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doyle157
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Mar 23, 2012, 7:50 PM

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My daughter has a 2008 vw beetle conv. with a 2.5/auto. It will start fine but when she puts it in gear it dies. Anyone have an idea?
Thanks, Doyle


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Mar 23, 2012, 7:54 PM

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Check engine light on?





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doyle157
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Mar 23, 2012, 7:58 PM

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Nope, all systems go. starts right up, dies as soon as you put in gear.


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Mar 23, 2012, 7:59 PM

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EPC light on?





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doyle157
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Mar 23, 2012, 8:04 PM

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no lights at all.


nickwarner
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Mar 23, 2012, 8:08 PM

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get a fuel pressure test. Post the readings here. You need to capture this when it dies. I'm sure Hammer will post his list soon which explains in depth what you need to look at in a no-start situation. I want to find a way to top this list he has, but its so damn good that I can't.


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Mar 23, 2012, 8:09 PM

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Without a VAG or high end scan tool can't really see what is going on with the throttle actuator. One thing that you could try is cleaning the throttle body bore and plate with a rag and some carb cleaner. Spray the cleaner on the rag and scrub the inside of the throttle bore out.





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