Hey all,

First time here, hoping someone can offer advice. I bought an '06 Passat last month, it had 27k on it, perfect condition.

Two weeks after I bought it, it wouldn't start. I put the fancy key in the dash, everything lit up but nothing happened. I tried for 15 mins, nothing. No cranking, no attempt to start, nothing happened.

I took it to a dealership, they replaced the starter, it worked fine for about 5 days. Then, the same problem again. I put the key in, the lights all come on but nothing happens.

I had it towed back in, again, and I just got a call saying it's a bad starter! Seriously, what are the odds that this is two bad starters in a row? To me, it sounds like a faulty ignition switch or a wiring issue.

Is there anything I can do to get them to investigate further?

Thanks.

Where do you live? There is another thread on this topic, and the same scenario was happening to them when it got cold. Like 5-20*, then later after it warmed up, it would start. Issue thought to be the 2 different metals used in the ignition, and when cold, it would not make good contact.

Do you hear a "click" when you try to start it? I think its just a single click they were hearing. Some had luck with just holding the key in the start position for up to 1 minute, then it would sometimes make contact and work.

Search the threads below, its not that far down, good luck.... Greg