Rado89 10 Posted October 14, 2013 Morning,after waking up this morning and getting in my corrado to get to work. I turned the key but no starter :( I've checked all the fuses and tested the starter that still works. Obviously there's a problem With the loom or ignition. I was just wondering if there was anyone who could help me with this process? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Phil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt@OCD 0 Posted October 14, 2013 Doesn't turn over at all Phil? How have you tested the starter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rado89 10 Posted October 14, 2013 No not at all. I've bridged the terminals on the starter an it started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted October 14, 2013 Have you ever changed the ignition switch on your car? It's a very well known weak spot on the Corrado and will basically result in you not being able to start the car in exactly the way you describe.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rado89 10 Posted October 14, 2013 I have never changed it. Sounds like it could be the problem. Do you know where it is located? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted October 14, 2013 It lives directly behind the ignition switch / key and to get it out is a bit of a game as its held in by a single screw which is remarkably hard to reach. If you do a search there are various guides and discussions on the replacement process, tips on accessing it, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rado89 10 Posted October 14, 2013 I can hear the fuel pump prime when I first turn the key and again once the key has been turned again to start but on starter. Would that mean the ignition switch is working? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted October 14, 2013 I'm trying to remember from when mine was broken.. pretty sure mine would prime too and them simply not start. Out of curiosity, try turning the key and then when in the actual car starting position try wiggling it around a bit and see if anything happens? You can test it relatively quickly - buy a new switch and simply connect the wiring loom to the new switch rather than fitting it, then try turning the ignition switch and see if the car starts. A new one isn't serious money - 26 quid I think. Don't buy a preowned one or anything - buy a new genuine VAG one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted October 14, 2013 Alson check the cables going to the starter from the battery positive. Mine turned out to have green corrosion on it found that out having replaced ignition switch and starter motor. Start with the simple things first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted October 14, 2013 one other thing, if the starter solenoid is weak, then bridging the terminals might be enough extra oomph to throw the starter gear out, but I'd do the switch anyway as Jim said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt@OCD 0 Posted October 14, 2013 If you've got a multimeter then see if the solenoid is getting 12v when cranked, this will tell you if it's the ignition switch for definite but I'd hazard a guess at it being that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
