable family car. Red Scirocco 2011 twin charger stage 1 - enjoyable drive now gone.  White 2016 Polo GTI (roller skate on steroids) replaced with an Indium Grey 2019 7.5 GTI PP.