Fidgety starting R

Gottraction · Nov 11, 2018

Not how i wanted my first post to go! I purchased a 15 Golf R recently and Im already having some of the no start fob/start/ stop button issues. They key is always around the front seat/console area and i have to move it around pretty close to the column to make it work eventually. I'm waiting to get into a dealer to see if my extended warranty will cover it or not. Searching through the forum I found and ordered the switch today on Ebay. My question is can the actual fob recognizing module go bad thats in the steering column?

adam1991 · Nov 11, 2018

let's start with the cheap and obvious first: does your Kessy key have a fresh battery in it?

Gottraction · Nov 11, 2018

First thing I did. still doing the same afterwards. Do most just hold down the button until it starts?

jmblur · Nov 11, 2018

Does it say key fob not found? If not, it may be he button itself failing.

Gottraction · Nov 11, 2018

I don't see any error messages on the cluster. Just the steering wheel and the brake pedal indicator. So the only other thing most likely is the button? Would the Module in the steering column say key fob not found it that actually went bad itself and not the on/off switch?

Shmito_R · Nov 12, 2018

Sounds weird, but your actual car battery might be on its way out. Before my car battery completely died on me, this started happening. Inconsistent start ups with the button.

Gottraction · Nov 12, 2018

Hmm I'll have to check the voltage. Thanks guys I'll update when the part comes in. Mods I just realized I posted this in the wrong spot. Feel free to move

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