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HELP ! 96 Passport 3.2 v6 won't start
I get a clicking sound when I try to start my engine. Bad starter? My
father in law tried to turn the engine from the pulley with no luck. Engine seized? Filled engine oil on a Friday, drove 60 miles. tried to start engine on saturday and it clicked a couple of times then started. On sunday (day 3) it took longer to start. Starter clicked several times. After third time turning key, engine started, then we drove 60 miles back home. No performance problems on highway. Parked car in driveway. Monday Morning vehicle would not start, just a few faint clicks. Monday night jumped with another car and got just clicks from the starter. Any ideas out there? STarter? Engine seized? Crappy vehicle? By the way, to remove the starter, involves removing exaust maifold tubing to make room. Pain in the rear for someone with basic hand tools. |
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Thanks for the input. I will check the connections and the 6 month old
battery (from Advanced Auto Parts, 3rd one replaced) Is there any way you can elaborate on the recall or email me details? |
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Here is a copy/paste from NHTSA's
page:http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm Make: VOLKSWAGEN Model: PASSAT Type: ANY Year: 1996 Recall Number: 02V256000 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. Consequence: IF SUCH FAILURES OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE AT NIGHT OR IN RAINY OR SNOWY WEATHER, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987. Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). The same electical part is also responsible for starting the engine. wrote: > Thanks for the input. I will check the connections and the 6 month old > battery (from Advanced Auto Parts, 3rd one replaced) > > Is there any way you can elaborate on the recall or email me details? |
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