2020 polo gti intermittent start
2020 polo gti intermittent start
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sc0tt

Original Poster:

18,235 posts

224 months

Hi all,

Looking for some advice on an issue with my 2020 VW Polo GTI.

Occasionally it won’t start – dash lights come on fine but there’s no crank, just a single click. Other times it starts completely normally.

The battery has been replaced and fully charged, and I’ve also replaced the batteries in both key fobs. I had the starter checked by an independent starter motor specialist, and they said the starter itself tested fine.

So currently:
• Dash lights OK
• Battery replaced and charged
• Starter checked and reportedly fine
• Intermittent single click, no crank

Has anyone experienced this or have any ideas what to check next?

jeremyc

27,084 posts

307 months

Auto or manual gearbox?

Could it be a faulty brake switch (auto) or clutch switch (manual) inhibiting starting intermittently?