Can anybody offer advice on my Mk3 Golf 1.8 SE manual (UK)? The engine will not crank on the key but will turnover and start if I energise the starter direct from the battery. I have replaced the ignition switch (have the scars to prove it - nightmare) the starter relay, and cleaned all connections on battery and starter motor. Basically, the problem is that the black/red wire to the starter is not providing a 12 volt supply when the key is turned to the start position and I do not know where I go from here. The car has not got an immobiliser and as far as I can see there is no clutch lock out switch? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as I have searched this and other forums for clews?