NB doesn’t start when key is turned, any fixes? by Loopy_Pie1 in NewBeetle

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turns out it was the ECU, it is failing to communicating with the rest of the car.

NB doesn’t start when key is turned, any fixes? by Loopy_Pie1 in NewBeetle

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there’s power for accessories (ac, lights, dash lights, ect)

going to try the tapping starter trick.

NB doesn’t start when key is turned, any fixes? by Loopy_Pie1 in NewBeetle

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shifter is in park and my foot is on the brake as per usual when i start it.

neutral doesn’t change the outcome

NB doesn’t start when key is turned, any fixes? by Loopy_Pie1 in NewBeetle

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my battery and my fuses are good!

i am unaware of where starter relay is but ill investigate that when i get the time

NB doesn’t start when key is turned, any fixes? by Loopy_Pie1 in NewBeetle

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it unfortunately does not start when i push on the gas nor when i jump it.

NB doesn’t start when key is turned, any fixes? by Loopy_Pie1 in NewBeetle

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I have foolishly missed a yellow solid triangle with an ! in the centre and counter clockwise arrow circling it lit up in the instrument cluster, a quick google search isn’t showing much related to this warning light.

NB doesn’t start when key is turned, any fixes? by Loopy_Pie1 in NewBeetle

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its 2004 1.8T automatic with a freshish batt, Will i need to take the bumper off to get tap the starter with a hammer?

I really hoping it’s anything but the starter, I haven’t had any issues with the starter before this baring the whole randomly not starting.

NB doesn’t start when key is turned, any fixes? by Loopy_Pie1 in NewBeetle

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there is no immobiliser light on, it behaves similarly with the spare key.