01 jetta doesn't turn over, interior lights flash when trying

[Magm16]

when i tried starting my 01 jetta it wouldn't turn over and gauges lights and interior lights flashed rapidly. tried jumping it just in case, but did not work. also keyless entry doesn't work either but did work before early that day just fine. please help!

[bleedvw]

Was There Any Clicking Noise With The Flashing Lights. I Have Seen A Low Battery Cause The Instrument Cluster Lights To Flash Fast.

[zeek1403]

maybe the alternator?

[hackman_vw]

Originally Posted by zeek1403

maybe the alternator?

Is it automatic? or Manual? It could be as simple as a switch or something out of adjustment.

If Automatic make sure neutral safety switch isn't bad, (possible shifter is out of alignment, check transmission for this switch.)

If Manual check the make sure the clutch switch (just like above) is working, if this switch is bad it will think that the clutch isn't pushed in.

also check voltage in battery, check that there is oil in motor (motor could be locked up?) or bad starter (test starter out of motor).

Let us know your findings.

J.

[Greenjet99]

Originally Posted by hackman_vw

Is it automatic? or Manual? It could be as simple as a switch or something out of adjustment.

If Automatic make sure neutral safety switch isn't bad, (possible shifter is out of alignment, check transmission for this switch.)

If Manual check the make sure the clutch switch (just like above) is working, if this switch is bad it will think that the clutch isn't pushed in.

also check voltage in battery, check that there is oil in motor (motor could be locked up?) or bad starter (test starter out of motor).

Let us know your findings.

J.

This happened to me a while back my battery terminals where not tight and caused it to act like you described. check the terminals if they are loose