Will not start?

2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

162,000 MILES • 2.0L • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

SHAWNAWAYNE

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8 POSTS

My car started fine yesterday went out today it will turn over but not start this morning this evening it won't even turn over. what could this be? I'm at a loss what to do. I just bought it 3 days ago.

Jul 10, 2023 at 9:08 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓Experienced Mechanic
110,240 POSTS

Hi,

Is there anything electrical that works? For example, do the brake lamps work or the radio? Have you checked the battery to see if it has failed? Let me know.

Once we determine if the problem is the battery or not, we can move on.

Here is a link that explains how to load-test a battery:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Let me know.

Joe

Jul 10, 2023 at 3:51 PM

SHAWNAWAYNE

MEMBER
8 POSTS

I bought an ECU engine control starter kit, but it has no instructions or says if I need to program, or anything do you know where or how I would get that information?

Aug 4, 2023 at 9:01 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓Experienced Mechanic
110,240 POSTS

Hi,

The only thing I can think of would be to contact the manufacturer of the unit and ask how you could go about getting schematics and the installation directions.

Also, if there is a part number or model number, that will likely confirm you get the correct information.

Let me know what you have, and I'll try on my end as well.

Take care,

Joe

Aug 5, 2023 at 8:36 AM

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