Not starting, selector dependent on vario

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oldscoolcart
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Not starting, selector dependent on vario

Post by oldscoolcart » 01 May 2021 07:14 pm

Hi folks,

Some months ago, my V340 1.4S with vario started the following problem:
about 3 out of 10 times the car would not start on the key (and choke when cold), despite the selector being in N.
(I get no reaction on turning the key).
Taking it out of N and in again a few times did help, and the engine started.
Starting in P was working better then too.
The problem seems to get more serious, at the moment it hesitates 7 out of 10 times, and even starting in P will often not work.
Not nice when you want to drive away.
At first I did think the microswitch in the selector base could be involved, but I am not sure about that,
the button on the selector is working and I hear a faint clicking when I press it down (it serves the valve fine, it seems).
Anyone having a clue what is going on and how to tackle?

Thank you for your advice

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