1997 volkswagen jetta start problem

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TUFFBONNEVILLE
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1997 volkswagen jetta start problem

Post by TUFFBONNEVILLE »

has a new starter works fine when you jump solenoid with wire to battery
but you plug the harness into it and wont start
could it be bad ignition or what
i am lost with this been working on it for two day so any info
would help
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Re: 1997 volkswagen jetta start problem

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Manual or automatic?
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Re: 1997 volkswagen jetta start problem

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83 regal 468 big block chevy
02 gmc k2500 6'' lift kit 35'' tall tires 148,000 miles original drive train
95 bonneville sle stock 230,000 miles original engine one trans rebuilt
95 bonneville ssei 163,123 miles rebuilt engine (mean green bonne) sold
95 chevy suburban k1500 203,000 miles wifes truck sold
01 ford f350 crew cab long bed 7.3l diesel 160,000
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Re: 1997 volkswagen jetta start problem

Post by Dutch »

Try to get ahold of the schematic for your starting circuit...you either have a fuse/relay that is bad or an ignition switch issue. Not familiar with Volkswagons, but this is a good bet!
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