cdaniels

Today for the first time, and quite unexpected, my engine wouldn't turn over. Battery was fine, starter was firing.. but the engine just wouldn't turn. I backed it out of the parking space while trying to pop the clutch and push start it but nothing. Tried the key again it fired up just fine.

Any obvious reasons for this or will I have to chase a gremlin?

XCLR8TT

VAG-COM it first to see if there are any codes.

KSpider

No gas? That would be the most obvious reason I can offer you...

oldseTTer-WWKD

did the engine spin but not fire?
did the starter whir but not spin the engine?
did the starter soloniod engage but not spin?

SilvrBulleTT

check your coolant temperature sensor. you probably need a new one (green color). it's like 6 bucks from the stealer. i had the same exact problem and that fixed it.

Scenic Driver

They haven't been $6 for a while, now they are more like $25

cdaniels

I could hear the starter whir.. but no engine fire.

BlueChip

battery connections/cables. Sometimes the battery contacts get dirty/corroded and enough juice gets by to fire up the starter but not enough to turn the engine.

BC

Trey (at pitt)

<ul><li><a href="http://www.scelusweb.com/wontstart.3g2">Failed fuel pump</a></li></ul>

cdaniels

Thanks a ton! I'm SO glad I have a place to ask these kinds of questions!!!!