CAr won't Start?????? Come here

[prophetecks]

ok i have delt with the same problems everyone on this site has...not power to fuel pump...no spark...nothing won't start..ok went to a garage and this is what they told me ..they sadi it was the ECU computer well i am not paying 550 for this to be fix so i am buyuing one of ebay and if this is the problem then this might be everyone elses...mayeb not but if decide to go this way don't take it toa garage if don't have to..and if my car don't start i swear its gedtting filled with shot gun shells........

ok people hope this helps...

Dann

[mlb81]

[/quote]..and if my car don't start i swear its gedtting filled with shot gun shells.......[/quote]

When you're done making a german pencil out of it, come pay a visit to my jetta and finish off the box of ammo.
I found an ECU place on ebay as well. They're located in Florida. They take yours as a core and refurbish/test them and resell. The buy it now price was like $230. I'm considering that route. I've been reading a lot about the onboard diagnostic systems on these european cars - they're very smart. Their protocol is superior to OBDII by means of what all is included in the sensory/monitoring system. OBDII is more concerned with emissions whereas the vag-1551 or 2 is interested in everything from the dash board lights to the tire pressure. Anyway - keep posting, misery loves company.

[prophetecks]

It Was Most Definetly The Computer Got The Part Today Started Right Upp Go Figure....

[mlb81]

Glad you found the problem - that really nails it down for me. I bought a new distributor thinking it was the cam position sensor since that's happened to me before, but it wasn't bad so, no change. I'll be purchasing a refurb ECU this week and I'll keep my fingers crossed. THanks a million my friend, I'm happy for you.