96 VW Jetta Cranks but will not start

Asked by jeffs7180 May 30, 2017 at 05:12 PM about the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GL Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 96 VW Jetta  2L 4sp that will crank fine but will not start. It will crank fine using the key in the start position but will not start. But if I jump the starter solenoid with the key in the on position the car will start right up.

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schalk answered 7 years ago

CHECK IF YOU CRANK WITH KEY THAT THERE IS POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP AND COIL. WILL BE ONE OF THOSE

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