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Tiny
DONGOLAMAN
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 136,000 MILES
OIL LITE CAME ON I PULL OVER AND CHECKED OIL NO OIL SO I PUT 3QUARTS IN READING WAS FINE, SO I DROVE OFF SOME 20MILES WITH LITE STILL FLASHING MADE IT FINE, STARTED BACK ON HOME GOT ABOUT 25MILES FROM HOME, OIL LITE STILL FLASHING CAR STOPS ALL THE SUDDEN WITH THE ANTI-SLIP LITE ON.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 11:59 AM

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Tiny
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You post a question and when someone is available and reads it answers it. We don't have a instant messaging system to answer questions on here. So if you try to start the engine what happens?If you got low enough on oil or lost oil pressure you could have a seized damaged engine.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 12:29 PM
Tiny
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THANKS
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
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WHEN I TURN KEY TO ON POSITION LITES COME ON ON THE PANEL AND GO OFF I HEAR FUEL PUMP PUMPING.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 12:36 PM
Tiny
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COULD IT BE A FUSE?
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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So when you turn the key to the start position what happens?Is there any clicking sound?I loud clunk like its trying to turn the engine over but can't?I need details I can't see hear etc anything on your car where iam at.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 12:49 PM
Tiny
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The cam is turning
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 7:52 PM
Tiny
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So do you have spark?How is the compression?
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 8:46 PM
Tiny
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WHAT DO U MEAN SPARK?
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Friday, April 22nd, 2016 AT 5:43 AM
Tiny
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Hi Dongolaman,

Here is what he means by spark

Check this guide out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

let us know what you find
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Friday, April 22nd, 2016 AT 7:47 PM
Tiny
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Sorry had a crazy day just saw the reply. Let us know what you found.
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Friday, April 22nd, 2016 AT 8:43 PM

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