1998 Volkswagen Beetle
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2000 Volkswagen Beetle starting problems due to anti theft system




By melissajohns on Feb 06, 2009

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I have a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle that sometimes will not start due to ( I have been told by the Volswagen repair shop) the anti-theft system. It will only do this occasionally. Any suggestions as they could not fix the car.

Clarification Request

Posted by jgwhomeequip on Feb 06, 2009

Why are they saying it is the Anti theft system? Also the Anti Theft system is wired into your ignition, but that does not usually happen unless you have it wired to not start the car

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Feb 06, 2009

-   2000 VW Beetle - The anti-theft light will come on when the car does not start. Sometimes you can use the other key, and it will start. The engine cranks but then dies immediately. It doesn't always do this. It starts the majority of the time. It does not die while it is running.
-   Guest

Solution #1

posted on Feb 12, 2009
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you need to check the drivers door lock unit. this is a more common problem where the switch fails and the anti-theft system doesn't get disarmed by the door unlocking
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