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2002 VW Cabrio, jerked then died, wont start.


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SadieBryanne
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Oct 19, 2011, 9:20 PM

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2002 VW Cabrio, jerked then died, wont start. Sign In

2002
VW
Cabrio GLS
4 cyl. 2 L. Manual.
118,000 miles

Hello everyone! So, I had been hearing a weird slight clunking sound coming from the trunk end of the car for about 3 days, but I had some jugs of water back there so I thought they were just rolling around. Anyways, I was driving home from work and after about 1 minute, every time I would shift, it started jerking like it was going to die, and then it would be fine until I shifted again.. this continued on for like 3 miles until I was just down the road from my house. I stopped at a light to go up a slight hill, but as soon as I started ascending up, it just jerked around for a second and died. I started it once after that, then died but it wouldn't start again. It sounds like it is trying to start, but to no avail. I have been reading some things and sounds like it could be the fuel pump. If anyone could give me any advice or information I would really appreciate it, thank you!


Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 20, 2011, 9:42 AM

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Re: 2002 VW Cabrio, jerked then died, wont start. Sign In

Start with basics. Whats missing, spark, fuel can be tested by gauge or quick test to prime it and if it starts for a few seconds you know you need to check fuel issues. If uses a timing belt how long since it's been replaced?

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zmame
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Oct 20, 2011, 9:43 AM

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Re: 2002 VW Cabrio, jerked then died, wont start. Sign In

Get a fuel pressure tester and test fuel pressure. You can obtain one through a loan a tool program through most autoparts retailers.


SadieBryanne
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Oct 21, 2011, 6:55 PM

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Re: 2002 VW Cabrio, jerked then died, wont start. Sign In

My step dad checked all the basics before we had it towed to the shop, but thanks anyways guys! :)






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