van will not start.i just changed tranny oil and filter.maby over filled it.i changed the battery thinking it mite be flat.but its not that.dash...

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Hello Grant

How are you doing? May I ask the exact model of your VW van. I'll be standing by for your response.

Thank you

Relly

Hello Grant

Good to hear back from you. May you please check the crankshaft sensor as a first course of action. If it's dirty or has oil in it there will be no signal to the ECU which may cause it not to crank and make the lights in dash lit. It wil look like the picture below.

If the sensor looks good but still fails to start, the crankshaft sensor or the ECU can be at fault that's why it will not run. I suggest that you get some parts in a nearest yard to cut the cost.

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Sure thing Grant... I'll be standing by. Good luck!

This is just a reference where the ckp sensor is located

Hello Grant

Good to hear back from you. This can be tricky, you will need to replace the crankshaft sensor if it's bad which I suspect  because this van is 18 years old. Second, there are shops that resets the ECM if there's no obvious damage. But if the ECM is busted, you will need to replace it to resolve the issue. I'll be standing by for your response.

Thank you

Relly

Try calling this number  ***-***-**** and look for Michael. He has good reputations in fixing ECUs. Try to call him if the crankshaft sensor replacement fails Grant. Is there anything else I can add or help you with? I'll be standing by for your response.

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Relly

The crankshaft sensor is not the same from the 97 but it may fit if you pull the harness. Example below

1997 

2000

There's a possibility that it will fit if you just take the whole harness of the sensor

Hello Grant

The sensor should be right there somewhere. If the sensor fails I strongly suggest that you go for the computer replacement. Nothing else I can suspect of at the moment. These issues are usually a ckp sensor and computer failure. 

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Thanks in advance

Relly

You're welcome. No worries Grant. I will only be credited once you click on the Problem solved on the tip page. It's ok if you don't provide a tip to cut you the cost Grant

Dear Grant, It was a pleasure helping you with your VW issue today. Here is a summary of the resolution.

Issue identified : No start / No crank
Solution Implemented : Crankshaft sensor and ECU can be at fault and will require replacement. Solution Accepted
If issue resurfaces : Advised to contact us at s**t@experthelp.com or call us on our support number ***-***-**** )

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