1996 Volkswagen Jetta wont start

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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ADAGOS1221
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my 96 vw jetta gls wont start, it was fine then every so often it wouldn't start but now it just wont start period. I noticed that it would only start when the dash lights (gas light, seat belt, brake, etc.) came on when I first turn the key now they do not turn on and the car shows no signs of starting.
Nov 12, 2013 at 5:19 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check that the battery terminals are clean and tight and check that the main ecu and engine fuse is tight in the holder, this sounds like an electrical problem caused by a poor connection.
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:26 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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JUST TO SORTA EMPHASIZE WHAT Mhpautos WAS SAYING....SEE MY ANSWER AND PICS IN THIS POST

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Dec 20, 2016 at 3:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Post what you find and we will do what we can to assist.
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:26 AM
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