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YOUR RESEARCH996.2 ignition switch
Leading reported evidence
Check clutch switch
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No successful repair reported for this finding.
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Leading evidence: 'Check clutch switch' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check clutch switch' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Suggestion
Check the contacts on the switch for intermittent contact with an ohm-meter on the bench.
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Suggestion
Just disconnect the switch and use a paper clip to short the two wires next time you can't get the car to crank.
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Suggestion
Just disconnect the switch and use a paper clip to short the two wires next time you can't get the car to crank.
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Rennlist: 1 discussions
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Outcome without a verified action link
When I replace it with the original, everything goes back to normal (including sluggish/ intermittent starting)
I ordered Part #: 4A0-905-849-B-M56
http://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Inf...-905-849-B-M56
from pelican parts for my 2003 c4 cab. The part is black, while my original is white. The fit is a little different. It will fit, but there is a little more play in the depth it goes in.
When I powered it up, the dash lit up while the key was in the off position (I did compare the position of the switch to my original). I also got an airbag failure warning with the new switch. When I replace it with the original, everything goes back to normal (including sluggish/ intermittent starting)
When I review the part options that are listed for mine, there is another switch that looks closer to mine. Was there a switch in parts during the run? If so, why does no one seem to mention it?
I may be confused but my '03 switch was brown and the one I bought from amazon was $150 and brown. I believe it was Bosch and it fit and works perfectly.
Suggest you try Warehouse 33 .They seem to know these cars and offer a small(but welcome) Rennlist discount
http://www.warehouse33auto.com/
there are many options,choose carefully:
http://www.warehouse33auto.com/parts...03/14/0/4516/0
The entire new ignition switch is rotating slightly when you turn the key ?
Check that the new switch isn't free to rotate even slightly?
Check the contacts on the switch for intermittent contact with an ohm-meter on the bench.
Ok, that's brilliant! I think I fixed it by bending the spring, which didn't seem to get actuated effectively by the clutch. I'll drive it around tomorrow and see if that took care of it.
