PROBLEM
|
PROBABLE CAUSE
|
WHAT
TO
DO
VWowill
not
start:
1.
Run
down
or
dead
1.
Charge
or
replace
battery.
engine
will
not
turn
battery.
over
or
turns over
2,
Loose connection
2,
Make
sure
that all connections
are
tight.
too
slowly.
A.
At battery
A. Check both cable connections
on
battery
and
grounded
end of
B. Ai
starter
ground
strap.
G.
At
ignition
switch
or
B.
Check
connections
at
solenoid,
mounted
on
starter,
under
right
|
fuse box
rear
of vehicle.
|
C. Check
push-on
connectors
behind
dashboard.
3.
Starter
failure.
3.
Ask
for
assistance.
4,
On vehicles
with
4,
Shift into Neutral
or
Park.
Automatic
ES
|
Transmission:
The
selector lever is
notin
starting position.
|
VW
will
not
start:
|
5,
Loose connection in
5.
Check
for loose
connections
at
coil,
distributor and spark
plugs.
engine
turns
over.
|
ignition
system.
6.
Loose
connection in
6.
Check push-on
connector on
coil (thin black
wire).
Check
tight
fit
primary
circuit
to
coil,
of
spark plug
connectors.
Gheck
ignition
wires for
tight
fit.
Should
the
|
engine
not
start,
ask for
assistance.
|
|
If
you
are
not
fully
familiar with proper
repair procedures, do
not attempt
the
checks
or
repairs
described
on
this
page.
See alsa
CAUTIONS
on
page 56.
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