car dies while driving

2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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UNKNOWINGCAROWNER
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Had my 2000 Jetta die on me as I was heading home. Tried to have a friend jump start the car, with no luck. AAA came and charged the battery, which got the car started. When i had the battery and altenater check, they came back okay. Any ideas what else could be the problem?
Mar 28, 2011 at 6:18 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the ignition switch or an issue with fuel or spark-Do below

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
Mar 28, 2011 at 7:58 AM
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UNKNOWINGCAROWNER
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thank you so much....
Mar 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You're welcome
Mar 28, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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