98 passat won't start

On Mar 1, 2:03 pm, acyd... DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm a newby and this is probably a fairly straightforward problem
> but, after reading the other articles, didn't see one that
> specifically matched.
>
> In a nutshell, my passat won't start anymore.
> Symtoms:
> -turn key to first position
> -->no problem, check lights come on, radio is fine, headlights seem
> to have plenty of brightness
>
> -turn key to starter position
> -->dash indicator lights flash rapidly and hear a faint fast clicking
> noise.
>
> I actually did buy a VAG COM system (v 3.1.1) just coincidentally a
> few months back. Ran a scan and came up clean.
>
> Any help is appreciated.

Forgive my spelling in the previous post.... typing too fast.


Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA
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> I'm a newby and this is probably a fairly straightforward problem
> but, after reading the other articles, didn't see one that
> specifically matched.
>
> In a nutshell, my passat won't start anymore.
> Symtoms:
> -turn key to first position
> -->no problem, check lights come on, radio is fine, headlights seem
> to have plenty of brightness
>
> -turn key to starter position
> -->dash indicator lights flash rapidly and hear a faint fast clicking
> noise.

I observed similar things on my 1998 Golf (similar systems). I would get
that fast clicking and some of my dials would quiver. I removed the battery
contacts and cleaned the contacts of corrosion - use a baking soda
solution, rub down the metal contacts with a wire brush or scouring pad.
With the battery contacts making a strong connection, this solved the
problem.

This problem seems electrical in nature. I later found out that there are
other problems (a worn ignition coil - being replaced now) but definitely
check the battery contacts and fuses first.

--
Jem Berkes
www.sysdesign.ca
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I guess I will have to ask the silly questions.
Is the gear selector in 'P' or 'N' or are you fully depressing the clutch
pedal?

Sounds like the starter is not operating. Someone mentioned that it may be
the battery connections, but it could also be the starter, the
cables/connections, the ign. switch, or even the alarm system.
How old is the battery and did you check it like Peter said? I vote that
the battery is bad.

Also put in the Subject line which engine and which transmission that is in
your Passat.

You are invited to join the Passats group...........
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/passats/join

--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
'91 Passat Sedan 16V auto



<acydgod.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I'm a newby and this is probably a fairly straightforward problem
> but, after reading the other articles, didn't see one that
> specifically matched.
>
> In a nutshell, my passat won't start anymore.
> Symtoms:
> -turn key to first position
> -->no problem, check lights come on, radio is fine, headlights seem
> to have plenty of brightness
>
> -turn key to starter position
> -->dash indicator lights flash rapidly and hear a faint fast clicking
> noise.
>
> I actually did buy a VAG COM system (v 3.1.1) just coincidentally a
> few months back. Ran a scan and came up clean.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
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Bad battery (prob about 6..7years old?). Just not enough power. I'll bet if
you measure it it will show a nice 12.5 volts. Charge it and try again.

SFC

<acydgod.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:1172775828.210642.260050@n33g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Hi,
> I'm a newby and this is probably a fairly straightforward problem
> but, after reading the other articles, didn't see one that
> specifically matched.
>
> In a nutshell, my passat won't start anymore.
> Symtoms:
> -turn key to first position
> -->no problem, check lights come on, radio is fine, headlights seem
> to have plenty of brightness
>
> -turn key to starter position
> -->dash indicator lights flash rapidly and hear a faint fast clicking
> noise.
>
> I actually did buy a VAG COM system (v 3.1.1) just coincidentally a
> few months back. Ran a scan and came up clean.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
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