Car wont start... i know its the ignition

[timothy]

Here's a thread with instructions
Ignition switch

The Audi part is 4A0-905-849-B, available at any dealer.
(Edit: Any Audi dealer that is)

[PlayersExpress]

I just want to double check.. everything electrical is working, top, radio, windows, etc.. its all working fine, the key is turning.. but it will not start.. unless i turn it 50 or so times... lol..

[timothy]

Originally Posted by PlayersExpress

I just want to double check.. everything electrical is working, top, radio, windows, etc.. its all working fine, the key is turning.. but it will not start.. unless i turn it 50 or so times... lol..

When this part fails the usual symptoms are exactly the opposite of what you describe. The key won't turn, the key gets stuck, light switch does not work, etc.

[PlayersExpress]

Grr... well its something in the ignition because the starter is fine... and sometimes if i keep turning the key sooner or later it will trigger the starter.. something isnt making contact in the ignition...

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by PlayersExpress

Grr... well its something in the ignition because the starter is fine... and sometimes if i keep turning the key sooner or later it will trigger the starter.. something isnt making contact in the ignition...

Most likely the starter. The starter and solenoid are integral and the plunger on the solenoid gets all gunk'd up not allowing it to fully return home and close the contacts. Sometimes you can clean it up, but depending upon how many yrs./mi. are on the car, pulling it to clean it is the same work as just replacing it, so consider this because if you clean it and return it, it could fail sooner rather than later and you'll have to do the job again.

[PlayersExpress]

Thank you Lil B... Now that still leaves me in the next boat.

How do I get at it? lol...

[socratic]

Quote:

"I just want to double check.. everything electrical is working, top, radio, windows, etc.. its all working fine, the key is turning.. but it will not start.. unless i turn it 50 or so times... lol.."

Originally Posted by PlayersExpress

Grr... well its something in the ignition because the starter is fine... and sometimes if i keep turning the key sooner or later it will trigger the starter.. something isnt making contact in the ignition...

Just a note that a co-worker with an older Golf GTI had exactly the same problem.

Not to disagree with a couple of the other posters, but it turned out to be the ignition switch.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by socratic

Quote:

"I just want to double check.. everything electrical is working, top, radio, windows, etc.. its all working fine, the key is turning.. but it will not start.. unless i turn it 50 or so times... lol.."



Just a note that a co-worker with an older Golf GTI had exactly the same problem.

Not to disagree with a couple of the other posters, but it turned out to be the ignition switch.

No disagreement at all.

We're all just speculating as to what the issue may be since none of can actually see the car in person.

The reason I rule out the ign. switch is that the lister says that he does get the starter to engage after several tries, so I'm thinking sticky solenoid plunger.

'Course, there's no guarantee that I'm correct.

[PlayersExpress]

I think you might be right Lil B. Example, yesterday the car started up just like normal on the first try every time (started the car 10 times yesterday) This morning I was off of work and I was going out to eat breakfast with my grandfather for father's day... hopped in the car 2 hours a go and bamm.. nothing. Car wouldnt start. No starter noise or anything just all the power options working like normal.

Ohh and the key turns normally and doesnt get stuck.