2000 vw will not start

[wgazelda]

I have a 2000 vw beetle and have problems with it periodicallly. It is and automatic. Sometimes it will not start, however if I put it in neutral it will start. Can anyone help me with this?

[bratt]

There is a transmission sensor on the transmission that allows the car to start in Park and Neutral.

Maybe that sensor has a problem. Check the Service Manual

[bratt]

another question! is the check engine light on?

[wgazelda]

No the check engine light is not on

[hako]

When you say the car is not starting does it actually crank over or completely dead?

[wgazelda]

yes it does crank over

[hako]

Originally Posted by wgazelda

yes it does crank over

That kind of cancels the gear position selector inhibiter switch being the problem....actually my wifes NB has a similar problem in not starting when cold which we overcome by flicking the remote locking button but anyway as its still under warranty its going to the dealers. I figure its the fuel pump not priming but we will see what the dealers say.

[Beetlez]

Hey you know what, it could be that the remote key sensor is messed up also. A while ago when I replaced my remote key for a new one myself, the car would do the same thing until I installed the original chip in the remote key.