remwines
Member
I have read many threads regarding this common problem, but I must be missing something. My daughter drove the Jetta here and tried to leave an hour later, but it would only run for about a second and stop. She had been using the valet key for about a month and I have the fob key. Same problem happens with both keys.
Turned ignition switch on, all panel light come on , including the immo light, and they begin to systematically go off as normal. I start the car after the glow plug light goes out and it runs for a moment and shuts down. There is no flashing immo light. I scanned with the latest vcds program as well as the iCarSoft OBDII tool and find no codes. So I moved on to possible fuel issues.
I used a vacuum tester to draw fuel through the filter, no air bubbles. I did mess up and allowed air into the IP, so I cracked open all the injector lines at the injectors and turned the engine over for a long time until the fuel flowed clear of air bubbles. Still will not stay running and does not give codes.
Induction system is clear, tank is full of fuel. The Antishudder valve swings freely. There is 12v to the fuel shutoff solenoid and I can hear it click. I even removed the lead and ran a jumper from the battery + to the solenoid, but it still will not stay running. Even tried disconnecting the battery cables and putting them together for 30 seconds to reboot. No joy.
What did I miss? Is it possible to have an immobilization issue without a flashing immo light or fault codes?
Turned ignition switch on, all panel light come on , including the immo light, and they begin to systematically go off as normal. I start the car after the glow plug light goes out and it runs for a moment and shuts down. There is no flashing immo light. I scanned with the latest vcds program as well as the iCarSoft OBDII tool and find no codes. So I moved on to possible fuel issues.
I used a vacuum tester to draw fuel through the filter, no air bubbles. I did mess up and allowed air into the IP, so I cracked open all the injector lines at the injectors and turned the engine over for a long time until the fuel flowed clear of air bubbles. Still will not stay running and does not give codes.
Induction system is clear, tank is full of fuel. The Antishudder valve swings freely. There is 12v to the fuel shutoff solenoid and I can hear it click. I even removed the lead and ran a jumper from the battery + to the solenoid, but it still will not stay running. Even tried disconnecting the battery cables and putting them together for 30 seconds to reboot. No joy.
What did I miss? Is it possible to have an immobilization issue without a flashing immo light or fault codes?