dzljedi
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Symptom: upon turning ignition switch to ACC. just before cranking engine. the dash lights all go off and the trip and clock display reset. Everything goes blank and dome light dims. At other times all indicators are normal for start up (waiting for the glow plugs ok signal) and at start up request nothing happens.
Secondary Symptom; ignition key in ACC. clutch depressed- all lights and sound along with doors auto lock begin to blink, clank,and sound. If I request start up it symptoms don't change.
What I have done so far:
1.Replaced ignition switch (4B0-905-849) because when I wiggle the key the car would start. It was good for 1 day and symptoms returned. Replaced the old one and continued to drive the car with a flat head screwdriver directly to the switch. Yesterday the car stopped responding, even when I swapped old and new ignition switch.
2. I reseated the fuses in the flat black container that comes off the positive (red) cable of the battery. I was told that poor connection here could be a cause.
3. Push start the car and then it works, until it doesn't
4: Battery is brand new; purchased in October of 2017.
5. Took it to a mechanic and they could not find any problems; because the freaking car was working fine!
Please help out if you have seen this issue before.