1986 Volkswagen Jetta starting problem

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1986 Volkswagen Jetta Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I had an ignition problem on my 86 jetta(I had to hold my key in a certain spot so it would run. I cut the two black ignition wires from the ignition and ran a hot wire to them and it worked for one day. Now it just turns over but will not start. I have spark and fuel
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 2:27 PM

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Tiny
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Is the spark a hot blue snapping spark? Have you actually checked fuel pump pressure?

Let me know.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:55 AM
Tiny
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Gave it a tune up and fired right up guess spark must have been a bit weak
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:55 AM
Tiny
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That's good news. Glad you got it going.

Take care and let us know if you have questions in the future.
Joe
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