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2001 VW Cabrio ignition problem

I have a 2001 VW Cabrio. Within the last few months I have replaced the battery, alternator, and the starter. Currently it starts fine most of the time. Sometimes it won't start several time in a row or for hours. I tried to watch what happens when I start it and where the ground from the negative terminal of the battery connects to the side of the engine, it sparks when someone attempts to start it. I believe there might be a direct short somewhere in the ignition system. Where should I look and does anyone have a possible solution provided from experience or an ignition system diagram?

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SOURCE: 2001 vw cabrio won't turn over, replaced battery, starter and alternator. what could be the problem? it started up when being jumped the first few times, but nothing now

Have you had the flywheel ring gear checked out for worn or broken teeth this can can stop the engine turning over

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