C5 OEM 0 Posted February 2, 2011 ok so having just put my matrix back in and tested everything now the car wont run..!!!! when i put the igniton on the abs light and stereo dont work, the car starts but then cuts out....??? the ignition has struggled to start a few times as if the ignition is dead then 2nd/3rd time kicks in...??!! so could the ignition switch cause these faults..??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nocrap 0 Posted February 2, 2011 potentially - its worth changing anyway if it hasn't been done already, get a genuine one though It could also be something to do with the immobiliser as you say the car is starting and then failing... possibly a combination of the 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted February 2, 2011 i`ve read the description of how to take it off but cant see where the screw is to undo.. anyone have any pictures...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted February 2, 2011 This might help mate got a few pics on there http://www.corrado-club.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8617 The screw is very fine and hard to see, my brother just undid the lower steering cowel, removed drivers seat and lay on his back with his head near the pedals. he found the small fine watch maker screw drivers the best Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted February 2, 2011 cheers mate exactly what i needed,,,,so hope its just this..!!! 75% sure it is but cant get one till friday now from vw...!!!! might buy one from gsf as well just to try it tomorrow..!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted February 2, 2011 Have you checked fuses for the abs light and stereo not coming on ?? Fuse 16 controls the ABS light not sure about the stereo though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted February 2, 2011 abs light and radio sorted , although i`d checked the fuses the connections had worked loose and fuses gone afterwards... car still turns over and starts then cuts straight out, and it was completely dead couple of times and nothing from the ignition so hopefully just the switch..! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted February 2, 2011 Checked immobiliser as said above? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted February 2, 2011 sorted ...!!!!! factory immoblizer got knocked when refitting dash.!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted February 2, 2011 I do have my uses :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted February 2, 2011 I do have my uses :lol: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 2, 2011 Was gonna say - starts and then cuts out is the classic immobiliser problem! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
