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Re: 200Q no start

The fact that the lights do not dim when the key is in the START
position clearly points to a faulty ignition lock contact group.

It is this group that shuts off all of the non-essential high current
consuming accessories (including but not limited to the headlights) for
the duration of the START operation as to allow the 100% of current to
be delivered to the starter alone.

Only if the contact group worked, one could start troubleshooting the
secondary circuits such as the starter solenoid and the like. 

-- 
Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ -- 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ -- FINALLY!
Philadelphia, PA
USA