key doesnt work. no power in car

2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
140,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • TURBO • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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C-S-THOMAS
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when i put the key in the ignition, it doesnt turn. it makes No sound.

abs brake light was on for months, a mechanic said it would eventually lock up. is that what happened?
i really want to get this fixed. i am the 2nd owner of this car. I have had it since 2005, i really don't want to junk it.

please help
Dec 10, 2013 at 6:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Might want to start at the ignition switch cylinder lock-
Dec 10, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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C-S-THOMAS
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thank you for responding. where do I find that switch? is that something I switch on or replace ignition?
Dec 11, 2013 at 1:15 AM
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Watch the following videos I made, so you can do some testing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEdr2Q0atA8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJKthmyLffc

The problem in the video is different from what you described, but the videos will show you how to gain access to the ignition switch, so you can use a screwdriver to see if it will crank.

Standard or automatic?

Thomas
Dec 11, 2013 at 3:22 PM