1990 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Question
Topics covered: Fuel filter, Fuel pressure, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 16,600 miles.
Mileage: 16,600 miles.
Asked on October 24, 2012
Volkswagen Jetta Fuel filter Problem
Hi, I have a 1990 VW Jetta that acts like its starving for fule, it sputters out and it stops when i give it enough gas and i get the RPMs up. What could it be?
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Replied on October 26, 2012
I'm guessing your car has Digifant Fuel Injected... there should
be 2 fuel pumps, one under the car by the fuel filter and one
inside the fuel tank.
If the one in the tank fails, you can have power / stalling issues.
Faulty ignition components can also cause similar issues.
Checking fuel pressure at the injector rail will not be enough... both
pumps need to be checked for flow & current draw.
Thomas