when i turn the key, the dash lights come on but the car won't start.

Asked by soadca04 Oct 17, 2007 at 04:55 PM about the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

also the windows won't roll down, but the locks work and the stereo works. and the buttons on the key don't work. When i turn the key there is nothing, besides the lights,it doesn't turn over. i just replaced the battery

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littlehorn answered 17 years ago

Sounds like either a security system problem, or a starter solenoid. You will have to have this diagnosed by a mechanic.

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