If the battery was installed backwards, what issues could prevent a 2001 VW Jetta VR6 from starting, after correcting the issue?

Asked by D J Tommy May 04, 2014 at 10:50 AM about the Volkswagen Jetta

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Scott answered 10 years ago

I've seen this happen...swap the ECU...if it hasn't completely failed, it's on the way to doing so.

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Guru99MD89 answered 3 years ago

right now, the horn blows, the wipers run, and radiator fans are running without a key in the iglnition

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