1991 Volkswagen Jetta Car Will Not Start

Tiny
JOJOK1970
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  • 1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 180,000 MILES
1991 VW Jetta GL 1.8l, engine turns over and is getting spark but will not start. Prior to not starting, idle was erratic jumping from 100 RPM's to 3,000.
Sunday, August 10th, 2008 AT 4:23 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light prior to this problem?

Check your fuel pressure and comeback with the readings this is where we start.

Or you can use a carbuerator cleaner in the throttle body or carb and see whether it will fire up
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Sunday, August 10th, 2008 AT 4:34 PM

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