my car turns over but won t start

Asked by charlotte Jul 11, 2022 at 03:48 PM about the 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio 2 Dr GLS Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

what is neutral switch for to start

4 Answers

40,015

check for proper spark , fuel pressure , injector pulse . Do you hear the fuel pump prime the system when you hit the key ? Check for good ground before replacing pump .

1 people found this helpful.
310,265

If the engine turns over then it’s not the neutral switch. You need compression, fuel and spark for it to run. A quick check is spray some starting fluid in the intake and see if it will try to run, if it does then you have a fuel delivery problem, if it doesn’t then it’s spark.

157,625

If the engine cranks it's not the neutral safety switch. Do as beatupchevy said. If you have spark and fuel but it still won't run it's time to do a compression test. If all cylinders test very low or zero the timing chain or belt has jumped. Hope that helps! Jim

Your Answer:

Cabrio

Looking for a Used Cabrio in your area?

CarGurus has 1 nationwide Cabrio listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mike Bonnell
    Reputation
    1,360
  • #2
    annoymous1234
    Reputation
    1,020
  • #3
    Fkpeach
    Reputation
    920
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.