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122 messages, Last post on Aug 01, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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In freezing temp it will start and run for about 4 to 7 sec.and then stop. But as soon as the temp. goes up it starts and runs fine.I changed the fuel filter and put so gas line antifreeze in.there was no water in the filter.Thanks for any help. |
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| I bought my beautiful 2003 Jetta wagon yesterday (!), drove it up from Denver and it wouldn't start this morning. I checked for lights on etc, no reason but the cold. Jumped it and drove a ways, then it sat for 2 hours and wouldn't start again. My old '89 Jetta started instead, first try. This is bumming me out. Anyone know if I'm wasting money buying a new battery & it might be something else? | |
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i've owned my Jetta Wolfsburg 99' for three years...always problems w starting. Humidity, rain snow, the car just bumps and cuts out, clock switches to 12:00 and car stops. I've been towed to garage, it sits, then starts three hours later. The car has had everything replaced and still does it the garage says "it's just one of those things you live with... sorry but no...hate to say this but I'm begining the search for a new car.. VLKWGN it maybe good bye...love the drive but hate the problems...if anybody knows what the prob is please post as I am curious. 
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| I own a 2000 Jetta which has 80,000 miles on it, and I live in San Francisco. Recently, after running errands, the car suddenly wouldn't start, and the engine light came on and stayed on. The temperature was normal, and the battery was not dead. The mechanic indicated that coolant was leaking and replaced the rear of the cylinder head, which resulted in the engine light turning off. Six weeks later, the car died while I was driving, and the engine light came on again. After being towed to a new mechanic, he found that the codes for the engine speed sensor were out of range and replaced the engine sensor. A couple days ago, the air bag light came on and stayed on, and the car seems to lack power and surges. Before going to the mechanic for the 3rd time in 2 months, can anyone tell me what might be happening and give me some advice?? | |
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Replying to: mcgyr (Mar 01, 2007 10:34 am) Your year VW is ripe for having that problem.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Mar 01, 2007 6:32 pm) |
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got off work last night and found that my 97 jetta doesnt wanna start. The battery is strong and the engine is turning but no start. We had a sudden cold snap (from 10C to below freezing) overnight, so I'm wondering if something froze. That said, my gas tank is full of new gas. My spark plugs are about 20 months old. No problems with starting leading up to this. Any ideas out there? |
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Replying to: mcgyr (Mar 01, 2007 10:34 am)
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| Started last summer when weather was warm. Car started fine in morning. Wouldn't start after sitting in hot parking lot. All dashboard lights are on, electric windows works. Very faint whine when turning key. Had battery replaced -did not fix problem. Mechanic replaced starter - still did not fix problem. Ran like a top all winter. Now that the weather is warmer, problem has resurfaced. When interior temperature is cool, car starts. HELP. My mechanic said he got burned once guessing, and will not try again. | |
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Replying to: enken (May 15, 2007 5:31 am) What he is really saying is.. .I already soaked you for a starter and I cannot think of anything else to sell you at this time. Why the heck did he "guess" in the first place... what is wrong with good-ol' TROUBLESHOOTING and to isolate what the problem is? Then FIX it! BTW: He did not get "burned" -- I am willing to bet he got PAIED for replacing the starter. |
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