96 Golf wont start .. turns over gets spark but wont start

Disconnect one of the cables from the battery. Leave off for 5 min. Reconnect the cable, tighten properly, snug. Computer is now reset. Perhaps that will work....

i have found many problems with electrical ignition switch to be the problem

engine turn over wont start, to pin point problem need to check for spark at spark plugs and check listen see if you can hear fuel pump running with the ignition switch on position for 3 seconds.i would code scan vechicle before buying new parts.could have faulty camshaft position sensor or faulty crankshaft position sensor.

Tyhe first thing you shd always do on any car with starting problems is to check the spark on the plugs to localize the problem to either fuel or ignition problem. If u have an old spark plug lying around, remove one spark plug wire and attach it to the plug and lay it against the block. If it fires, when the engine turns, then it will most likely be fuel problem.
If it turns out to be fuel problem, you can prove it by using starting fluid carefully into the breather area.

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I have worked on a similar problem with one of these vans. You either have spark or fuel issues if the engine turns over. I would say jugging by that it will start after long cranks that it might be fuel related and you should have the vans fuel pressure checked to see if it is in range and not weak.If it is security related a light would flash for that.You can easily figure out if it is fuel related by spraying carb cleaner in the hose where the are filter is but be careful not to spray on the mass air flow sensor. I hope this points you in the right direction.

sounds like a crank sensor behind the crank pully

Hi, just a random idea: are all the cables to the plugs okay? If there is no ignition, the problem could be there.

hello, it sounds like your starter is going bad.

After sitting for a long time my Honda has a hard time starting. I have forun that it isn't a ignition problem rather a compression problem. Try about a tablespoon of 10w30 down the spark plug holes. turn the motor over then replace the plugs.

hi check the basics is the air cleaner ok is there any restrictions in the intake if every thing appears ok test the engine control temperture are definatley your best bet yates210456