1996 Volkswagen Cabriolet car turns over but wont start

1996 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
14,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SUNEEE2U
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Hi,

Last year, after letting my cabrio sit 3-4 months out of the winer, my car would turn over, but not start, so i bought a new battery and it still turned over but didnt start. I brought it to a mechanic and it ended up being a fuel pump fuse.

Now, my car has been sitting a month in the really cold weather and is giving me the same problem..it turns over, but will not start. I would like to change the fuel pump fuse but i do not know where it is located. I thought the mechanic said it was under the hood, but if so i have no idea where...
thanks!!
Jan 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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When you turn key On -do you hear the fuel pump come On. If not-do below

You're looking for fuse no.18 20amp in the fuse/relay box-also test or swap the fuel pump relay.

Might also want to check the fuel filter if its clogged
Jan 19, 2010 at 5:04 PM
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SUNEEE2U
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where is the fuel pump fuse located? under the hood or inside the car near the driver's laft knee??
Jan 21, 2010 at 3:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its located under dash, behind knee bolster at bottom right hand corner. There's 22 miniature fuses at the bottom of the fuse box.You're looking for no.18
Jan 21, 2010 at 4:34 PM