PDJetta
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- Joined
- Nov 6, 2003
- Location
- Northern Virginia
- TDI
- '04 Jetta GLS TDI Pumpe Duce Platinum Grey w/ Leather
My son left the lights on and ran the battery down on his 2005 2.5 liter Jetta. He then jumped the battery and the starter turns normally, but the engine will not fire. He says there is a VERY strong gasoline odor as well. I figure the engine is flooded, perhaps from the battery voltage being too low to spark the plugs as it was cranking. Just a guess, though. I suggested he let it sit a while and then attempt to start the car later with the accelerator floored to clear the gasoline out.
Anyone have any experience with this engine not starting and have ideas on what to do? It does have some wierd aftermarket alarm system the previous owner inistalled that may prevent the engine from running as well (I plan on ripping it out as soon as I can), or perhaps the ignition switch or ignition is not working. It sure is getting gas, though. I am at a loss. I am not familiar with this engine at all.
Thanks.
--Nate
Anyone have any experience with this engine not starting and have ideas on what to do? It does have some wierd aftermarket alarm system the previous owner inistalled that may prevent the engine from running as well (I plan on ripping it out as soon as I can), or perhaps the ignition switch or ignition is not working. It sure is getting gas, though. I am at a loss. I am not familiar with this engine at all.
Thanks.
--Nate
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