my RPM won't respond. The car wants to start but the engine is not responding.

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
114,000 MILES
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PISTACHA
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While driving I notice that the gears where not responding properly. Eventually they will but forced. After driving the vehicle for 15 mins the car will not take the 3rd gear. I press gas as much as I could trying to speed up the car to get the 3rd gear, but it won't work. I pull over park the car. Tried to start the engine, but it won't and the car would rattle like the engine was going to drop on the floor. This morning the car won't start but the rattling is gone.
Jan 11, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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Auto or manual? have you checked all the fluid levels? will the engine crank over on the key?
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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Yes I have check all the fluids and it's all good. Yes the engine crank over on the key.
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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diesel or petrol?
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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Petrol -gasoline
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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petrol - gasoline engine
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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if it won't run you should really get a scan done first, and eliminate any unresolved fault codes and get the fuel pressure checked as well.
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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