interior lights flashed and when shut off the car wont crank...

1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
149,000 MILES
Avatar
BLAKE54
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
i was driving and the interior lights flashed one time... then i noticed that the windows wouldnt roll up... when i shut the car off and tried to start it back it wouldnt crank... everything else works except for the windows and the engine... any clue?
Sep 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 110,246 POSTS
Check under the hood in the relay / fuse block for a bad fuse. Also, check for weak grounds and bad fuses in the vehicle.
Sep 27, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Avatar
BLAKE54
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
found one bad fuse and changed it but nothing... how could i tell if it was a ralay or not?
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 110,246 POSTS
I refered to the relays to help identify location. Does the engine turn over at all?
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Avatar
BLAKE54
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
no... i can hear a buzzing under the hood and when i turn the key all the way over the headlights cut out and i get nothing..
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:29 PM
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 110,246 POSTS
Are you sure the battery is good?
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Avatar
BLAKE54
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
brand new... everything else electrical wise is working... the lights, dash lights, door locks, emergency flashers, everything..
Sep 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM
🔧 Tools & Auto Repair Parts
Find automotive tools, diagnostic equipment, and replacement parts for your next repair.
Shop on Amazon →
Paid affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Ask a new question

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle