jetta

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
126,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TIGUE
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1998 vw jetta sometimes wont start after being driven
Aug 6, 2011 at 7:05 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Sep 12, 2011 at 10:47 AM
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PROAUTOTECH
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get a pray bottle of water. In the dark (in a well ventilated area)spray one component at a time on a running car. start with the coil, I think it's along the firewall on this car. Look for blue sparks. Next hit up the distributer and spark plug wires all the way down to the spark plugs. When you find the sparks, you found the problem.
Sep 27, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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