1996 GTI problem's

[gshunt3]

Greetings, I have a 1996 GTI, w 717, dual carb engine. When I attach the dess cord sometimes I get 2 beeps and sometimes nothing. With the dess cord attached, when I touch the St/ Stop button, just touch not hold, the engine cranks and continues to crank. When I touch the button again the cranking stops. I have replaced the S/ St button with a new one. Is there any way to by-pass the dess system (it's a royal pain).
Any ideas and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[mikidymac]

No, you can't bypass the DESS.

It sounds like your starter solenoid is sticking. It could be bad but a weak battery can also cause it to stick.

 

[gshunt3]

Well Well! Found the problem - The st/ Stop button, must have had a SLIGHT short. Yes I know you can't be SLIGHTLY pregnant, but this switch was. I barley got a reading with an ohm meter, but that was enough. Went to a local Sea Doo dealer (Cove Marina ) and was quoted $149.00 for a new switch. After I recovered I went to a local hardware store and purchased a door bell button , $3.49, works just fine!!

 

[kevinz]

No, you can't bypass the DESS.

It sounds like your starter solenoid is sticking. It could be bad but a weak battery can also cause it to stick.

If you have the shop version of candoo pro or an old BUDS handheld programmer with the race tuning software you can indeed turn off DESS.

 

[wfo speedracer]

I can't say I recommend the door bell buzzer but WSM make replacement switches that are way more reasonable than OEM ones. Part number 004-116 replaces part number 278000501 and retails for $39.95, The WSM switch does come with the connectors to hook it up to the stock harness but you will have to crimp and or solder them onto the wires .