vinkodex.The ignition lock barrel wears out: it will not start
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cheap repair
severity
not available
mileage
2
sources
2 sources next to the write-up.
The fault
How you spot it
The mechanism of the ignition switch can give up as early as around 50,000 km: the key turns but the car does not start, or only after several attempts. On a van this is more common than on a car, because a courier vehicle is started dozens of times a day: the wear comes from how it is used, not from the model year. The symptom typically gets worse gradually: at first you only occasionally have to try twice.
Which model
Who it affects
The card opens the generation, the engine or the transmission.
Generations and models
1 generations.
Volkswagen
I
Crafter
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Volkswagen Crafter I
2006–2017
vinkodex.Checklist
The ignition lock barrel wears out: it will not start
What you would check for this fault. Take it to the car.
Before you buy
Checklist
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Sources
How we know
- autodoc.co.ukVW Crafter: common problems and faultsautodoc.co.uk
Van Service Centre Manchester | Van Servicing Repair MOT In Greater ManchesterThe 14 Most Common Problems With The Volkswagen Crafter | Van Service Centre ManchesterFacing Volkswagen Crafter problems? Our guide covers the 14 most common faults, from DPF and AdBlue issues to electrical gremlins and suspension wear.
Information, not an expert opinion
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