rhuTTchp

96 A6 Avant Q - So, while I'm waiting for my VAG-COM kit to arrive, I'm doing some reading. CVTech said it could be the ignition switch. I still have the original switch in the car. It has been giving my wife problems for quite a while now. The car would always start but just wouldn't return back to the "Run" position. My wife knew that if the climate control etc. didn't work she would just crank the key back a little bit to the run position. So now, one morning it's dead. I read the ignition switch FAQ here: https://forums.audiworld.com/a6100/msgs/51822.phtml and it says non-starting could be ignition switch. Will the VAG-COM tell me whether it's the switch?? Should I just go ahead and replace the switch anyway and diagnose from there?

crusininda944

Dunno if VAG will diagnose a faulty ignition switch or not. I'd say no though.

Jim02351

Rather than wait around for the VAG, I'd replace the ignition switch. Takes 30 minutes or less, is something that from the sound of it has to be done anyway, and will in all probability solve your problem.

A6Gary

VAG-COM only reads ECM, TCM, & other sensors, won't tell you a thing about the ignition switch.

austinado16

It's ridiculous not to put a switch in this car! They're $30 and take maybe 30min.

Bmthorn

Seriously! I just did one in an A6 last weekend, it took 20 minutes tops.

austinado16

Yep..that's what I'm talking about!

AUDI GT1

i dunno if thats post or pre in column ignition switch or not but my boss has complained about having to remove bad switches from in dash more like 20 min with an air saw to get to the thing!
def diagnose the car first!

austinado16

Settle down there fella, your advice is not well grounded.

AUDI GT1

I cant really remember what the switch is like on that model and shouldn't have posted. but i would run a test with an obd checker.