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

[Adam Gratz]

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My ignition switch failed recently causing an intermittent no start. I
replaced it (PITA) and the unusually high qua

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