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    T4 2002 not starting

    Hi,
    I have a 2002 T4 syncro TDI Manual.
    Sometimes I go to start it and the dash lights come on but nothing happens, the engine does not turn over.
    I go back 10 mins later then it starts fine. This has happend about 5 times in 12 months.
    Then yesterday I went to start it and it would not start all day.
    Is this a ignition switch problem?
    Thanks,
    Tags: fine, problem, start, switch, times
  • #2
    Very likely. But, it could also be the starter motor.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Jonosyncro View Post
      Hi,
      I have a 2002 T4 syncro TDI Manual.
      Sometimes I go to start it and the dash lights come on but nothing happens, the engine does not turn over.
      I go back 10 mins later then it starts fine. This has happend about 5 times in 12 months.
      Then yesterday I went to start it and it would not start all day.
      Is this a ignition switch problem?
      Thanks,
      Certainly sounds familiar to me...

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      • #4
        Sounds like your ignition barrel maybe worn, mine has been like that for a few years now. I have to lift the key up slightly when turn the ignition and it starts fine, have had a few mechanics etc tell me the car would not start, just told them to lift the key and away they went.

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        • #5
          There is a chip in the T4 keys it could be faulty , maybe take it and see if they can clone it at a key place like Mr Minit . I had one done for a T4 as it would not start and it was the key .

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          • #6
            I had this on my T4. Ignition problem. New leads fixed from memory

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