wont crank help

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
145,000 MILES
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WILDBILL713
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car wont crank just replaced ignition switch
1 of those made in mexico when hot wont crank if you cool off the ignition switch car starts a week ago stopped completely only starts if u push it and pop the clutch startet was tested a 3 different stores it still good what can it be
Aug 3, 2011 at 4:00 AM
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F4I_GUY
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When it doesn't start, check to see if you have battery voltage at the S terminal on the starter. If you do, replace the starter.
Aug 28, 2018 at 10:02 AM
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WILDBILL713
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tryed a screw driver on starter terminals no spark which is weirdim thinkin maybe starter could be cooked from pop starting the car
should i use a meter on those terminals
thank you
Aug 28, 2018 at 10:02 AM
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