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Tiny
JKLINE2004
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  • 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 175,000 MILES
I filled the tank with gas. Now will not start. I have replaced fuel pump and filter.
Saturday, September 24th, 2011 AT 9:03 PM

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Tiny
PROMECHANIC
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Many times when this happens it is caused by the fuel pump. What happens is the fuel pump gets worn and when the cold fuel hits it the case shrinks and causes it to seize.
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Sunday, September 25th, 2011 AT 3:22 AM
Tiny
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Check the fuse for the fuel pump. If you blew the fuel pump it is likely you took out the fuse with it.
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 AT 7:45 PM

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