At 09:24 PM 5/25/03 -0400, [email protected] wrote:
Dan, it sounds like a bad ignition switch.
Alex.
Yes it does sound like a bad ignition (electrical) switch but it could also
be the mechanical part of the
system where you put the key into (key/lock cylinder) and not the
electrical switch itself.
After I replaced the ignition (electrical) switch my problem went away for
a week or so then returned.
Be advised that my problem had slightly different symptoms than the ones
described here.
My VW would start and run fine then the engine would quit. When trying to
restart the starter would crank fine
but all the idiot lights would go out. I could usually get it to restart
and run if I giggled the key in the
lock cylinder. Finally, I removed the lock cylinder assembly from the
steering column, checked it and found
that it was not working properly all the time. I purchased a new assembly
(complete with key) and have not
had any problems since.
Charlie
