1996 vw passat

1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEAN MARSH
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all electrical works including lights but starter does not turn and a clicking noise comes from the shifter area
Feb 15, 2011 at 6:27 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, make sure the battery is good. A weak battery will allow the lights, signals, radio... to work, but may not have the power to engage the starter. As a result, you get a clicking sound.
Mar 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM
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