1980 Volkswagen Rabbit

1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
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WILLHART
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Engine Mechanical problem
1980 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

my car wont start it turns over but wont start
i checked the fuel pump and fuel fillter and they both seem to be working fine
What else could possible be making it not star?
I also checked the spark plugs and cleanded them
Oct 17, 2009 at 6:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to check the fuel pressure if its within specs and also check for spark-I recommend you do below

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Oct 18, 2009 at 1:52 AM
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