Leahhp
Member
I am in need of some serious help!
So I was driving my Jetta down the road and it started to slow down. I had a problem with a hose coming off previously so I decided to pull over into a gas station (that I was conveniently next to) to check it. Before I could turn my Jetta turned off and would not start back up. I've never experienced running out of fuel before, but I'm pretty sure my car was not getting fuel (it did have a quarter tank). It does crank but will not start.
What I've done so far....
I replaced relay 109. Which didn't work.
The fuses were all good.
I replaced the fuel filter. I checked the fuel line when I turned the key and nothing came out.
So I checked the fuel pump. When I turned the key there was no humming noise. I pulled the pump and yes it was gross. I cleaned it up really well and put it back in and now I can hear the hum. (Note: I have ordered a new fuel pump and am not relying on the "cleaned" one.)
I checked the fuel line at the filter and when I turn the key fuel pours out.
That must not have been the full problem because my car is still not starting.
I am draining the tank and flushing the fuel pump and fuel system tonight to see if it was fuel contamination.
Any suggestions if that does not work?
So I was driving my Jetta down the road and it started to slow down. I had a problem with a hose coming off previously so I decided to pull over into a gas station (that I was conveniently next to) to check it. Before I could turn my Jetta turned off and would not start back up. I've never experienced running out of fuel before, but I'm pretty sure my car was not getting fuel (it did have a quarter tank). It does crank but will not start.
What I've done so far....
I replaced relay 109. Which didn't work.
The fuses were all good.
I replaced the fuel filter. I checked the fuel line when I turned the key and nothing came out.
So I checked the fuel pump. When I turned the key there was no humming noise. I pulled the pump and yes it was gross. I cleaned it up really well and put it back in and now I can hear the hum. (Note: I have ordered a new fuel pump and am not relying on the "cleaned" one.)
I checked the fuel line at the filter and when I turn the key fuel pours out.
That must not have been the full problem because my car is still not starting.
I am draining the tank and flushing the fuel pump and fuel system tonight to see if it was fuel contamination.
Any suggestions if that does not work?