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#80 of 122 Re: 2003 jetta starting problems [afdZ24] by bpeebles Feb 25, 2009 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: afdZ24 (Feb 20, 2009 6:58 am) Let me get this straight... your "mechanic" thought that the problem was the starter, charged you to replace it, and the problem remains unchaged.   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. Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Feb 26, 2009 7:39 am) leals (Mar 09, 2009 4:48 pm)
#81 of 122 Re: 2003 jetta starting problems [bpeebles] by jeffyscott Feb 26, 2009 (7:39 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Feb 25, 2009 6:23 pm) Then, the same "mechanic" says your car has a "cold"   I'm thinking maybe the mechanic had the cold and actually said "code" but the poster heard "cold" Replies to this message: leals (Mar 09, 2009 4:48 pm)
#82 of 122 Re: 2003 jetta starting problems [jeffyscott] by leals Mar 09, 2009 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: jeffyscott (Feb 26, 2009 7:39 am) if you have'nt corrected the problem yet? check the keyway on the crankshaft, if this has sheared the top half of the engine won't turn with the bottom. the car will not start if the cam and crank are not in time, i would not be cranking the engine until you check this. good luck
#83 of 122 Stumped! by bigo0013 Mar 12, 2009 (3:21 pm)
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?? Replies to this message: jodyjo4 (Apr 10, 2009 11:19 pm)
#84 of 122 stalling out by wolfsburg2001 Mar 16, 2009 (5:51 pm)
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.
#85 of 122 Re: Rough Idle and stalls [glevien] by wolfsburg2001 Mar 16, 2009 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: glevien (Dec 16, 2007 12:15 am) hey i just bought a 2001 wolfsburg and i love the car but everything that you have mentioned is happening to me. i got the temp and 02 sensor changed and got new springs and i still have the same problems. just recently it started stalling out at stop signs and the idle will idle high and bog out then stall. if you find out anything let me know and i will do like wise
#86 of 122 Starting problem... by claires HOST Mar 16, 2009 (9:51 pm)
My 2002 1.8T started fine as usual today, and I drove it about 3 miles to run into the bank. When I came out, it wouldn't start -- it cranked ok and no warning lights came on, but then did nothing -- it sounded like it wasn't getting gas. The windows and other electrical things seemed to be working ok.   I had to have it towed to a mechanic. He called later to say that it had no problems starting, and that he drove it around but didn't notice anything unusual. He did find a mouse nest under the engine cover (eew), but said nothing had been chewed. He said there are no problem codes stored, and cleaned the throttle body.   He's going to check the fuel pump tomorrow; is there anything else he should look at?   (By the way, I had a certified VW mechanic to give it a full inspection last week at 70K miles, and he said everything was fine. He didn't mention the nest, so I'm guessing he missed other things.) Replies to this message: bpeebles (Mar 17, 2009 5:13 pm) claires (Mar 18, 2009 10:16 pm)
#87 of 122 Re: Starting problem... [claires] by bpeebles Mar 17, 2009 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: claires (Mar 16, 2009 9:51 pm) A no-start condition often logs details in the onboard memory. Hook your car up to computer and run diagnostics.   Most folks use a Vag-Com to perform diagnostic-checks and troubleshoot all manner of other problems.   Just this past weekend, my daughter complained that her ABS and CEL were lit on the dashboard. I used my VagCom to run diagnostics and printed out a report which showed a bad wheel-sensor and some mis-firing issues with the engine. Also one of her heated mirrors failed too. Replies to this message: claires (Mar 18, 2009 10:16 pm)
#88 of 122 Re: Starting problem... [bpeebles] by claires HOST Mar 18, 2009 (10:16 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 17, 2009 5:13 pm) Thanks! He said there were no error codes stored in memory, but I'm bringing it back next week to give it a closer look. I needed to take the car so I could get to work and hey... it's running now!
#89 of 122 Old Jetta Won't start when hot by tvannatter Mar 23, 2009 (5:23 am)
I've got an older 1989 Jetta. I've had some starting problems so I've replaced the starter and the wires connecting the starter. I've also replaced the ground to the engine.   What happens is that it will normally start fine unless it has been driven for a long period (1/2 hour or more). When it is hot it will not start at all, not even turn over. I cannot hear the solenoid click or any sound whatsoever.   I know there is a fuesable link somewhere but I don't feel this would be the problem as it will start fine as long as it is cold.   Please give me some kind of idea where to go next.

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