changed battery 1996 passat and now will not start

Asked by fixup Jun 09, 2011 at 08:29 AM about the 1996 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLS Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

battery was  battery was bad replaced it and now will not start

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Make sure all cables are connected, not only at the battery but at the starter as well. Check for corrosion or any break in the wires.

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