2002 Volkswagen Jetta 2002 Jetta Stalled, wont start again.

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
77,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JETTAPILOT
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I drive a manual transmission 2002 Jetta. The car was running fine until I accidentally stalled it at a red light because I forgot I was still in gear and I let off the clutch. So I put it in neutral, pressed in the clutch, and turned the key. The engine would stutter and shake for as long as i turned the key but it wouldnt start again. What do you think the problem is?
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Apr 16, 2009 at 1:24 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Dec 20, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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