1999 Volkswagen Beetle car won't start

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
14,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLANZI0011
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car ran excellent until I shut the car off for work . 6 hours later tried to start car and would not start . checked fuses and added fuel still no start what else should I try. Fuel pump or fuel pump relay ?Do not smell gas when I attempt to start at engine comp. Please help !!
Sep 16, 2010 at 9:49 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi blanzi0011@comcast.net, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem and get back with me

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Sep 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM
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