02 Jetta ALH Died while driving -- won't restart

Overdraw

Overdraw

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Joined
Feb 26, 2008
Location
Detroit
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2002 Jetta TDI
Lost power while driving yesterday and the car won't restart. I searched all the "won't start troubleshooting" tips and the scenario doesn't match anything.

-It's 8 degrees in michigan, but I'd already driven 50 miles that day.
So, I don't think its fuel gelling

-I have power and glow plugs come on.
So, I don't think its the 109 relay

- I cleaned the snow screen yesterday ,and that didn't help.

Anyone have a suggestion??

I'm open to about anything right now.
 
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procupine14

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May 20, 2010
Location
Kansas City, MO
TDI
2003 Beetle 5sp
How many miles are on the car and when was the timing belt changed if it has been?

You might want to take off the cover and inspect the timing belt path to make sure everything is ok.

Could also be a clogged fuel filter or something of the like.
 
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dalchri

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Jun 3, 2007
Location
Muncy, PA
TDI
99 Beetle
Do you have the clear fuel line between the fuel filter and IP? If so, do you see air in the line or fuel?
 
jettawreck

jettawreck

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Aug 2, 2004
Location
Northern Minnesota-55744
TDI
2001 Jetta and 2003 Jetta
Overdraw said:
Lost power while driving yesterday and the car won't restart. I searched all the "won't start troubleshooting" tips and the scenario doesn't match anything.

-It's 8 degrees in michigan, but I'd already driven 50 miles that day.
So, I don't think its fuel gelling

-I have power and glow plugs come on.
So, I don't think its the 109 relay

- I cleaned the snow screen yesterday ,and that didn't help.

Anyone have a suggestion??

I'm open to about anything right now.
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Inspect TB first.
8 degrees F. Why couldn't it be fuel gelling?? Or more likely water in the fuel freezing. Installl new fuel filter filled with additive. Dump a bunch of Power Service 911 or some such de-icer/de-geller in the tank.
Hey,
Getting any time on the Polaris 800 XC?? Waiting to get the Renegades out around here. Didn't get any of the snowstorm the Twin Cities got up where i'm at, but more snow than normal for this time of year.
 
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