Ignition Push to Start Button

[Ozsko]

The button has been reluctant to work on the first push as it used to and the other day I thought it was not going to work at all so some investigation was called for. I did a search and a Skoda owner had kindly been there before me and posted a video on how it needs to be pulled apart and the contacts cleaned. This is just a heads up if you have the same problem and mine is working fine now after an overhaul today.

[iDiesel]

do you have a link to the video?

[Lucas_R]

Ignition Push to Start Button

Good to hear you were able to revive the switch by cleaning the terminals - I hope it works long term. My start/stop switch was playing up also (2015 Golf GTI - was having to push the button 2-3 times to turn on/off the engine) and I bought a new one (VW Central sells them, they are $140). Works perfectly now.

5G2959839A3Q7 - Genuine VW Engine Ignition Start Stop Button Switch Aluminium (RHD) Fits MK7 & MK7.5 Golf GTI & R

[tigger73]

I've run into this problem also with the car 1 year out of warranty VW customer care said that they may only provide part goodwill.

So I think I'll try cleaning the switch first with alcohol/cotton bud and see if that fixes it. Disassembly/cleaning to happen on the weekend...

[Fred K]

We had ours replaced by the dealer about 6 months out of warranty, parts and labour

I think it depends on how hard the dealer pushes and your relationship with them

[ope126]

2018 VW Tiguan Engine Start Button Removal - YouTube

[petemac110]

Whilst this option might not suit everyone, there's also the option of purchasing a genuine VW part for Chinese-market VWs via aliexpress.

I haven't tried these switches so I can't vouch for them, however I've purchased interior parts from this seller to replace scratched piano-black trim bits in my car and the parts that I received were all genuine, with correct markings and packing labelled "FAW Volkswagen". Caveat emptor and all that jazz

FAW-Volkswagen - Wikipedia

For VW Golf 7 GTI R START ENGINE STOP button switch 5GG 959 839|Car Switches & Relays| - AliExpress

[tigger73]

Whilst this option might not suit everyone, there's also the option of purchasing a genuine VW part for Chinese-market VWs via aliexpress.

I haven't tried these switches so I can't vouch for them, however I've purchased interior parts from this seller to replace scratched piano-black trim bits in my car and the parts that I received were all genuine, with correct markings and packing labelled "FAW Volkswagen". Caveat emptor and all that jazz

FAW-Volkswagen - Wikipedia

For VW Golf 7 GTI R START ENGINE STOP button switch 5GG 959 839|Car Switches & Relays| - AliExpress

I know a few people have bought the AliExpress buttons. The only issue is that they are for RHD Tiguan and when installed the STOP/START lettering is upside down

It still works like it should just looks a bit odd.

[tigger73]

I pulled my switch out today and cleaned the contacts. Works 100% now.

Here's a quick guide:

1) Remove the gear lever trim by using a trim tool. Start at the top as there's clips at the base.



2) Undo 2 x T20 Torx



3) Remove surrounding trim



4) Disconnect start/stop wiring. You'll need to insert a small screw driver to disengage the locking tab. Next pull out the silver spring clips. Careful as they'll spring out and go where you don't want them to.



5) There's 4 little clips that need to get disengaged to open up the button. One is hiding under the sticker:



6) Get a cotton tip and some isopropyl alcohol to clean the contacts. Reverse the process to put everything back together.

[petemac110]

I know a few people have bought the AliExpress buttons. The only issue is that they are for RHD Tiguan and when installed the STOP/START lettering is upside down

It still works like it should just looks a bit odd.

Oh, I wasn’t aware of that issue! Thanks for the heads-up!

Nicely done regarding the switch cleaning too!

[Ozsko]

Disconnect battery before doing any work.

I pulled my switch out today and cleaned the contacts. Works 100% now.

Here's a quick guide:

1) Remove the gear lever trim by using a trim tool. Start at the top as there's clips at the base.

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2) Undo 2 x T20 Torx

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3) Remove surrounding trim

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4) Disconnect start/stop wiring. You'll need to insert a small screw driver to disengage the locking tab. Next pull out the silver spring clips. Careful as they'll spring out and go where you don't want them to.

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5) There's 4 little clips that need to get disengaged to open up the button. One is hiding under the sticker:

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6) Get a cotton tip and some isopropyl alcohol to clean the contacts. Reverse the process to put everything back together.

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[genebaby]

I read somewhere what you can do with the RHD buttons so they look correct in our cars. One guy did it the hard way and another was fairly easy.

I should have kept the info for when I'm out of warranty and need this.

What I'm really saying is that it can be done.

[Lucas_R]

I pulled my switch out today and cleaned the contacts. Works 100% now.

Good job on the DIY. Were the contacts noticeably dirty?

I still have my original button which I might clean up and keep as a spare.

[Manaz]

I've run into this problem also with the car 1 year out of warranty VW customer care said that they may only provide part goodwill.

So I think I'll try cleaning the switch first with alcohol/cotton bud and see if that fixes it. Disassembly/cleaning to happen on the weekend...

Ask them if they think a reasonable person would expect the engine stop/start button to fail at this stage of the vehicle's life, because that's the test that the ACCC will apply when they assess a warranty claim under Australian consumer law.

Don't let the dealers be ****s like this.

[tigger73]

Good job on the DIY. Were the contacts noticeably dirty?

I still have my original button which I might clean up and keep as a spare.

I couldn't really see any major amounts of dirt/grime, however the button works much better after giving the contacts a good clean with iso-propyl alcohol so clearly there was some contamination on the contacts.