Key won't start 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Asked by Natalie Feb 17, 2017 at 01:00 AM about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Guys! My car literally won't start and I have
no idea why!! I just unlocked it, sat down
and the key is luke jammed from turning
the car on! After I try putting it into gear
then turn the key it start beeeping a lot!!
Why??!

4 Answers
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Holden answered 7 years ago

Try turning your steering wheel while turning over the key. I found that sometimes my steering lock makes my key not want to turn so i just shake the steering wheel a little and it works. If im reading your question right

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Deathjam4 answered 7 years ago

if you wiggle your key and it unlocks that means you need a new igniton unit. its very comman in VW cars.

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GuruH6SQM answered 5 years ago

I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat I put a used motor and trans in it and now it's not going into gear what can be the problem

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