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Volkswagen Jetta 2001  55000 miles
After driving for 20-25 miles, the engine stalls and it won't start again. Only after 4 or 5 hours the car will start again as if nothing had happened. After the same distance, it stalls once more and this happens time after time. It seems as though the engine was suddenly blocked. A new coil was installed but the problem is still there. I would appreciate anyone's help. Thank you.
Eph from United States 11 years ago  
EP
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Wendy from United States 11 years ago
Hi, you should check the state of the relay number 409, as well as the crankshaft's sensor. You should also verify that the new coil is working properly.
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wib from United States 11 years ago
Your problem must be the crankshaft's sensor, located behind the oil's filter.
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2012 Jetta just died while driving on freeway no hazards @445 am

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Sedan 118227 miles
Just replaced the battery and now car died while on freeway just dead.
Elly from United States 2 years ago  
EL
1 report 
mz pink from United States 2 years ago
you need to do the coding for the new battery because the car still sees the old one and uses power according to the last battery and how much juice it still had. It's a thing.....
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Car idles roughly after switching on and stalls

Volkswagen Jetta 2015  100000 miles
Car does not idle properly after starting. Also stalls after a few minutes and stalls when decelerating.
Burty from other a year ago  
BU
3 reports 
Yonga from South Africa a year ago
Sounds like MAP sensor is giving your car problems.
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Intermitently stall

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 2.0 160000 miles
Starts fine even at -20 but sometime just wouldnt, cranks but no start. Give boost starts the car and keeps going but once in a while repeats the pattern.
Bug pwr from Canada a year ago  
BU

Engine dies after starting

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Jett 19.9 TDi 120000 miles
Whilst driving my 2009 1.9 TDi Jetta suddenly lost power and then died. It starts but dies almost immediately. There is smoke coming from behind the turbo. There is no exhaust gasses coming out of the back at the exhaust. If I disconnect the airflow hose to the intercooler the engine runs.
If i disconnect the air to the intercooler the engine still runs.
Whilst doing either one of the above and i disconnect the air intake from the air filter their is exhaust smoke coming from out ( so it is blowing air instead of sucking.
Redheart from New Zealand 8 years ago  
RE
3 reports 

Problem with my car SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Jetta 2001  120000 miles
I own a standard Jetta 1.8T 2001 and, after perfectly starting the car and changing from first to second gear, EPC and ASR indicators turn on. I stop the car and it is not stable enough, revolutions go up and down. I then turn off the car, start it again and the same problem appears. Occasionally, after a while of driving and braking, the car stalls. Filters and spark plugs have been checked, injectors cleaned but everything is still the same. Could you please help me? It is really worrying and even dangerous. Thank you.
Liley68 from United States 11 years ago  
LI
Rank 2
3 reports 
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Liley68 from United States 11 years ago
In case someone has my same problem, this was the solution to my problem: acceleration body cleanse, coils harness replacement and engine relay change (N° 428), which is located behind the MAF sensor, right next to the fire wall. Hope it helps someone.
Andrea from other 7 years ago
I have slightly the same problem. At 200km/h the vehicle engine light start flashing then the EPC light appears from there the car looses power unless I stop nd switch it off then start again.
Rennie from United States a year ago
My 2017 VW Jetta had EPC and engine light on, and I took it to the dealer service in Summit, NJ. After the mechanic performed the diagnostics and found wiring damaged caused by Rodents. The wiring was repaired and rechecked and fault lights were cleared. The cost of the repair came to $564, not including sales tax. $555 (labor), $9.36 (2 connectors). I believe that I was overcharged with Labor cost while replacing $9.36 parts. I don't know what to do. Should I contact VW headquarter?
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Many failures SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Jetta 1999  135000 miles
The first failure in my car appeared from one day to the other. It was working perfectly one night, but the following morning it wouldn't start. There was some engine work but I could not start driving it. It seemed as though there was a fuel deficit, but it had been refuelled the day before. I checked the fuel pump, and surprisingly found out there was no sparking, so I logically thought the problem was with the coil. I changed it but it kept doing the same thing. I then checked relays, fuses and that there was electrical current reaching the coil and everything was ok. The crankshaft's senso… Read complete
josey from United States 11 years ago  
JO
2 reports 
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hortense from United States 11 years ago
The same happened to me and the problem is in the distributor.
josey from United States 11 years ago
I've changed the distributor and it seems as though the problem has been solved. At least for the past two days it has been working perfectly. Thank you very much!
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Cluster switches on and off SolvedSolved

