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Volkswagen Jetta Maintenance and Repair

6631 messages,  Last post on May 24, 2013 at 7:26 PM

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#6620 of 6631 Re: RPMs going crazy when at a steady speed and staying in the same gear. [ventkm] by jduboi1

Nov 07, 2012 (7:00 pm)

Replying to: ventkm (Nov 04, 2012 5:24 pm)
my jetta does the same thing right now i went to the mechanic and once he pluged in the computer he said that the spark plugs were bad, so i changed the spark plugs n the car was the same so then i changed the ignition coils n it turns out that aparently it wus the spark plug connector something about its wires so right now im gonna wait till tomorow n get that piece from the dealership
spark plug densel: $2.99/ea
coils: $21.99/ea
connector $16.99/ea

#6621 of 6631 stutter by rbonfiglio

Dec 07, 2012 (8:44 pm)

I have an 04 jetta 2.0 liter sometimes when the fuel gauge reaches around one eigth tank the car will stutter one time about 1 second then will run fine

#6622 of 6631 Re: Burned out lights by fordnuts

Dec 10, 2012 (8:38 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Dec 30, 2009 3:40 pm)
They (local police) definitiely like to pull one for lights out. The older the car, the more often the lights are prone to go out when least expected. I didn't even know certain lamps existed, though I think I have replaced every lamp in 2002 Jetta. Now I have to replace rear middle brake light, which does not look easy, and license plate lamps (well one, but might as well do both).

#6623 of 6631 2009 Jetta TDI Wont Start by mindilouuu

Dec 14, 2012 (10:46 am)

Non-Start issue. Bells and lights and all that come on. When turn key the engine doesnt budge. Battery is fine. No clicking noise. Removed kill switch fuse and replaced. Waited for Glow Plug light to go off and tried to start. Tried to start while in neutral and back in park. Still nothing. Whats really weird is you can hear an alarm going off inside the engine - like its trying to tell you something. Any ideas what this is?

#6624 of 6631 Re: 2009 Jetta TDI Wont Start [mindilouuu] by bpeebles

Dec 16, 2012 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: mindilouuu (Dec 14, 2012 10:46 am)
There is no "alarm" in the engine.
 
Judging from your description.... I can only suggest that perhaps you are hearing the starter-moter spinning without engaging its gears. It would sound kinda like a 'whine' as the motor spins faster and faster with no load on it.

#6625 of 6631 Re: 2009 Jetta TDI Wont Start [bpeebles] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 16, 2012 (2:43 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Dec 16, 2012 12:43 pm)
ah, bad starter maybe? That was a brilliant guess bpeebles.

#6626 of 6631 Re: 2009 Jetta TDI Wont Start [Mr_Shiftright] by bpeebles

Dec 16, 2012 (9:18 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 16, 2012 2:43 pm)
Thanks Sir_Shiftright. I would not call it a "guess"...more like a "deduction" based on the limited facts put forth.
 
Part of my livelihood is 'figuring things out' (perhaps better described as a professional troubleshooter) Compared to the complex, worldwide software-systems I work on, an automobile is a very simple machine to me. Except, with softwre, I miss the hands-on of holding a piston in my hand to diagnose why it failed.

#6627 of 6631 Re: 2009 Jetta TDI Wont Start [bpeebles] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 17, 2012 (9:31 am)

Replying to: bpeebles (Dec 16, 2012 9:18 pm)
yes perhaps I should have said "educated" guess.

#6628 of 6631 plan of attack? by jentruck

Feb 07, 2013 (1:16 pm)

i recently bought a VW passat the MIL is on, had auto zone ...PO299-"turbo charger , air pressure sensor /PO420 rich air ratio, air leak near oxygen censor. i dont want to waste time /money doing the processs of elimination. Please, would somebody point me in the right direction

#6629 of 6631 Re: plan of attack? [jentruck] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Feb 07, 2013 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: jentruck (Feb 07, 2013 1:16 pm)
sounds like a leak in the turbo intake tubing somewhere.

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