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

Tyrone answered 14 years ago

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

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