My 99 Jetta wasn't running because it had a major short in it. Took it to a car electrician. Fix most of the problem. Car is running but now it won't shut off when the ignition key is removed. I had to remove fuse 32 inorder to shut off the car. Also the temperature guage needle doesn't move but the fans come on after a good drive. Can you pls help? Thank you.
Electrician has miswired the car or didn't properly repair the short. Very hard to know what he did wrong. Will he not fix it himself?
SOURCE: how do i fix the Coolant Level (ECL) Sensor
Figuring the car is not overheating because it does it even with the engine cold sounds like a defective level sensor. Like on most VW's inside the reservoir bowl the level sensor is located. First make sure the level of coolant is filled to the maximum line while the vehicle is cold. (not run for a few hours) If that's ok check the density of your coolant. Requires a coolant tester that you can pick up at any automotive store. It should be between -36 and -45 degrees C. (A good mix of coolan and water) Also make sure you use the right coolant. In 98 it should be pinkish red. And get it from the dealer. Do NOT MIX coolants as it could destroy the system. If it is unplug the connector at the level sensor on the bowl and make sure the terminals are not corroded. If they are not before starting he car jump the 2 terminals with a paper clip or wire to fool the cluster into thinking the coolant is full. Be careful not to damage the terminals or spread them. Start the car, the flashing light should not come on. If it doesn't your problem is the level sensor in the bowl. You'll have to replace the bowl to replace the sensor. They're one piece. Not very expensive. You can usually save the coolant in the bowl and reuse it if it's ok by blocking the bottom hose and putting your finger to save what's in the bowl.
SOURCE: Jetta 2003 temperature gauge not working...
Replace it First as Overheating Can Damage it and cause Fauls reading or NO reading
SOURCE: how do i fix the Coolant Level (ECL) Sensor
start the car and add coolant tothe max level and see if that takes care of the problem. when my blinks it tell me when collant is low
SOURCE: 2006 Jetta - emission warning light came on so I
Missfire detection can cause fan to run continusly one may be failed should have some codes.
SOURCE: VW Jetta. Radio and clock are not working...
Radios often have a security code which needs to be entered when the radio is first turned on or if it has been disconnected. If you have the radio manual, then there should be a card with a number on it. Enter this via the channel selection buttons to resume normal service
(If your battery was entirely dead, then it may have been to low to maintain the normal operation of the radio; i.e. it "forgot" the code).
If you haven't got this code, then go to your dealer, who will advise
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