what would be wrong with my car if it will turn over but not start??
1996 VW Jetta
110,000 miles on it
1996 VW Jetta
110,000 miles on it
Sep 2, 2006 at 7:02 AM
1996 VW Jetta Cranks But Won't Start
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well for your car to start it needs fuel and spark.....so what you want to do is to first see if fuel is getting in there.....try turning over the engine and flooding the cylinders..remove the spark plugs and see if they smell like fresh fuel if that turns out ok replace the spark plugs and start from there....if you dont smell fuel then it may be a fuel delivery problem..... when you first turn the key to acc you should hear a faint humming in the underside rear of the car, being the fuel pump it will turn off after a few seconds untill the car is started...start with that and let us know good luck :)
Sep 2, 2006 at 10:33 AM
Suggested Repair
Confirm fuel and spark. Crank the engine, remove the spark plugs, and check for a fresh fuel smell. If fuel is present, replace the spark plugs. If not, check fuel delivery and listen for the fuel pump to hum briefly at the rear underside when the key is turned to accessory.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1996 VW Jetta with 110,000 miles says the engine turns over but will not start. The expert explains that starting requires fuel and spark, and recommends checking the plugs for a fresh fuel smell after cranking. If fuel is present, replace the spark plugs; if not, investigate fuel delivery, beginning by listening for the fuel pump to prime briefly when the key is turned to accessory.
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