VW Jetta

you need a new battery. if battery has been replaced and this still does not solve the problem, you must have had the bad battery for too long and it ruined the

If the new battery doesn't solve the problem you can have check the battery cables, make sure they have a clean tight connection. Also the problem could be with your starter also.

1999.5 and newer Volkswagens: you will need proof of vehicle ownership (registration card with vin) to the VW dealer and have them cut you a key. If the key works but the engine will not run, you will have to get it towed to the dealer to have the key activated. It has an immobilizer system (antitheft)

1999 and older Volkswagens do not, you will need to remove the door handle to obtain the lock 4 digit code to have a key made.

See www.veedubkey.com for lost key services through the internet for all keys up to 2005.

I own a v.w. beetle. Had to have the radio replaced in it. Brought it to the v.w. dealership. They had to call Germany to get the code for the radio. Sometimes it is written down in your owner's manuel. That's where my old one was before I put the new radio in. Did you know you can't even change the battery in the car without plugging it up to keep and electrical charge are you will not be able to start your car. There has to be a 12 volt going through it at all times. There is also a code for that to. that's v.w.'s for ya. We have to pay for all these problems.

Each car has a unique radio code. In the manual there is a perforated card that has the number. If you have the booklet check in there. I bought mine used and the card w/ number was still in there, fortunately.

Drop the glove box door and you should be able to see it.

remove the plug unscrew the bolts and put back the way you remove it .

Depending on what car you have, the crank angle sensor is normally located behind your harmonic balancer, or somewhere close to the crank. To remove the harmonic balancer you'll first need to remove the drive belt then remove the bolts holding on the harmonic balancer. It won't usually come off easily so it'll need some persuasion with a few light taps from a hammer, or in severe cases a bearing puller. Once the balancer is removed access to the crank angle sensor is very easy. All you need to do is interchange the busted sensor for a new one.

Probably because the cap is worn out. They're cheap, so you might as well replace it. Look at where the seal touches the radiator while you're at it and make sure there's no crud interfering with making a good seal. In a modern car the fluid level goes all the way to the top of the radiator, and the overflo gets caught in the bottle, so if the seal isn't good it will leak more or less all the time, at least until you've lost so much coolant that the radiator is no longer full. The gasket is probably damaged or worn. Replace the cap and it should be ok. Caps are supposed to be able to typically hold 12 to 15 PSI, depending on the manufacturer. If you're building more pressure than that, you probably have a problem with the cooling system and will need to investigate further.

Same way you do when it's warm. Turn the key.

If it's a diesel (would be nice if you said what model and engine) and its starting hard, plug in the block heater for a few minutes before you try to start.

i just had that fixed on my 97 jetta trek ... it's located in the distributor, just buy a new distributor it's about $400 dollars tho.. unless u get a used 1 .. once u replace that it willl turn off your check engine light!

The engine needs fuel, compression and spark the run. You are missing one of those.

If the car won't start it is usually the battery, starter or could be the altenator. What are the symptoms when you try to start it, is there any power?

If you are looking for a broken fuse on this problem, then you are gonna have more than just the belts not operating (dome lights, power windows and more.) The fuse compartment beside the parking brake release handle contains the fuse for the belts. Something probable is the Inertia switch having high resistance. It will keep both belts on the rear (B)pillar even if you open the doors. To check the inertia switch on the left side behind the cover (you can see a small red button)remove it and use a ohmeter to see if the resistance is close to zero. Try cycling it with a small shock it will open and the just push the red button to close it. Recheck the resistance if it was high.

I just had the very same thing happen to me yesterday. My truck had been making that noise for about 2 weeks and then yesterday I went to start my truck and it died on me. My husband put in a new battery and it started right back up! It's alive!! If it is not your battery then it could aslo be your starter, but have your battery checked first. I hope that this helped:)

My 2000 VW beetle was taken into the shop about a month ago for a new transmission. After 3 weeks, it was finally fixed, but the radio and tape player will not play any music OR sound. I don't believe it's the fuse b/c the radio display will turn on just not play any music or change stations.

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Maybe a wheel bearing -does the sound change when turning in one direction or the other? Could be a belt driven accessory that has a bearing going bad. i.e. alternator, water pump, belt tensioner etc.

You don't mention the type of vehicle so the best advice I can offer is to go to an auto parts store and buy a Haynes Repair Manual for your vehicle. It will give you step by step instructions for the replacement.

Depending on the make and model of the radio you input the code using 1-4 buttons then enter it by pressing 5

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Chance is your battery might be flat. Do you headlamps etc come on and stay on? Have you tried charging your battery? If you dont have a charger you can try bump starting it, by pushing it with a friend and dropping it into gear, or roll down a hill and try, normally in second. If you have an auto, you have to charge it.

If that works and you plan on leaving the car standing for a month again, get a friend to pop round and start it every week or disconnect the battery. Quite easy to do, just need a spanner and lie the cables to the side of the battery. When you are back just connect it up, might take a couple of turns but should start. Hope this helps.

I have a 1998 Jetta and the check plug is on the left side behind the drivers front wheel. It is a indented allan plug. It is about 2-3 inches above the bottom of the transmission. This is also the fill plug or can be used to fill at least.

To replace the radio antenna on the 1990 Jetta you simply unscrew it (counter-clockwise) and screw the new one clock-wise.

If you are replacing antenna with off the shelf product

You will probably have to remove the wheel, wheel well fender protector, to have access to the bolt for the antenna

Hey Donna==You need to pull the trim off of the door and see what has gone wrong with the linkage. Sometimes the trim is very hard to pull off and there are hidden screws.You might see if a manual at Auto Zone has the removal of door trim in it. GoodluckJoe

Check your battery. Most likely the culprit is a dead battery. A quick check across its terminals with a voltmeter will tell you.