Strange intermittent starting problem ('95 A6 Q)

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John:  Ignition switch?
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> From: "John B" <>

> Hi Guys,

> Happy New Year!

> I am sorry if this has been covered before, but I cannot get to the archives 

> for some reason. Pointing me to the right place would be a great response.

> 

> Intermittently, when I turn the key to start the engine, nothing happens 

> except that the gauges go active. Most of the time there is no sound. 

> Sometimes, there is that high-pitched whine like the battery is almost dead.

> 

> If I turn the key on, turn the key off, turn the key on…it eventually comes 

> to life. Sometimes it happens if I open the hood and close it so it seems 

> that a little jarring helps (but it could be a spurious correlation). 

> Anyway, it is weird.

> Does this sound at all familiar?

> Best wishes to you all,

>