1996 Polo 1.6cl auto-Starting Problems

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bigalblobby1
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1996 Polo 1.6cl auto-Starting Problems

Post by bigalblobby1 »

Hi Folks!!!!

Can you help?

My Polo sometimes won't start, even no lights on the dash. No starter turning nothing!! But if I move the auto gear stick back and forward a few times it comes to life and starts no problem. This is only every 5 out of 10 start ups.

Is there a sensor in the gearbox to tell it when it's in park or neutral? I'm sure this is the problem but don't know what I'm looking for?


Cheers!!!!!
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Re: 1996 Polo 1.6cl auto-Starting Problems

Post by alexperkins »

There is a sensor that detects neutral - its likely thats what is causing your problem. I think its located either under the shifter, or on the gearbox side.
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