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122 messages, Last post on Aug 01, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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i have a 2003 jetta 2.0 and it has problems starting. whenever it is very cold outside it never starts and whenever its raining outside it never starts while it sits for a while. mechanic said he never seen anything like this from a jetta and assumed it could only be the starter and he replaced it but it stills does it. also, the engine light is on and stays on. mechanic says the car has a "cold" (whatever that means) and is common for the jetta to have but wont affect the engines performance. do any of u experience the same problems? and is the engine light directed towards y the car wont start in cold/raining weather? can anyone give any suggestions as to what is really the problem. |
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Replying to: afdZ24 (Feb 20, 2009 6:58 am) Regarding the not-starting thing, please let me know if you find any info or solutions! Thanks! |
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Replying to: afdZ24 (Feb 20, 2009 6:58 am) Then, the same "mechanic" says your car has a "cold" GET A NEW MECHANIC!! As for the non starting issue, why not TROUBLESHOOT to find out specificly why it is not starting then correct that problem? The CEL is lit for a specific reason and is easy to find out why. Use VagCom or AutoZone can pull the codes for you for free. You asked for some direction about what the problem may be... YOUR MECHANIC! HINT: Suspect the IGNITION SYSTEM is not firing the sparkplugs. The ignitor-coil and sparkplug wires are a GREAT place to start anytime you encounter engine problems related to damp weather. In the past, I have described several times in gory detail how to diagnose.... use the "search" function across all the VW forums to get details.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Feb 25, 2009 6:23 pm) I'm thinking maybe the mechanic had the cold and actually said "code" but the poster heard "cold" 
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Feb 26, 2009 7:39 am) |
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OK i have a 95 jetta 3 GL, I have put new plugs, wires, ignition coil, dist. cap, distributor, engine speed sensor, fuel pump, maf sensor, new belts, catalytic conv., fuel filter and done an oil change on the car! I put it in the shop to take care of the exhaust leaks that were in it and the mechanic said there was a misfire code coming up, so he checked the plugs and now it wont start!! He also said that when the key in put in and turned forward that the speedometer and rpm needsles are jumping. Does anyone have any ideas or advice??
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| i bought a 2001 wolfsburg jetta in '08. its been a alright car for the most part. most recently i will get in my car and drive for about 15 min, stopping and going then all of a sudden the next stop sign i will stall out. i will start it back up and move along and the next stop it will stall out. after i turn it back on and sit my idles bounces reving and almost stalling then eventually stalling out after a couple mins. can anyone help me out for a little bit of advice?. i love the car and want to fix it. | |
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Replying to: glevien (Dec 16, 2007 12:15 am) |
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