SPONSORED LINKS

Engine will not stay running?

Tiny
RODRIGOVZQZ
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
Car cranks and starts for a few seconds and then shuts off. The diesel pump was replaced by the dealer 4 years ago and was working fine. Was automatic and turned into std. Traveled 2,000 miles trouble free and all of a sudden started acting up. I had to push start it once in reverse and started smelling like burned, as in electronic wires. Any advice?
SPONSORED LINKS
Sunday, October 29th, 2023 AT 7:46 PM

4 Replies

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 42,968 POSTS
I would check the wiring harness for the engine to make sure nothing got pinched when installing the manual transmission. This is typical when an R&R occurs. Next check the fuses this guide can help, please check the fuses with the ignition system on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If all fuses are okay let's run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 30th, 2023 AT 11:14 AM
Tiny
RODRIGOVZQZ
  • MEMBER
  • 14 POSTS
Got p0753 and it's manual not automatic.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, March 8th, 2024 AT 12:05 PM
Tiny
RODRIGOVZQZ
  • MEMBER
  • 14 POSTS
Another thing is, to try to start it, it drags with a new battery. Have to use jumper cables.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, March 8th, 2024 AT 12:17 PM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 42,968 POSTS
It sounds like the battery is weak or you need a starter. Please upload a video in your response to the problem so we can see what's going on.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, March 9th, 2024 AT 9:49 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Stall While Driving Content

Is it Safe to Drive Check Engine Light?
VIDEO
Is it Safe to Drive Check Engine Light?
Instructional repair video
Engine Stalls While Driving
GUIDE
Engine Stalls While Driving
An engine that stalls while driving and then starts back up again, either immediately or after a short time is different from an engine that just wont start or if the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links