1995 Volkswagen Jetta

1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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PRICANPAPI478
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Computer problem
1995 Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I own a 1995 VW Jetta GLS and was looking forward to use it as a beginner in mechanical work but after having the car for a couple months the engine locked up so I purchased another engine 2.0l and had it put in and then the car did not want to turn on and I had a friend who is a mechanic tell me I needed a new computer so i bought one and installed it and the car turned on but then burned that computer as well what could be the problem?
Dec 20, 2009 at 2:50 AM
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Hi there, you will need to do a continuity check of the loom feeds into the ECU. you may have a short to earth causing this expensive problem.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 20, 2009 at 3:04 AM
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