Question about 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
Turn key on and lights briefly flash, go off, and nothing.
No noise, no click, nothing.
Tried jumping it and same.
Then it miraculously starts but not again.
Checked fuses.
Make sure to check all of the connections from your battery to the starter and especially check the ground and the body to engine ground.
This is usually the problem.
Thanks,
Tim
Posted on May 29, 2009
It turns out my starter was bad. I replaced the starter and it now fires up like a champ.
Thanks for the suggestions, Tim.
Any thoughts on loss of acceleration (falling out of gear?). The problem is most noticeable while driving up hills.
If I give it too much gas it just revs; laying off the pedal gets it back in gear but makes it tricky to get up steep inclines and maintain a reasonable mph.
I had my transmission overhauled last year after similar symptoms manifested. The cable coming off the accelerator pedal appears quite slack and actually came disconnected from the pedal yesterday while shifting gears.
Frustrated and hoping I don't need to drop hundreds more dollars into the transmission I just had fixed,
Luke
Posted on May 29, 2009
Hi,
A 6ya expert can help you resolve that issue over the phone in a minute or two.
Best thing about this new service is that you are never placed on hold and get to talk to real repairmen in the US.
The service is completely free and covers almost anything you can think of (from cars to computers, handyman, and even drones).
click here to download the app (for users in the US for now) and get all the help you need.
Good luck!
Posted on Jan 02, 2017
Mar 14, 2015 | 1995 Land Rover Range Rover
Jan 04, 2018 | 2008 Volkswagen Beetle
Jan 18, 2013 | 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
Sep 01, 2012 | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Jul 27, 2012 | Cars & Trucks
Jun 17, 2010 | 1997 Nissan Pickup
Mar 09, 2010 | 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
Feb 04, 2010 | 1999 Volkswagen Golf
Mar 16, 2009 | Hyundai Motor 2000 Tiburon
Dec 04, 2008 | 2003 Volkswagen Golf
650 people viewed this question
Usually answered in minutes!
pnwbbgdog,
have you found a solution yet? If so, please share.
I'm dealing with the same issue on my 81 vw diesel pickup. I had a
similar problem occur about a year ago. It turned out to be the glow
plug fusible link located in the engine side of the firewall.
Thinking it might be the same problem, I inspected the link, tightened
screws--- but alas, still no luck. Fuses, battery cables, grounds look
good. I'm not so savvy in the electrical department, welcome to any
suggestions.
Thanks!
×