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Anonymous Posted on Mar 03, 2012

1998 vw jetta gl if key is turned to the start position there should be a wire energized for starter (starter relay) right?

  • Anonymous Mar 03, 2012

    thanks don your info helped tremendously for this 1st time vw owner. the problem, turns out, was the starter switch. all fixed....for now that is!!! Again thank you for the tips and i'm sure i'll have more in the future haha so until next time............

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Yes, but don't get starter "solenoid" confused with starter "relay". The circuit should go from the starter switch to the fuse box, to the relay. Then the circuit will either go to the start solenoid or a secondary, larger relay. I am not certain about VW, but many manufacturers are using two switching relays in order to "step up" the load capacity. This is so the actual key-switch only has to control a tiny load, which makes it last longer.
If you do not have an open fuse link, it is time to find a wiring diagram. In my experience, I have always found that if one calls the service manager at the dealership, he/she is happy to provide a photocopy of a wiring diagram. The diagram will make it clear if there is one or two switching relays, and even what color the wires are and so on.
I hope this is helpful. Good luck.
Don

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SOURCE: My 1998 VW Jetta GL - Ignition Switch

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SOURCE: 2003 vw jetta gl 2.0 have codes p0351,p0352 and p0353

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