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Re: 2002 jetta wont start it makes a clicking sound
Starter motor fault or battery fault. battery can run windows etc when flat or damaged starting engine uses alot of amps. 40- 60 times more than a window motor.
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Check fuses first. Crank/start fuse. IF that's good. Find the starter and hit it with a hammer or rod/pry bar as some one tries to start it. If it starts, replace the starter. It has a dead spot in it. If it doesn't, try jumping the small wire to the big wire. It will arc, but if it doesn't turn replace the starter. If it does turn, check the small wire for power when turning the key to start. No power, go to the crank fuse and check for power when trying to start, still no power. Then it is a break in the wire from there to the ignition switch. Or the ignition switch is bad.
Is this a 92 Jetta like you describe or a 02 Jetta TDI? If it's a 92 Jetta, I can almost guarantee the ignition switch is bad. Common failure. They're cheap, but require special tools and experience to remove.
I had a similar problem on my '99 Golf and it turned out to be a worn-out turn signal switch. When I replaced it, I found that the innards were corroded pretty bad.
FIRST IS THERE FUEL IN THE TANK, CHECK THE SECURITY AND CONDITION OF THE BATTERY TERMINALS / CHECK THE HT LEADS ARE SECURELY CONNECTED TO THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP / CHECK THAT THE HT LEAD TO THE IGNITION COIL IS SECURELY CONNECTED / CHECK THAT THE LT WIRING PLUG AT THE IGNITION COIL IS SECURELY CONNECTED / FIT NEW SPARK PLUGS / THEN SPRAY ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ABOVE WITH WD 40 .
Can be a Junk Relay, access is limited, but giving the Starter a "crack" with a mallet, often cures the problem temporarily. But check the Battery terminals, and Cable to the Starter solenoid ,first for tightness and security.
Regards,DT
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