1. Re: FW: Ignition Switch Failure Mode (Ben Swann)

[Adam Gratz]

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Adam Gratz <adamgratz at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ben-
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> My ignition switch failed recently causing an intermittent no start. I
> replaced it (PITA) and the unusually high quality oem switch (MADE IN
> CHINA!!!) failed 3 months later. When I pulled it, the spot weld on one of
> the contacts had seperated.
>

I am now quite good at hot-wiring the car.

Aloha,

doc-

PS: Some bored kids broke out the rear passengers side window in the Avant.
Would love for someone to send one my way. Anyone?






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>> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:42:29 -0400
>> From: "Ben Swann" <benswann at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: FW: Ignition Switch Failure Mode
>> To: <quattro at audifans.com>,     <geraintlloyd_qc at yahoo.ca>,     "'200q20V
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>> Actually, they can and do fail in this exact manner.   The cranking
>> terminal can connect
>> allowing the starter to turn enging over, while the
>> ignition/ECU(spark/fuel) portion  of
>> the swich does not enable.  This can be intermittant and often be
>> associated with the
>> switch overheating.  The car often will start fine after cooling down.
>>  Sometimes the
>> ignition portion is disable when cranking, but can "catch" when released
>> to run position
>> and engine can start.  Seen it happen this way on several 5kts.
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>> Ben
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>> [Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:41:50 -0500
>> From: Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: FW: Ignition Switch Failure Mode
>> To: geraintlloyd_qc at yahoo.ca
>> Cc: quattro at audifans.com, 200q20v at audifans.com
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>> If all the VAG switches that I've replaced, I've never seen one fail
>> in that mode. I'ts always been no crank, accessories not working, or
>> failure to return from start. Never seen one kill the spark or fuel
>> during cranking.
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>> Tony]
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