My VW New Beatle will not start

Asked by jbaugh Feb 08, 2013 at 03:14 PM about the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr GLS TDi Turbodiesel Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car will not anything when I turn the
key. The batter is new and starter is good. It
makes no sound. I was told that it was a
fault in the security system. Does anyone
know what I need to look for or at?

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300SDLGUY answered 11 years ago

I f you are getting power to the dash, and the lights work etc, then it might be the security system. Do you see the flashing key VW Bug with a Key icon flashing? If there is no power to the entire vehicle, then you might have a blown fuseable link or battery relay.

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