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Cold start=shuddering noise?

Tiny
DANIELLE_GELHORN
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 98,000 MILES
In cold weather, my 2003 Jetta makes what might be best described as a shuddering noise. This happens for about 2 seconds immediately after starting, and only happens when the engine is not warm. It is not a terribly loud noise, but it is unpleasant and I'm sure indicative of some problem. What might this be and what can I do about it?
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Monday, November 22nd, 2010 AT 11:38 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light ever come on?
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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 AT 1:28 PM
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The check engine light has been on since I bought the car two years ago. We have a diagnostic tool and it reads that there is one problem (don't remember what) but I had my VW mechanic check it out specifically and he said there was nothing wrong and maybe the sensor was malfunctioning. If there is a new problem now and I hook up the diagnostic will it read the new problem?
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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 AT 5:11 PM
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If there is a new problem that is related to a sensor, engine problem. Yes, it will have an additional trouble code.
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Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 AT 12:32 PM
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I have had the exact problem for a couple weeks and my check engine light just came on. Did you ever diagnose the problem? What is causing this?
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 11:18 PM
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Except, I have a 2004 Jetta, all other details are the same as your problem.
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Thursday, December 9th, 2010 AT 11:19 PM
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I haven't gotten a reply yet. Have you had your computer scanned for trouble codes?
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Friday, December 10th, 2010 AT 2:39 AM

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