Re: [NO Start]

[Etrik <etrik@pure-research.net>]

SCIROCCO87 wrote:
> 
> So this problem started a long time ago and has gotten worse to the point that
> it's getting annoying.  I haven't had any time to try to fix it yet since I've
> been commuting 74 miles to work in that Toyo (gag) 6 days a week and I'm
> working 60 hour weeks. I'm just looking for brainfeed at the moment.  When I
> turn the key all the accessories come on but starter doesn't turn.  I hold the
> key there for a second or two and then it finally turns the starter.  My guess
> is that it is the switch but I want to hear if you guys and gals have ever had
> anything similar that wasn't the switch.
> 1.  the starter is OLD....original at 156k miles so I know it could be finally
> goin.  I am gonna have it rebuilt soon just for kicks.
> 2.  I will be doing the rewire the alternator and starter thing soon too.
> Crusty cables.
> 3.  If it is the switch....then how can I fix it?  I'll test it close with the
> super snappy electro meter sometime soon to see if it's working....but then,
> How can I repair it.    I DON'T want to replace it for another keyed switch.
> NO WAY.  I'm stickin with my original keys to death....hopefully.
> TIA!!!!!!!!!!
> DANMAY
> 8716VScirocco(intermittently starting)  95.5Tacoma(always starts damnit)
> http://members.aol.com/scirocco87
>

Ahh yes, been there done that.  I does sound like the ignition "switch",
you don't have to replace the whole thing, you can unscrew the switch 
and replace it (after you do this job you'll think, jeez, I can go and
sealt ANY VW I want in 1min! ;).  If you have a bently it should have
info
(I still don't have one).  It's fairly easy though, you have to take off
the steering wheel , then take off the plastic cover things that go
around 
the colum. Everthing should be exposed, now you have to remove the turn 
and wiper levers (4 screws I think).  There is also a big allen holding 
the key/switch assembly to the colum (almost forgot that one).  Now you 
need pliers to take off the plastic bushing that is around the colum,
the rest should be pretty straing foreward, unscrew switch, replace,
put everything back togeter.

One thing I strongly suggest you do befor tearin up your steering colum
is check all the connections going the you starter,  One of those wires 
came loose on me and all I would get was a "click", upgraded all my 
grounds an cleaned all the connections, startes like a new car :).

HTH
Etrik
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