Volkswagen Jetta 1997 Hatchback  120000 miles
My Jetta 3 cluster switches off and on while I’m driving the car but the engine does not switch off. When the cluster is about to switch off I can feel bit of stall then every thing quickly goes back to normal.
Yonga from South Africa a year ago  
YO
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Yonga from South Africa a year ago
Problem solved it was the immobiliser wiring, the yellow wire had a loose contact.
Jackieleethatsme from United States a year ago
My 2010 vw jetta had a yellow wire incerted in with one of the interior fuse box fuses my friend took it out and my car went into immobilization mode do you know which fuse it’s supposed to be inserted into ?
Jackieleethatsme from United States a year ago
@JackieleethatsmeDid you ever get an answer I believe it’s related to the security system but which fuse that is I don’t know
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Yonga from South Africa a year ago
It was alternator overcharging sometimes. I changed voltage regulator now everything is working normal
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Stalls when driving, EPC and oil indicators

Volkswagen Jetta 2002  168000 miles
I have a Jetta A 4 2002 and, when driving, it suddenly jerks, EPC and oil indicators turn on and it loses power until it stalls. I try to speed it up but it won't answer properly. Only after 20-30 minutes the engine will start again. The car has been tuned, the battery, oil pump and air sensor changed but it keeps doing the same thing. Can anyone help me? It really worries me when I'm driving and it suddenly stalls.
sophronia from United States 11 years ago  
SO
5 reports 
patience from United States 11 years ago
Check the electronic acceleration body, that is what the indicators mean.
sophronia from United States 11 years ago
Thank you patience, I will tell this to the mechanic.
Andrea from other 7 years ago
Is the problem solved?
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Android touch screen radio with backup camera not working properly.

Volkswagen Jetta 2008 Sedan, 2.0T BPY, dsg, Wolfsburg edition  165000 miles
Replaced the factory multiple disc unit that died with an aftermarket android CarPlay unit. Wired it into the taillights along with another one for a dash cam (it’s working perfectly). Everything except the backup camera works fine.
The trunk doesn’t work now either.
There’s no real instruction manual whatsoever. China. Came with a wiring harness and cambus decoder that plugs right in.
Got any ideas on this?
JohnW from United States 2 years ago  
JO
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JohnW from United States 2 years ago
The camera works perfectly with the power on and the engine off. Switching into reverse mode and shows a good image from the backup camera.
However, with the engine running it doesn’t work. It briefly shows a multiple image, then goes black, and gives a no signal message.
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JohnW from United States a year ago
Update:
I’ve seen a gadget on AliExpress that claims to fix this problem. A transducer or something. The device filters out the hidden data transmitted in the wiring somehow. Apparently, this computer data is only present when the engine is running.
It looks like a typical canbus adapter for led headlights that wires in like a ballast resistor.
Could it be that simple?
Why is this not common knowledge if so?
I’m going to try it. Costs less than $5.
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Computer thinking sound

Volkswagen Jetta 2015 automatic 115000 miles
My car makes a click-click sound when accelerating around 12mph, and when stopping around 8mph (stopping with brakes or by just letting car coast to a stop on its own. The sound seems to be coming from under the dashboard, towards the odb plug.

