the igintion will turn on only when it feels like it how do i check for a short in the wires

Asked by Sonya May 18, 2010 at 10:45 AM about the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when i put the key in ignition some times it will start and then i have to keep jiggling it around to make it start. the accessories will come on but the car wont turn over

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Tyrone answered 3 years ago

have someone check your ignition switch it might be loose or going bad

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