The car won't start

Tiny
BLEXAROOKS
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I do have another key. I'll have to try that out. I was thinking I might of triggered some type of security device that's not allowing me to start it up. Thank you for the input. If it doesn't work I'll get back to you.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
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13GOLDRH
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  • 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 1.8L
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  • 104,000 MILES
My car has intermittent starting problems. Usually when I turn it off for a minute to get gas, I go back to start it and all the lights come on but nothing happens. No sounds, everything works but it just won't start. I've already replaced the starter, the ignition switch, the battery and had my oil changed just barely. My search engine light has been on for a while and it says it is the temperature coolant sensor. If I replaced this, would this fix my starting problems?
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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That "cricket" sound usually signifies a bad solenoid.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I figured out the problem. I have another question. When my tank is between full and half I have no problem but once it gets down to half and below and I start it, the engine stutters and sounds like it wants to stall. It has stalled on me before when I accelerate or the RPM's get below 2000. Could it be the fuel pump or a miss fire?
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
PACO8224
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I have seen this several times on Volkswagens, yes the temp. Sensor has a lot to do with your starting problem. Replaced it and clear code will solve your issue.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DOCHAGERTY
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If it is a fuel delivery issue, the placement of the pump in the tank might be worth looking at, look to see if the pick up screen is there. Who knows what evil lucks in the heart of that fuel tank, inspect and advise.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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By the way, what was the problem?
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
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AUTRYGREY
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 4 CYL
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My 2001 Passat battery died I replaced it and now it will not crank. I left it with out a battery for about 3 days. I have friend who told me to that the engine immoblizer on he security system could be keeping from starting.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
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DUBTECH
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Double check all battery connections. The immobilizer (anti-theft) system allows the car to start, it just quickly shuts it back off and the warning light will flash on the dash.
If it will not crank at all you have other problems.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
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ANDREACRAWSHAW
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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My 02 passat will not start. YOu turn the key and only the dash lights will come on. There is a clicking sound when the key is turned. But nothing else. A Volkswagen mechanic told me that it sounded like I needed a new battery. So I went and bought one. Well that didn't work. So they told me to try and tap the starter, well in an 02 Passat its hard to reach. HELP! I don't know if maybe its my anit-theft or what, but I drove it to the store and it was just fine. And when I came out my car wouldn't start. So I was just wondering what else could I try? And if it is the anit theft how do I go about fixing it? Thank you!
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
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JAVA1956
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I have a 2002 passat and had trouble starting for a while. Sometimes I would have to turn the key 2-3 times before it would start. Then one day nothing. I thought it was the battery and replaced it and still nothing. Then I began to look at my positive battery cable. The discharge from the battery had eaten away the cable and it was badly frayed. I couldn't believe it when I changed it. I found a used one at a junk yard for a fraction of the price. Just another thing to consider that doesn't cost money.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
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TJOHNSON330
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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01 v6 passat turns over but wont start.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Could be an engine compression, spark and fuel problem- Refer to this link for additional information: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you I will try that
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
RASMATAZ
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You're welcome
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
Tiny
LAMIN SAMB
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My car not starting.
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Friday, December 2nd, 2022 AT 8:20 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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When you say not starting do you mean not cranking over or cranking over and not running? This guide can get us started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please go over this guide and report back.

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Friday, December 2nd, 2022 AT 11:30 AM

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