Losing ground during cranking.

["Sean Clark" <sjclar00@hotmail.com>]

     Well, in trying to fix my ground problem I think I should employ 
something more specific than the typical fixes.  When I had the starting 
problem worked on before, the shop found that the ground to the cold start 
thermo time switch was lost during cranking.  They thought they fixed it 
with a new switch, but the exact same problem is back after a week.  During 
starting, the engine won't "fire up" during cranking.  Only when I release 
the key does it start (and only on every third or fourth try.)  I assume 
that's due to the ground coming back after the key returns to the 
"accessory" position.  What would cause the ground to give out only during 
cranking?
     Also, the battery doesn't seem to charge up during driving, each time I 
start it it seems more sluggish.  Is this a related problem or just another 
electrical SNAFU in my car?  Thanks a lot.

-Sean Clark
88 16v Scirocco

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