Volkswagen Jetta no crank no start Troubleshoot & Repair

1998 VW Jetta/Golf Manual transmission. wont crank no start, in this video demonstration i take you throught the steps i used to get the vehicle running after it left me stranded in the parking lot! once back at the shop we pull some schematics and well, lets tune in and see how this turns out~ Hope you enjoy

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[EXOVCDS]

No time to watch the video while I'm at work... but time to give the first thumbs-up for VW content again!
Will watch once I get home! =)

[hazloes]

My jetta GL 99 has same problem. Thanks to this video now I know how to repair it. Hello from Guatemala.

[Silver_Cody_Suecroft]

This video was the first and only video I needed. Very well done thank you

[fieldsofomagh]

Liked the circuit graphics and clear step by step of the whole procedure.Best of luck in the windy city !

[OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

VERY detailed video Will, and the added visuals showed the extra steps you went to keep us entertained was the first time I saw a tech on YouTube do that!! I am SO AFRAID of going near those air bags, so I know EXACTLY what you mean. Again, GREAT VIDEO!!

[Kraig]

Very nice I wish I was as good as you with electrical problems.

[mattwalker]

EXCELLENT video, we'll see if this solves my problem.

[ManicMechanic]

Always a treat, now with a couple of unexpected surprises. Thanks Will.

[barbarellagb]

wow. lesson in diagnostics and so much more. what a great vid. thanks for the post.

[Marour.]

I suggest doing a capacitive discharge of the car battery before changing out parts. Disconnect both battery terminals, starting with the ground - (negative), connect both connection leads with a jumper wire for at 1 minute. Reconnect both battery terminals, hopefully that helps.
That worked with my car!

[txsviking]

I'll follow Thomas with a thumbs up but I really was looking forward to an airbag demo. :D

[humidbeing]

"Gotta be a mac screwdriver. Snapon didn't work. Craftsman broke the plastic." LOL As a MAC fan that killed me.

[charlese.malone]

you got me the seconded time with the Kaboom! :)

[scottdavis]

My son’s mk4 Golf might have a bad switch. If so, definitely putting a push to start in. I don’t have all the tools. Great video, great troubleshooting tips!

[JohnIsett]

OMG, Will! This was an insane job for an ignition switch! I did my BMW X5 ignition switch in 20 min--no steering wheel removal, no puller, no safety bolts. VW engineering is ridiculous! There is no reason for this kind of security given the existing smart-key ignition disable circuitry. Anyway, nice job!

[ryleperera]

the best explanation and the solution and a very good video thanks

[Micsher]

New subscriber to your channel. I suspected the ignition switch on my '13 Jetta and BAM! Worked like a charm! Thanks for the fantastic, informative video!

[paulvw]

Nice to see you work on some VW'S Will, as always, keep up the great work.

[haywardsautomotive]

Nice video WIll...nice easy diagnosis & repair!

[brandonjay]

i recall a vw same thing but the safety clutch switch came out of its native home bracket pretty straightforward repair lol