My 2001 jetta gls 2 litre will not start.

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
78,000 MILES
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KAWMHW
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I checked my battery and have 12 volts at the terminals. I cleaned all the connections. My lights horn and everything else works. When I turn the key nothing happens except I do hear the fuel pump being energized. I took the small wire off the starter and put a test light at it and turned the key( no light). The last thing I tried was bypassing the ignition and put 12 volts directly to the starter solenoid.The car started. Don't know what to do next.
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Ken
May 5, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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FIXITMR
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stick or automatic? possible clutch switch or neutral safety switch issue?
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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KAWMHW
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the care is an automatic
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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KAWMHW
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where is the neutral safety switch and how do I test it?
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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FIXITMR
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i think it's right in your shifter console on shifter.
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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EXOVCDS
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There are several components that work together, to allow the engine
to be cranked.

- ignition switch (feeds power to the P/N relay
- multi-function transmission range switch (tells the TCM what position
the shifter is in)
- TCM - transmission control module (grounds the P/N relay to allow cranking of the engine)
- park / neutral position Relay (supplies power to the starter when
the TCM provides a ground)

Park / Neutral relay is located on the relay panel.

Transmission Range switch is mounted to the transmission.

Thomas
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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agree with Thomas. you need to start testing from the ignition switch and move out.

Roy
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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