2018 VW Tiguan Engine Start Button Removal

Procedure to remove the engine start/stop button requires care so that expensive trim parts are not damaged

[@papayacheng]

Thank you so much, my 2108 Tiguan start button was saved following your video and hundreds of dollars saved for a trip to VW tech

[@ms10241024]

Thank you so much for this. I just replaced mine on my 2019 Tiguan having had to source a grey market import. Where the video helps, where photos and words can't, is showing you where to apply force without fear of breaking something.

[@jamiemazzetti]

Such a great video! Clear, concise and helpful. I found a genuine button for $120 Aud. I probably would have spent at least double that if taken to Volkswagen. Thanks so much 👍🏻

[@papayacheng]

Can I ask where to buy the button? , mine is 2018 Tiguan, thanks!!

[@ArkiHunter]

Thank you for this video. Changed my switch today. Cheers

[@denisohbrien]

Thankyou for a proper concise straight to the point video :)

[@roysouthon4902]

Great vid thanks for sharing. Saved me a ton of money getting auto electrician in

[@njmaxton4530]

Brilliant thanks. If you take the wiring off the gear change too it gives you more room to work. Button removed, cleaned and everything working 100% again. Thanks.

[@jollyrogerupyours]

Great video thanks. I replaced mine a few years back at a dealer cost €195 installed by VW (AND they wanted to charge me for diagnostics in case not the button which I refused). I needed another so maybe last time they just cleaned the terminals with alcohol rubbing solution? Anyway I bought the genuine item from VW costing €70 and installed it today myself! thanks to you for your video. Noticed my new VW part had interlinked OOOO printed on it so seems Audi and VW share parts

[@joshbrennan8545]

Thanks mate. Worked perfectly.

[@stevanstojanovic3278]

Good video mate, thanks for posting!

[@mikaeltulloch-reid7065]

This is an excellent video

[@tazpc1]

Thanks dead easy to follow your instructions

[@psm2day]

Thanks for posting, having trouble with my 2019 Tiguan, took it to my local VW dealer to fix under warranty, they said 10 days for the part to arrive thats over a month ago now and now they say they dont have a clue when it will arrive, ordered one myself off ebay for £11, arrived today fitted in less than 10 mins, about the same time it took me to start the car at work today, my garage wanted to charge VW warranty £188 for doing the same.

[@bsriram84]

hi, i have the same issue. cant seem to source the start/stop button for my VW tiguan 2019. the ones on ebay are for 2018 model or earlier. do you have the link for the 2019 model please ?

[@jacobryder]

@@bsriram842017+ is the same until 2021

[@publius1252]

You don’t need a gun or knife to rob someone. As VW proved to you.

[@callumyt69]

Good shit!

[@borhenzarrami2661]

Thanks ma negga

[@dfidge]

Or if you're cheap (like me) you can pull the switch apart and clean the contacts inside with iso-propyl alcohol and a cotton tip. The original button now works as good as new!

[@timmcgoldrick2383]

How do you clean it mate? Managed to get it out , but what’s next ? 😅😅

[@dfidge]

@@timmcgoldrick2383 split it apart and use a contact cleaner.

[@nigelfox6683]

Excellent video. I also have a 2018 Tiguan and the stop/start button has started to be temperamental. Google gives a number of part numbers for the button, does anyone have a part number for the genuine VW part please?

[@georgevidas8256]

Many different Start Buttons for various markets. Best option is to ask a VW dealer for the part number based on your car's VIN.

[@polkkki]

👍

[@johnpiguet1002]

Hi , Many thks for this tutorial. I'd know what's the genuine part number, to order it to VW. Could you help me on this topic ?

[@georgevidas8256]

There are many different part numbers for the same starter button. Call a vw genuine parts supplier. They have a database with every VIN sold in your country and the parts list for your car.

[@ohmileinchen]

Hello from Germany 😊 I‘m until the part to release the button itself but there is the problem…I can’t release the button from the case…is there any plug there?? Cable is released…I’m scared to broken something 🫣

[@georgevidas8256]

There are 2 small clips holding the button housing but they come off with firm pressure from underneath when you remove it from the console. The new button has clips provided. Place a cloth under the button assembly to catch any parts which might fall into the console

[@DimitrisChr]

Can't get the first center part out! I push forward and up but nothing releases. Did you first use a prying tool or should it be as easy as you show in the video?

[@jogboy83]

Am struggling too. How did you manage to get the wire/coupler out ?

[@DimitrisChr]

@@jogboy83 i used a plastic prying tool. The ones from ifixit for computers/phones.

[@laviniae.1982]

You didn't show a damn thing

[@georgevidas8256]

Maybe I edited out too much video

[@roysouthon4902]

@lavinaE - If you can’t follow this easy explained vid then you need help!!

[@publius1252]

Other than how to remove an old starter button and replace it with a new one, you mean?