Battery light on won't start

Tiny
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  • 1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 85,000 MILES
I replaced the starter, checked relay replaced relay. Now it won't even turn over or even make sound when I turn key. If I bump start it it runs fine?
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 AT 12:21 PM

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Tiny
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I would test the trigger wire at the starter when the key is in the crank position, please go over this video to show you how.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

My guess would be you have a defective starter, common. Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on
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Thursday, January 29th, 2026 AT 9:06 AM

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