The car is possessed!

[scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com (Brian Wagner)]

Replace the actual ignition switch, as they get old they crack and you get 
carbon tracks. Which will cause lots of funky stuff.

Brian


>From: Daun Yeagley <vwdaun@yahoo.com>
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: The car is possessed!
>Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 09:31:57 -0800 (PST)
>
>I decided to drive this '87 16v I have for the moment to
>work the other day.  Turn the key and it cranks but doesn't
>act like it wants to start.  Turn the key off - still
>cranks!  Removed the key - still cranking.  Turn the key
>back "on" then off, quits.  This isn't the first time this
>has happened with this car either.  My question is, what
>should I look at?  I've already replaced the ignition
>switch (electrical part) so...   sticking starter solenoid
>or a short in the starter circuit?
>
>Also, I'm wondering if the problem is related to the way
>the car sometimes starts.  I.E, cranks but won't fire, but
>as you let off the key it runs.
>
>I need to get this problem solved as I plan to transplant
>this engine / wiring etc into an '81 'rocco later this
>spring.
>
>
>=====
>Daun Yeagley - Wilmington Ohio
>'80, '85, & '88 Sciroccos
>'82 Pickup
>'90 Passat Wagon
>"Never joke, taunt or dangle what might be seen as a challenge in front of 
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