1995 Volkswagen Jetta No start with horn and hazards going

1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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GEOGIO
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Hi, I know electrical problems are extremely hard to troubleshoot, but try this one...Just picked up a 95 Jetta. Today, i had no start, no turning over, nothing.

I cleaned the battery terminals, and put the cables back on, then the horn starts blaring constantly. When i disconnected the terminals at the horn, now the hazard light keep blinking...weird to say the least.
My thoughts are either the ignition switch or maybe ignition coil?? Your thoughts would be much appreciated. thanks...
Apr 24, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Its the security system
try and use the key to lock and unlock doors and or trunk
that should deactivate the alarm
if its an after market alarm
put window down
disconnect battery terminal
place key in ignition and turn to on position
reconnect the battery terminal
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:18 AM
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GEOGIO
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Thank you for your reply...I disabled the car alarm(factory) but still cannot start the car, which is the initial reason i disconnected the battery. I will check for voltage at the starter, ignition coil. At least i got the horn and hazards to stop their annoyance.
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:18 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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does it have a shoulder seat belt ?
if so I don't remember the year, some would not start with out seat belt in place
check it out too
check clutch position switch
it should have power at two positions with key in and in start position clutch pushed all the way down
good luck and let me know
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:18 AM
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GEOGIO
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no, car used to start without seatbelt engaged...not sure where clutch position switch is. but I used to be able to start the car without the clutch. this is where I stand now, disabled alarm, but still no start...I noticed when I remove negative on battery for 10-15 minutes then connect, she turns over, but does not start. 2nd try gets me nothing. i'm at a loss...
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:18 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Things do not add up here
are you positive and sure its not the security system
when it cranks check for spark
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:18 AM
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KCBROOKE
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Hello i have a 97 jetta and mine did the same thing. Like you said leave the negative cable off for about a min then put it back on. MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN DOWN YOUR CABLES TO YOUR BATTERY OR YOU WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. after i tighten mine down i never had this problem and YES It is your sercuity system.
Dec 20, 2016 at 3:18 AM
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