VW Polo 2000 1l - Electrical/Starter Motor Problem

AntKing

Anyone know much about Polo's electrics? Have the follwoing problems;

• have full electrical power for everything except ignition / starter motor
• no click at all from solenoid
  
  Is there a common problem with Polo ignition barrels?
  Is there a starter relay?
  
  Can't find the starter motor either?!
  
  Help?! Any assistance much appreciated!

cantdecide

Try here http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showforum=39 Have no ideas, myself.

Mr.Diagnostic

Faulty ignition switch, just the electrical part not the barrel. very common.

crosstownk

As per Mr.D above - the switches give trouble on a regular basis. As stated above, you only need the switch in behind the key & barrel assembly.

AntKing

Great, thanks so much for the feedback.

Can one access the switch easily or does one need to go to an auto-electrician or recognised dealer?

crosstownk

Any decent mechanic/auto-electrician should be able to replace the switch. No need to go to a VW dealer whatsoever.

Just be sure to get a definitive diagnosis before replacing the part - remember, this is the internet