Most likely he has to turn the ignition on when he tows the car, to prevent the steering lock from activating. As you know, leaving the ignition on will reset the system, so by the time he's back at the workshop the problem has gone away by itself.
I heard that if you leave the keys in the ignition even if you turn the automobile off it will kill the battery. It's a habit some people have, I don't know if it applies here or not.
Seized engine?
Dead or weak battery?
Loose or corroded battery cables?
Bad starter?
Bad starter solenoid?
Bad neutral or clutch safety switch?
There are numerous reasons why a 1996 VW Cabrop will not start. A few reasons could be the ignition switch, bad battery, or the starter.
If a car engine will not turn over, it could be out of gas. It could also need a tune up or possibly have an electrical problem.
if it doesnt turn over
check your battery, you might just need a jump. the battery is under the rear seat.
if it doesent turn over its a dead battery or a loose battery terminal try jump starting it and see if it turns over
Several things could be happening. Dead Battery? Starter motor? Fuel Filter clogged? It depends on what other things are or are not happening when you are trying to start.
Yes. It is in the door latch.
For the 2.8 v6 its 6.5 qts with oil and filter change.
http://www.tobio.info/passat/howtos/passat_air_filter.html
On my 1995 Passat it is located on the fuse block, under the dash, to the left of the steering column. I doubt they have moved it from this location.
they are a pain in the butt, you have to diconnect the strut mounting bolts on the strut tower and lower control arm, and you will need a 17mm Allen wrench sears carries them good luck
where is the starter located in a 2001 VW Passat. GLS 1.8 V6
My 2001 VW Passat is has the same problem!!
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has 20 valves.
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has an inline 4 engine.
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat's turning circle is 37.4 ft..
is the brake and clutch reservior integral on a 2001 vw passat tdi
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat runs on premium unleaded (recommended).
The starter on a 2001 VW Passat is located on the right side of the engine's bottom. The shield has to be removed before you can reach the starter.
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has a 8 ft. 10.4 in. (106.4 in.) wheel base.
turn signal switch is the hazard button! Pull out hazard button and replace it! good luck!
Out of gas? 99 vw passat will not start but turns over have full gas tank try to turn over