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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [jambo_29]
by bpeebles
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Oct 26, 2009 (2:41 pm)
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Replying to: jambo_29 (Oct 26, 2009 6:02 am)
Get out the ol' voltmeter and start troubleshooting.
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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [jambo_29]
by moparbad
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Oct 26, 2009 (3:30 pm)
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Replying to: jambo_29 (Oct 26, 2009 6:02 am)
Look up "Relay 109 TDI" in Google search and research the information. I'm not sure if 2004 TDI is affected by the relay 109 problems, however, it is well worth your time to make sure this is not the problem you are having. Could possibly save you $$$
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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [jambo_29]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Oct 26, 2009 (5:04 pm)
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Replying to: jambo_29 (Oct 26, 2009 6:02 am)
Is this an automatic?
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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [Mr_Shiftright]
by bpeebles
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Oct 26, 2009 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 26, 2009 5:04 pm)
Mr_Shiftright has a very good point.... an automatic xmission will NOT crank the engine if the gearshift-switch is not in the PARK position. (or switch is broken)
For that matter, a manual xmission will not crank the engine if clutch-switch is not satisfied.(or switch is broken)
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2002 Jetta Center Armrest
by askfl7
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Oct 27, 2009 (4:45 pm)
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I replaced the latch on the center armrest but was told that there is not spring to hold the latch shut. Makes no sense. Does anyone have any information, a picture or some help for me.
Thank you
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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [bpeebles]
by jambo_29
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Oct 27, 2009 (6:03 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 26, 2009 5:51 pm)
It is a manual. I am getting power to the selenoid but the starter is not chattering just a single click. Since I am getting power to the starter I dont think it is an ignition switch or relay. I pulled the starter and will take it to get tested tomorrow.
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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [jambo_29]
by jogousa
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Oct 28, 2009 (3:32 am)
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Replying to: jambo_29 (Oct 27, 2009 6:03 pm)
You've said - battery is good. Just because lights come on that may not mean you have enough juice going to the starter. Have you actually tested the battery?
If the battery is weak that is what happens - it just clicks once and that's it. Try to jump start the car with cables.
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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [jogousa]
by rcarr7
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Oct 28, 2009 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: jogousa (Oct 28, 2009 3:32 am)
Actually that is EXACTLY what happened when I needed new batteries ! So if it does jump start (with cables) that is the most likely scenario. R/R old oem battery with another new oem battery. (tops 3 mins) . I bought and deployed a battery trickle charger (Battery Tender Plus if you are interested) and it did last a couple months longer. 
The oem provided battery lasted all of app 33 mo ? Coming from SUV's whose oem batteries last 8 to10 years, that does not make me happy. However I am told 4 years is normal (tops) for (ANY) a battery to last.
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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [rcarr7]
by jambo_29
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Oct 28, 2009 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: rcarr7 (Oct 28, 2009 5:43 am)
I tried jumping the car, I had the battery tested at an automotive shop. I was getting power the starer so I don't think it is a relay 109 problem. I pulled the starter and had it tested and the "machine" said it passed, but it did not spin at all. I am going to put a new starter in tomorrow and see if that does it.
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Re: 2004 Bora TDI not starting [jambo_29]
by rcarr7
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Oct 28, 2009 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: jambo_29 (Oct 28, 2009 7:16 am)
That is the real end of "systematic trouble shooting", to eliminate the likely suspects and/or get it down to the most likely. Since the starter did not turn over the motor with the extra help, the next logical step is the starter. (actually two component parts that actually do most of the wear in the starter)
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