It was perfectly fine this morning, and then after letting it sit for about 30 minutes I came out and it wouldn't start. At first I thought it had a dead battery, someone tried to jump me off but it didn't work. My lights, radio, and everything came on so i new it wasn't a dead battery. When i turn my key all the way over I can hear the fuel pump, but it doesn't even try to start. I tried tapping on the starter but it didn't do anything. I had to have to towed home. Any Ideas? Suggestions? Please help.
This procedure usually works:
·Check the battery cable connections:
Make sure the negative cable makes a good ground connection at the battery and (preferably) at the engine. Make sure the positive cable, makes a good connection at the battery and at the starter.
·Check the battery the simple way, like this:
Turn on the headlights, then try to start the car.If the headlights do not dim or go out, then the battery is likely ok.
·Check the starter and solenoid:
If the wiring looks ok, then look at the starter solenoid for a good connection, and proper voltage at the starter(10 volts minimum while cranking).
If the starter spins and no crank, the problem is most likely the Solenoid's pinion gear is stuck.
Have someone hit (not too hard) the starter while you try to start the car. This usually works by dislodging a stuck pinion gear.
·Make a simple test of the alternator:
If you can, somehow get the engine running, measure the voltage at the battery. It should be at least 13.6 volts to properly charge the battery.
Still could be starter look for bad fuse and neutral safety switch cluch switch bad cables
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I heard there was a recall for this and the dealrship should change your brake light switch free of charge, give them a call.
Gluck!
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Some German cars have anti-theft device inside to make it useless to steal...check at the dealership to see if jumping the battery will activate this(the car thinks its being stolen) .
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i think is the gas fuel pump if u didnt saw any warning lights (it never shows for some reason)
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The key hub is composed on an key mechanism (that also commands the Neiman - the steering lock) and an electrical switch with several (in your case 4) contacts.
From what you describe it appears that the metal pin contact for the starter motor from the switch has broken (shorting the other contacts in the process) and has blocked the key mechanism. Just replace the key switch with a new one like
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1992/volkswagen/cabriolet/steering/ignition_switch.html
If necessary also get a new mechanism
http://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/ignition_lock_cylinder/volkswagen/cabriolet.html
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