1995 Volkswagen Jetta Turns over but won't start.

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1995 Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Just replaced timing belt and water pump put it all back together and now it turns over but won't start. Seems to not be getting spark and was fine before the work was done. There is no crank sensor under the timing belt cover like the dealer ship and another mechanic suggested what else should I look for?
Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
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Recheck timing marks and firing order
check coil
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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How can I check the coil?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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? Disconnect harness connector from Ignition Coil Power Output Stage (N157).
? Disconnect ignition wire from Ignition Coil (N152).
? Switch multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) to resistance range.
? Connect multimeter between Ignition Coil terminals -1- and -15- and measure primary resistance.
? Primary resistance: 0.5-0.7 Ohms
? Connect multimeter between Ignition Coil terminals -4- and -15- and measure secondary resistance.
? Secondary resistance: 3000-4000 Ohms
If resistance values are not within the specified ranges:
? Remove Ignition Coil (N152) and replace Ignition Coil Power Output Stage (N157).
? Repeat primary and secondary resistance checks.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Ok now if the coil comes out ok and everything else is correct as far as the timing and firing order could it be anything else?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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Have a lot of possibilities
but You have to take it one step at a time
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Ok coil checked out good found a broken wire on the distributor plug got new plug wired it back in still won't fire up. I'm about to take it in and have it fixed but really don't want too. What would be the next thing to check?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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Do u have power at the coil
when key on?
And you are sure that you have no spark
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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Yes we are getting power at the coil when key is on and yes positive we are getting no spark.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, CHECKING
Disconnect harness connector on Camshaft Position Sensor at Ignition Distributor.

Connect Fluke 83 multimeter with adapter cables from VW 1594 to measure voltage across outer terminals of connector.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_vw_4.jpg


Switch ignition ON.
Specified values:
Up to 10.93 production, 49-states: 10 Volts min.
Up to 10.93 production, California: 5 Volts min.
From 10.93 production, all vehicles: 5 Volts min.
If OK:
Replace Ignition Distributor. See Ignition distributor, removing/installing .
If NOT OK:
Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (J220).
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Could u give me a pic of where the Motronic Engine Control Module is located the book I have don't show u much as far as location.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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What exactly is the Montronic Engine control module?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic1_236.jpg



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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Ok replaced the coil along with the module that is attached to it. Just replaced the ecm and still no spark and getting no voltage at the plug for the distributor. What else can u think to check?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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Remove the distributor cap and crank engine does the rotor rotate?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Yes the rotor turns.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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I have already checked all the fuses and all were good. Is there any kinda relay, fuse, or fuseable link that could cause anything like this?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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Relay # 3
check it check for power
did u check the plug and wires into the dist. Under the cap
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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Yes the wires and plugs are fine matter of fact we had to take the plugs out yesterday cause we flooded it trying to get it started. Ok if the relay is getting power any way to tell if its bad?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
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Mark it and switch it with a similar one
u know that you have a crank sensor or engine speed sensor at the rear of the engine by the flywheel
you may wont's to give it a check
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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We know about the Crank sensor but we can't seem to find it anywhere. Do u have a pic that shows about where it is located? We are having no luck finding it.
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