2002 Golf GTI/1.8 - Won't Start
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Asked by katinvegas Nov 09, 2018 at 01:51 PM about the 2002 Volkswagen Golf

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car won't start - you can turn the key and it gives no resistance or hesitation.  
Full power for the lights, dash, radio - but can't start - no clicking sound like
trying to start - nothing.  Any suggestions.

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Mike answered 5 years ago

Sounds like a bad ignition lock cylinder.

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katinvegas answered 5 years ago

(Mike answered 11 minutes ago Sounds like a bad ignition lock cylinder.) Is this something difficult to replace?

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Mike answered 5 years ago

I've never done a VW, check the web or go to your local library and check out a service manual

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