Well there are no errror codes to stop the engine running or cranking. If you think you need a new engine thats a bit drastic it will also depend in the mileage.

I'm sure there is something simple why it won't run or crank.

https://volkswagenforum.com/forum/ne...gnature-34185/

If you click on your VIN number in your posts you should see more info on you motors spec.

3VWRA69M84M018808

 

I'm open to trying to brainstorm what the problem is. I've been battling this for 12 months and come early next year I will get a new engine. Do you know where I can get a cheap one? BTW my engine has about 120k miles on it.

 

I don't know where you live as you don't say in your spec?

It would be nice to hear the engine running before you buy it as buying from a breakers its not always the case.

Buying of fleabay they won't be a runner so buyer beware.

 

I updated my spec.

Yeah that's a good idea to hear it running. I don't see that happening though. So I will have to get some sort of a warranty or guarantee in writing if I can.

Thanks

 

I found this on automotix.com:

Description: Gas Engine
2.0, 4, AUTO, FLR, FWD 2.0L, VIN A, 5TH DIGIT, (GASOLINE), ENG ID BBW RG
Fits: 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
2.0L, VIN A, 5th digit, (gasoline), engine ID BBW
Condition: 76K miles
Mileage:
Premium Quality - Very Low Mileage!

Warranty: 1-Year (policy)

Discount Price: $1,724.00 Buy Now
Stock Number: H76543661L

Location: San Francisco, California 90670

Inquire About This Engine

This has automatic for it's transmission. Will that work for my manual car?

I have 23 days over christmas break where I can work on my car. Do you think I can swap the engine in that time? Will I need a hoist? Automotix.com has another engine with 140k ish miles on it and I think it may be a manual BBW. Thanks for your help.

 

C2 Motorsports told me that their Immobilizer defeat would work on any engine with the same BBW code as mine. Therefore I need to find a good one for my budget of $1175.

 

Olston's Auto Recycling, which is a 50 mile drive, said they could get me a 150k BBW engine w/ a 90 day warranty for $1300. Do you know where I can get a better deal?

 

After taxes the cost comes to $1391. He said that the engine weighs around 350 lbs so I should be able to make something work in my 20 some days I have to do the swap. I think it will be neat to get an engine in there that is not broken in, in the same way that the one going out is, and I will be pissed if I get that one in and it is some electrical problem. Then I will take it to a pro and he should fix the problem quite cheap I would assume. Do you think that the year old gas in the tank will run the engine?

 

The local dealership Schowyer Volkswagen priced my new ECU harness at over $400. Do you know where I can find a cheaper one?

 

No, luck on vwvortex classifieds or eBay, I just searched yesterday. this may seem like a stupid question, can any 2.0L Mkiv ECU harness work or does mine need to be a BBW harness?