Wont Start

Tiny
TYAZZ
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 170 MILES
Jetta was being driven, and a dry rotted coolant coupler broke, blew coolant all over. Two weeks later I finally got the part, replaced it, replaced the lost coolant, and now it won't start. It cranks, it seems like it gets close to starting, but won't.
Thursday, September 29th, 2011 AT 7:56 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to see if the engine is getting spark. It should be a hot blue snapping spark.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
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Where would I see it
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Go to our homepage under the DIY section for directions.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
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Ok I wasn't able to find a diy link. But now the jetta starts for a few moments. It doesn't sound healthy tho, and as soon as you touch the gas pedal it stalls.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
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You need to check pump pressure and spark. Something tells me the fuel pressure is weak.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:27 AM

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