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2001 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission, Shifter, Starter.
Mileage: 78,000 miles.

Asked on May 5, 2012

My 2001 jetta gls 2 litre will not start.

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.
Thanks
Ken
Avatar Asked by kawmhw

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Replied on May 5, 2012

stick or automatic? possible clutch switch or neutral safety switch issue?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 5, 2012

the care is an automatic

Tiny Response from kawmhw
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Replied on May 5, 2012

where is the neutral safety switch and how do I test it?

Tiny Response from kawmhw
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Replied on May 5, 2012

i think it's right in your shifter console on shifter.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 5, 2012

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

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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Replied on May 6, 2012

agree with Thomas. you need to start testing from the ignition switch and move out.

Roy

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