My car has been making this sound for some time, but it seems to be more often after replacing my battery after it died.
Kii - VW from United States 2 years ago  
KI
4 reports 
Kpkp from Canada 2 years ago
Door actuator? Lock;unlock;lock etc ?
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Completely dies at stops and then hours later will start up again,

Volkswagen Jetta 2022 Jetta GLI 5000 miles
We bought new. After 7 months of ownership, car completely died at stop light. Was able to restart. Happens intermittently. Twice have returned to parked car and completely dead. Now this weekend this happened, started back up after 24 hours just to die again. After 3 minutes it started again. We have taken it to the dealership and they replaced the battery and the control unit after the first 3 times but obviously this didn’t fix it.
Jules from United States 4 years ago  
JU
1 report 
Bruce from United States 4 years ago
There are a few potential causes for this problem, including a faulty alternator, a failing battery, a malfunctioning starter motor, or a problem with the electrical connections in the vehicle. A qualified technician would be able to diagnose the issue and provide a solution.
Eric from other 2 years ago
Start and stop during cold weather especially morning time , what can be the problem?
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Start Button Issue

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Jetta TDI 139000 miles
When you press the start button, the dash lights up, but only for a second not giving you enough time to start the Diesel Engine.

Update: issue still not resolved. I don’t really have a starter problem. When I press the Start/Stop button the dash lights up for a second and goes back dark. I have replaced the button, Starter Relay and the issue remains. I toook my 2012 Jetta TDI to VW Of South Mississippi and they cannot resolve the issue. I am fixing go get the car from the dealership for they cannot fix it.
DRW69 from United States a year ago  
DR
1 report 
DRW69 from United States a year ago
I can start the car, but I may have to press the start button about a dozen times before the dash will stay lit up and I can start the car. The car has never stranded me, but I fear getting stranded is just around the next corner.
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EPC Light comes on and than the car shuts down

Volkswagen Jetta 2013 Sedan  134904 miles
The EPC Light Comes on and than the Car Dies this happened when I Sprayed the Engine
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David from other a year ago  
DA
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Mack from United States a year ago
Epc light comes on and I don’t know why also oil light light comes on and it has oil and I’m missing places for a couple of sensors
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My jetta keeps dying

Volkswagen Jetta 2010 Sport 4 door 2.5 liter 162929 miles
It dies when idleing or somethines while driving. At first it had issues starting had to try key a few times now it starts but dies ive changed fuel filter did an oil change i replaced the camshaft sensor even the o2 sensors i dont know what to do
Ashley from United States a year ago  
AS
1 report 
Deji from United States 10 months ago
Change the Maf sensor
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Power window fuse keeps blowing!

Volkswagen Jetta 2003 4 door 200211 miles
Power windows blow fuse as soon as fuse is installed.
Lightnin57 from United States 11 days ago  
LI

Hard start when ambient temperature is hot

Volkswagen Jetta 2017 2.0 naturally aspired 84000 miles
Car functions normally but sometimes, mainlly when ambient temperature is hot it has problem to start, it will crank, but I have to press gas pedal and maintain higher RPM for a while for it to not stall and shut off, after a few seconds depress the gas pedal and it will work normally
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REYY from United States 14 days ago  
RE
1 report 

No prenden los faros y cuando prenden alumbra muy poco

Volkswagen Jetta 2002 1.8t 135000 miles
Los faros alumbran poquito y le quise cambiar los cable haber si los habia conectado mal y ya no prendieron solo prenden cuando aviento la alta con la palanquita pero se vuelven a apagar a la hora de soltarla
green from Mexico 2 months ago  
GR

Mass airflow

Volkswagen Jetta 2008 2.5 l converted to 2.0 500002 miles
The mass airflow dies after 20 minutes of replacement. It dies and stop working and the car loses power, until I kill the engine and start it again and it gains power again, then after 3 minutes drive it loses power again
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Chukwudubem from Nigeria 5 months ago  
CH

2007 VW Jetta wagon cranks no firing...

Volkswagen Jetta 2007 Wagon 100000 miles
All Fuses where taken out by my helpful 10yr old son...I have replaced the fuses to the best of my ability. I did this from getting as many similar fuse panel layouts i could fined online. I may have some wrong...

