FW: Ignition Switch Failure Mode

[Hayes Myers]

I get a no crank sometimes...back off the switch and on again and it will
crank/start.  I bought the electrical portion of the assembly but have not
changed. I'm debating and leaning towards going to a dual toggle switch
configuration... turn the key to unlock the steering column, then switch one
toggles to ON position, with 2nd switch to toggle the starter.... I hope I
find some big red button I can use that will make things look cool as well.
(some sort of ejection button or the like..or what mad max would pull on his
car to give boost).  

-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf Of Tony Hoffman
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 1:42 PM
To: geraintlloyd_qc at yahoo.ca
Cc: quattro at audifans.com; 200q20v at audifans.com
Subject: Re: FW: Ignition Switch Failure Mode

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.

Tony

> As per the title, I was wondering what the failure mode of the electrical
> part of the ignition switch was?
>
> Are they known to fail such that the motor will crank but there is no
spark
> or fuel?
>
> I would prefer to keep any answers to this issue restricted to the one
> question at the moment, if you guys don't mind. I will post again
regarding
> other crazy theories that i might have later on.....
>
> Geraint
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