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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio Questions & Answers
My daughter has a 1998
you have change alot of parts but the crank sensor and the cam sensor,these control the ignition if these 2 don't work one or other you will have problems if the crank does not work then there is no signal to ecu to when to spark. cam sensor if it stops working properly it will limit its revs and go into limp mode. but will still run, they can go at the same time. you would have an engine light on. this will tell you the codes what the ecu is not reading anymore. has an ob2 connection so the ecu can be read.
Car cranks but dont start
When the vehicle will not start when you spray water on the plug wires, that means that the insulation around the plug wires has failed. Replace the plug wires.
How to check map sensor on a 98 vw cabrio
IF YOU HEAR RAPID CLICKING...
IT MIGHT BE A BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR PROBLEM.
OTHERWISE
It might be a faulty starter.
One of the symptoms of a bad starter is a single clicking noise when you turn the key or push the start button. ... Most likely, you'll need to get your starter repaired or replaced. If you can jumpstart your car, drive to your nearest repair shop to get the problem diagnosed.
there are many other possibilities,if the above options are not helping:
Click the link below:
https://carrepairworld.blogspot.com/2021/06/why-car-wont-start-you-hear-clicking.html
this will help.Thanks.
Vw golf cabriolet
Thay have relays each one for it self becouse roof is asking for its own relay,should not be on the same relay.
Anti theft wont shut off when battey has died
Hi. To stop this you need to power up the car and activate the ignition. If the battery voltage gets too low when the alarm is armered then the alarm thinks you have disconnected the battery in a theft attempt and the siren activates. The easiest repair is to repalce the battery or repair any currnet draw issues.
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