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Product overview

Genuine OEM Volkswagen Ignition Starter Switch, part number 5Q0905849A. This electrical component is responsible for initiating the engine starting sequence when the key or start button is activated. It forms a crucial link in the vehicle's ignition system, ensuring power is correctly supplied to the starter motor and other necessary circuits. Located within the steering column or dashboard assembly, this switch weighs 0.029 kg. Using a genuine OEM ignition switch guarantees precise electrical contacts, correct signal characteristics, and long-term reliability, preventing starting issues and maintaining vehicle security.

Catalogue entry: SWITCH.

Technical details

Category
Ignition
Country of origin
Hungary
Customs (HS) code
85365019
Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Product Type
Genuine new auto parts
Shipping size (L × W × H)
10.5 × 4 × 4 cm
Shipping weight
0.03 kg

Specifications

As recorded in the manufacturer’s parts catalogue for this part number.

Equipment codes

  • only with4I2
  • only with4K3
  • 4I2
  • 4K3

PR codes identify the factory option a part belongs to; your vehicle’s are listed on the data sticker in the boot well or service booklet.

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Parts diagram & fitment

26 vehicles

Ignition Starter Switch — locate 5Q0905849A Volkswagen Ignition Starter Switch | Genuine OEM in the official exploded view and explore the surrounding assembly.

Parts in this assembly11
Compatible / alternative parts(3)
Vehicle fitment table26

Europe (22)

VehicleYearsPos.QtyRemarkPR
fabia2021-8
Kamiq2019-81PR:2F
Kodiaq2018-20228
Arona FR2017-81PR:8T7,8T88T7
Ibiza FR2017-81PR:8T7,8T88T7
T-Roc BlueMotion2017-202471PR:4I2,4K3
Karoq2017-20228
Octavia2017-20205
Ateca Style2016-81
Tiguan 2.0 4Motion2016-2024714I2
Kodiaq2016-20248
MAN TGE 552016-202171
MAN TGE 352016-202171
golf 2.02016-202071
Superb Combi2015-20245VALEO5Q
golf 1.62015-201971
fabia2014-20222
Golf 1.4 BlueMotion2014-201771PR:7Y0,7Y8+
Golf Estate 1.42014-201771PR:1M
Golf Estate2013-201771
Golf 1.4 BlueMotion2012-201771
Octavia2012-20175

Other markets (4)

VehicleYearsPos.QtyRemarkPR
Polo 1.62020-202281PR:4I22FM
Kodiaq2017-2022714I2
Tiguan 2.0 4Motion2016-202271PR:4I2,4K34I2
Superb NF2015-202371

Diagrams & fitment data powered by oemdiagrams.com

5Q0905849A Volkswagen Ignition Starter Switch | Genuine OEM is fitted on: fabia 2021-; Kamiq 2019-; Kodiaq 2018-2022; Arona FR 2017-; Ibiza FR 2017-; T-Roc BlueMotion 2017-2024; Karoq 2017-2022; Octavia 2017-2020; Ateca Style 2016-; Tiguan 2.0 4Motion 2016-2024; Kodiaq 2016-2024; MAN TGE 55 2016-2021; MAN TGE 35 2016-2021; golf 2.0 2016-2020; Superb Combi 2015-2024; golf 1.6 2015-2019; fabia 2014-2022; Golf 1.4 BlueMotion 2014-2017; Golf Estate 1.4 2014-2017; Golf Estate 2013-2017; Golf 1.4 BlueMotion 2012-2017; Octavia 2012-2017; Polo 1.6 2020-2022; Kodiaq 2017-2022; Tiguan 2.0 4Motion 2016-2022; Superb NF 2015-2023.