After reinstalling the fuses in both panels A and B on my 2007 VW Jetta wagon. The car would fire up and start then it immediately died after it had fired up. Now it cranks but does not fire at all. Dead... I'm baffled as nothing actually changed to cause the change... Humm please stear me straight. Thx lol
Wafkie from Canada 8 months ago  
WA

El Embrague se va al piso

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 Sedán 2.0 manual 120000 miles
A veces cuando estoy pidiendo el embrague, este se queda en el piso. Es como si no tuviera líquido y al revisar el fluido en el motor, tanque está lleno. Que debo hacer para repararlo?
Juan from other 8 months ago  
JU

Falla en la aguja del odometro

Volkswagen Jetta 2014 Clásico CL Aire 131000 miles
No indica la velocidad una vez que el vehículo ha sido puesto en marcha ya yendo en velocidad recta uniforme y antes de alcanzar la velocidad crucero. Ya reemplacé el fusible correspondiente y el problema persiste.
CHARLIE1* from other 10 months ago  
CH
1 report 

Lost key had the ecm immobilizer delete process done

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Sedan  139000 miles
After receiving the ecm I install it and the car runs but it stuck in limp mode and the cluster mph nor rpm wk jus a couple warning lights
Mike from United States 10 months ago  
MI

Stalling, Sputtering.

Volkswagen Jetta 2015 Jetta S 2.0 126850 miles
Sometimes stalling when stopped or sputtering when accelerating from stopped. Comes and goes but get's more frequent in the drive. Got a code P0131 02 Sensor 1. I replaced it, same issue. I unplug the 02 sensor and it will run. I thought it was the harness on the vehicle and had dealership take a look. They did an overlay on it "as a start". They said it was done, I kept asking about the 02 sensor before pick up. "It's good, we drove it, etc.". After pick up about 12 miles later I stall/sputter. They say it's the ECM and Cat. Converter.

Looking for second opinion.
I've replaced spark plugs, wires, coil. MAF, MAP sensors. Purge valve.
Millertime981 from United States a year ago  
MI

Power seat problem

Volkswagen Jetta 2013 2.0 turbo sedan 118681898 miles
I own a 2013 VW Jetta GLI. Recently, the driver’s seat was removed for upholstery repair. After reinstalling the seat and reconnecting all wiring, the airbag system and seat heating work correctly, but the power seat adjustment functions (forward/backward, height, etc.) do not operate at all.
Could you please advise on possible causes or provide guidance on resolving this issue?
Amiqo from other a year ago  
AM
1 report 

Tail Pipe Warning

Volkswagen Jetta 2013 TDI 140000 miles
Hi,

My TDI shows tail pipe symbol on the car after changing glow plugs. The car smells like diesel inside and the vents have been cleaned. I even showed it to a mechanic and they recommend changing the whole tail pipe which costs $5k. Car is not even worth that much?

Any temporary or cheaper solution?
toyoda from United States a year ago  
TO

Battery draining

Volkswagen Jetta 2002 2.0 156000 miles
New alternator after a week battery died car would not start
Teeto from United States 2 years ago  
TE
3 reports 

fan cooling

Volkswagen Jetta 2014  80779 miles
"I have a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta diesel with an inconsistent cooling fan. Sometimes the fan turns on a few minutes after I start driving, and the tachometer consistently stays between 800 and 1000 RPM while the car is parked. Other times, the fan doesn’t start at all. Additionally, the check engine light is on."
gabriel from Canada 2 years ago  
GA
2 reports 

Aceleración

Volkswagen Jetta 1997 Motor 1.8 400000 miles
El carro se acelera a más de 30,000 rpm, solo se queda estable cuando desconecto la válvula iac ojalá que me puedan ayudar lo he llevado con muchos mecánicos y nadie le encuentra la falla
Karim from other 2 years ago  
KA
2 reports 

Jetta Won't Turn Over After Battery Replacement

Volkswagen Jetta 2004 GLI, 1.9L, Gas, Automatic,  123000 miles
The car was running just fine, over the winter I had to remove the battery because it died due to the cold so I took it inside and put it on a trickle charger when I put the battery back in the car it cranks but won't turn over seems like maybe the emergency theft system not too sure anyone know what this is and can help it's highly appreciated thank you
CryptDoughMan from United States 2 years ago  
CR
2 reports 
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