Changed battery with a new one but engine turns over but still won't start?

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
165,000 MILES
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vehicle ran fine then after sitting for a few hours would not start. Changed battery with a new one but engine turns over but still won't start. Will start and run on starting fluid.
Jan 25, 2013 at 2:39 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you are having an issue with a failed in-tank electric fuel pump. Since you mentioned starter fluid starts the car then you should focus on the fuel pump. Here is a tutorial showing how to change an in-tank pump:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

I've attached picture steps below on how to change the in-tank electric fuel pump on your Jetta. You will have to remove the seat cushion to gain access to the fuel pump via a metal access panel. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Aug 5, 2021 at 3:05 AM
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