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z06801 Mar 21, 2015 08:11 PM

need help won't start
 
Went to start the car this morning, turned the key started to release the key but it hadn't fired up so I twisted back this all happened fast. it sounded like the starter was spinning and the airpump was on, but when I turned the key back to off they keep going had to disconect the battery to get them to stop even with the key out. Hook the battery back up and its still stuck on :confused:
Engine is not turning over.

stilov Mar 21, 2015 08:12 PM

Ignition switch?

z06801 Mar 21, 2015 08:22 PM

That was my first thought,seems like crazy stuff happens when they go

BLKMGK Mar 21, 2015 08:26 PM

Replace it! Lots of crazy things happen when they go and while there's nothing in them they seem to go often.

stilov Mar 21, 2015 08:27 PM

Might as well try I think you can buy the Audi/vw part off amazon for like 10 bucks. I had to do mine. It was doing weird stuff.

rmc1148 Mar 21, 2015 08:31 PM

Agree sounds like ignition but I have never seen those issues. Its odd you would hear starter but engine wasn't turning?

z06801 Mar 21, 2015 08:33 PM

I'll try it, not the first time I've done it should be quick this time.

z06801 Mar 21, 2015 08:35 PM


Originally Posted by rmc1148 (Post 4311520)
Agree sounds like ignition but I have never seen those issues. Its odd you would hear starter but engine wasn't turning?

It might just be the air pump that stuck on.

rmc1148 Mar 21, 2015 09:09 PM

Who knows lol hopefully that's it.

'02996ttx50 Mar 22, 2015 08:37 AM

crazy electrical stuff happens. like phantom radio on/off, but usually the switch will still function? i also went with the 6 amazon 6$ vw/audi switch.

but this doesnt sound like a switch malfunction at all.

z06801 Mar 22, 2015 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by '02996ttx50 (Post 4311641)
crazy electrical stuff happens. like phantom radio on/off, but usually the switch will still function? i also went with the 6 amazon 6$ vw/audi switch. but this doesnt sound like a switch malfunction at all.

Where would you look next? Starter?

z06801 Mar 22, 2015 01:12 PM

:confused:Wasn't the switch, found one at NAPA open on a sunday swapped it noise came back on and wouldn't start :confused: Need to determine what is actually stuck on, Is there a way to disable the air pump?
UPDATE: lifted car up to check the starter connections, the post on the small one on the bottom was kinda loose, tightened the nut up but it still wiggles a bit didn't seem right. connected the battery back up and things were normal. Nothing was running, car started and ran fine. Weird, still:confused: the new switch does seem to work better as the old one was showing signs of going out.

racer959 Mar 22, 2015 02:00 PM

When you tried to start it you said the starter was spinning. Is that right?

z06801 Mar 22, 2015 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by racer959 (Post 4311766)
When you tried to start it you said the starter was spinning. Is that right?

Not sure, the air pump was running even with the key off and out. updated above^

'02996ttx50 Mar 22, 2015 02:06 PM

outstanding and well done. rep for sorting it out :)


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