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Subject:Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:12:42 -0700
On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 7:04 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Ben.
>
> On OBD1, I know a failed RPM sensor (aka engine speed sensor) will
> cause a no start.
>
> Possibly a failed knock or CMP (cam shaft position sensor) sensor will
> do this too, but I"ll have to bust open my Jetta Bentley to verify.
>
> Neil.

Hi Neil,

The mechanic did say he wasn't sure where the speed sensor was. Knock sensor
was supposedly in place.

BenT