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Old 05-09-2006, 08:46 PM
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Default Problem w/ starting car - pulled code 00849 from Instruments...
Vag 8DO 920 980 QX
Component B5 - Kombiinstr. VDO D 12
Code 00849 - S contact on Ign. starter switch (D) 31-10 open or short to ground - intermitent

sometimes the car won't start when turning the key, might have to try 8-10 times till it will. any help with this??
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Possible that the ignition lock is defective.
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sorry ^^^^^ this is a 2001 A4 !.8t AWM engine w/manual trans.
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Default do you mean the ignition switch itself, where the key goes into?? or another relay?
please explain. TIA
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Yep, the ignition switch itself. Check terminal S.
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