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I have a vw golf gti. P reg 1996. recently it has

I have a vw golf gti. P reg 1996. recently it has got a intermittent problem. when i turn the key theres nothing happening . then after about 20 trys , it might start . please help . FRANK IN DAGENHAM.

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Hi Frank
If as you say....Nothing is happening at all when you turn the key, you appear to have one of two problems. A faulty starter motor--or--- A faulty ignition switch. If you can tap the starter motor while another person keeps the key turned to the start position, and the engine now starts you now know it is a starter problem. When doing this PLEASE MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF GEAR.
If it should start up, or even engage the starter motor while IN GEAR, serious injuries could happen, and I do not mean to your car.
Good luck
John

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