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2001 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Fuel pressure, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.

Asked on December 13, 2011

Do jettas have inertia switches

Car would bog down then one day wouldnt start seems like it is out of gas cranks up but as soon as i let go of key turns off it does have gas in car
Avatar Asked by jpjim

Answer

Replied on December 13, 2011

They do have inertia switches that can fail without having a wreck. But, you can also see if the fuel pump is producinits reuirement by testing the fuel pressure.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Replied on December 13, 2011

No, Volkswagen does not use an Inertia switch. That is found on Ford products only.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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