1998 Volkswagen Polo Will Start Starting Push Key

1998 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
86,000 MILES
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my polo will not start , it was starting with a push but not with key.
Jan 9, 2013 at 10:52 PM
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Ignition switch or starter... does the car have an alarm system?

Can you supply power to the starter directly to see if it works?

VW's (of that year) in North America had a factory alarm that "prevents" the starter from cranking.

You will need to check if power goes through the ignition switch to the starter wire.... if it has an alarm, see if the power
gets to the alarm and exits the alarm.

Thomas
Jan 10, 2013 at 2:21 AM
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Any update?
Jan 11, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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