00849 code

[viperjsy]

hi I am getting 00849 dtc what is it an is it a easy fix

[lee1989]

00849 - S-Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D)

00849 - S-Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D): Unknown Switch Condition

Possible Causes
Terminal 15 OK, but Terminal S not OK
Fuse(s) faulty
Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Ignition/Starter Switch (D) faulty
Ignition/Starter Switch (D) faulty

Possible Solutions
Check Terminal S
Check Fuse(s)
Check/Repair Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Ignition/Starter Switch (D)
Check/Replace Ignition/Starter Switch (D)

not sure if this is any help to you mate 

[viperjsy]

I have no clue what to do or where to look

[viperjsy]

hi where will this be

a if possibal I pic please

[viperjsy]

I found where it is and there is no damage there

[topher]

assuming all your fuses are good you may as well try changing the switch. you won't always find visible damage and its not uncommon for them to fail, I've had to change a few on various vws.

[viperjsy]

what is the part I need to get

[viperjsy]

is this the part I need http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-PASSAT-POLO-T5-TRANSPORTER-IGNITION-STARTER-SWITCH-A37-/221127783261?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item337c3e335d

[viperjsy]

all sorted

[Rhyso]

Care to share?

Might help others in the future if you post the solution