Starting and running issues.

[PJMK3GTI]

Hi there,

Ive got a Mk3 Golf GTI Preg and have a few issues with it.. When I go to start it, it cranks over but doesnt want to fire. I have found that if i wiggle the key or hold it a particular angle it starts.. Im thinking the ignition switch is playing up??

I also have a issue when driving, the car seems to cough and judder around a lot as if its being strangled somehow??

Any ideas or suggestions would be much apprieciated..

Thanks for your time

P

[euroslap]

It might not be reading the transponder in the key properly.

[spacemonkey99]

Did you get this issue sorted out, interested as my golf is now performiong exactly as you describe and think it probably needs the same fix as yours!

[towcestervag]

the fault sounds like your right it is the electrical part of the ignition switch

[fil1973]

i would also say change the electrical block on the ignition

it is a common vw fault on the mk3 golfs & vento,s

[Bernie564]

Not come across that one...

[fjsmits]

Had same problem on my 1997 GL 2.0 Golf. I replaced the electrical part of the ignition switch and problem solved. It would die just driving around or on the Highway but if I wiggled the key when starting after an engine die the it would fire up again.