2001 Volkswagen Beetle Shut Engine Off Went Bed Got Next Day Would Start More

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shut the engine off went to bed got up the the next day , it would not start for more than 1 sec.
Oct 19, 2012 at 12:54 PM
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Does the security light (car with key) flash in the instrument cluster?

Try a different key...

The Immobilizer turns the engine off after the engine is started, if it does not recognize the chip in the key.

Make sure the engine battery is not low on charge, as trying to start the engine with a weak battery can cause
similar symptoms.

Thomas
Oct 19, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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