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Thanks for the tip but would plug lead, distributor or coil problems stop the starter motor from turning? When I say it won't start I mean the starter motor will not kick in -it's like trying to start it in drive - all the ignition lights do their thing, the seat belt warning boinger goes off but ...

I wish I could tell. Now I've paid $250 for the auto inhibitor switch and am having exactly the same problems, I think the non starting is not related to the auto. Even though when warm it still won't start in Park.

after that it immediately started with the first turn of the key! I drove it home then went to start it four hours later and it was dead again Update.. With a great deal of pessimism I try it this morning and it starts first time! What can it be.? ..loose damp contacts somewhere but where should I ...

Hi all, Hoping someone has a clue about this maddening problem.. My 98 VW Polo Automatic will only start and turn over in Neutral(not Park) but as weather has been getting colder and colder it has been increasingly difficult to get any action even in Neutral. Sometimes after 1- 30 minutes of turning ...