Volkswagen Passat not starting

Car: Volkswagen Passat
Variant: 1.8i saloon
Model Year: 1992
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
has intermittent start probs.some days starts 1st time others turn key &nothing happens[not battery]had 2 leave at work &catch bus home. anybody help PLEASE
Posted: Jul 26, 2008 (16 years ago)
by non start do you mean engine wont turn over or turns over but wont fire?
Posted Aug 7, 2008 (16 years ago)
had new starter fitted [not problem]it seems it is something to do with connection at bottom of ignition barrel got a part to try but anyone know how u get into metal casing.i can at least start car by pushing wires up into connecter.sorry to be so vague but not much idea about cars.can only manage the basics.many thanks to anybody who can help.
Posted Aug 12, 2008 (16 years ago)
had new starter fitted[not the problem]been told it could be connection at bottom of ignition barrel.got a part to try but dont know how to get into bottom of metal casing.i can at least start the car by turning key &pushing wires up into bottom of barrel.sorry not very good discription only know basics abt cars.thanks to all who try to help
Posted Aug 12, 2008 (16 years ago)

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