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Volkswagen Jetta Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Shutters when exceloerating and loss of excelleration [bpeebles] by robin52228
Oct 29, 2008 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 26, 2008 5:40 pm)

Awesome info, thanx!!
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Re: Volkswagen Jetta hesitating [xlaurax362] by hhutchins
Nov 01, 2008 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: xlaurax362 (Sep 09, 2008 5:43 pm)

I am having this same issue with my 2000 Jetta V6. Does anyone have any suggestions?
 
Re:My VW Jetta GLS (automatic) is giving me a new issue today. It started hesitating while the "Check Engine" light blinked continuously. As I was driving the car it would hesitate and would have a hard time accelerating and then at times it felt like it would finally shift into gear and would start driving normally again only to once again continue with the same pattern of hesitating, etc. When I would stop at a light it kept vibrating and hesitating. Do you all have any idea what issue I may be having?
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Re: Volkswagen Jetta hesitating [hhutchins] by bpeebles
Nov 01, 2008 (5:47 pm)
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Replying to: hhutchins (Nov 01, 2008 10:22 am)

A blinking CEL is a sign of IMMENENT DAMAGE to some component of your drivetrain. (Like unburned fuel getting into the catalyst thus burning it to a crisp.)
 
From your description of "vibrating and hesitating"...that sure sounds like one of the cylinders is not firing. A misfiring cylinder could send unburned fuel into the exhaust system.
 
A CEL which is just "ON" is considerd OK to drive while a vehicle with a BLINKING CEL should not be driven.
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT by bridgeatl
Nov 02, 2008 (4:26 am)
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Hi I have a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta with a 2.0 Engine. The check Engine light came on late last year....but after many tune ups, many mechanics found nothing wrong with the car. I got a reading from an Emissions Test that said my system was too lean....I've run an Octane Boost and am currently attempting to run a full tank of 93 Premium BP gas through my engine. The light is still on. Why needs to be done at this point. What has usually been the case for 2001 VW Jettas?
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Shifting Issues by revmarket
Nov 02, 2008 (6:07 am)
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My daughters ' 98 VW Jetta, will only shift if you let up off the gas. This goes for all gears. Once in gear it drives fine until the next gear up. All gears going down are found without any hesitation on the trans axle. Any help? Thanks.
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Re: Volkswagen Jetta hesitating [hhutchins] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 02, 2008 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: hhutchins (Nov 01, 2008 10:22 am)

bpeebles is right, this needs attention right away. Being a VW, one is tempted to toss off the suggestion of checking the ignition coils, as these are always suspect on a VW and they would cause this symptom. The codes should be read to verify this.
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Re: Shifting Issues [revmarket] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 02, 2008 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: revmarket (Nov 02, 2008 6:07 am)

I'd certainly start by checking the fluid level and if that's okay, have a transmission service done and see if that helps. Could be worn out internal seals, a sticking valve in the valve body, some kind of pressure issue....dunno without more testing.
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Re: VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT [bridgeatl] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 02, 2008 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: bridgeatl (Nov 02, 2008 4:26 am)

If the light is on, there should be a code stored in the computer. Ask them to clear the light, then when it comes on again, read the code. Might be as simple as an 02 sensor.
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Re: VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT [Mr_Shiftright] by bridgeatl
Nov 02, 2008 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 02, 2008 8:25 am)

ok...so I don't think it's the O2 sensor because today, I checked the spark plugs and they were all completely burned!!....I last time they were changed was in Fall 2007 I believe....maybe earlier..But it was definitely in spring or fall of 2007. After I did that...I reset the Check Engine light sensor and drove for about 50 miles. the light remained off....so things are getting there...but now I went back to the auto parts store to have them hook their code computer to my car. The Too lean and Catalyst issues are not showing up anymore....but now there is a "Fuel Injector problem in Cylinder 2". The Technician asked if I had just put gas in my car...I told him that I put Premium 93 BP gas +Octane Booster in my car. He Said that that shouldn't trigger the Fuel Injector Code, though. However..THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL OFF!!!...So What do I need to do now?.....because I have a week left before I need to go back to the EMissions place to get my car retested for free before my tag expires. So Let me know ASAP!!! Thanks
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Re: VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CHECK ENGINE LIGHT [bridgeatl] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 02, 2008 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: bridgeatl (Nov 02, 2008 11:26 am)

So the light's off...why can't you just get tested now?
 
What exactly did you mean your spark plugs were "burned"? What color were the tips? Brown and crusty? Black? Gray ash-like? Were they all the same condition?

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