2001 Volkswagen Cabriolet Car wont start

2001 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
108,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PHEANEY
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I was shifting from first to second, the car bucked and stalled and wont restart. This was 2 days ago and still nothing. It tries to start but won't turn over and when I try to start it, the oil pressure does not rise. I have checked the oil and the level is fine. The oil and filters were changed 2000 miles ago.
Aug 26, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Aug 26, 2010 at 7:36 PM