VW Passat

Asked by Skier79 Apr 11, 2016 at 12:14 PM about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car lights, stereo work. Nothing happens when engine is turned over. Tried
jump start.

Daughter got stranded at friends house.  Car has been driving fine.

Alternator?

1 Answer

Check the oil. If it's low it may not start,(safety mechanism) to prevent engine damage

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