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    "Hauntings"--Random Electrical Phenomenons.

    Use your smart phone to take a picture of your fuse box then take each fuse out and clean the contacts with fine sandpaper (400-600 grade). When you are done make sure your fuses are in their proper location. This procedure solved many of my problems and it's easy.
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    Low power - maf?

    Thanks, I did find an answer to my question. I disconnected the vacuum line to the turbo actuator on a second Jetta that was working. With the turbo not working, the maf suddenly fell to about 50% of specified.
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    Low power - maf?

    2003 jetta tdi 5speed with 108 miles. Low power all the time - not limp mode. I have checked the VNT cycling using vagcom - it works. Intake and snow screen recently cleaned. Question: my maf is only showing 50% of specified value during acceleration. I have tried using a good maf but the...
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    Injection pump IQ

    Do a reverse hammer mod to get the IQ where you need it. My guess is that someone in the past did the hammer mod on this pump. No wonder you have NO power!
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    pp520 IQ Settings

    The lower the IQ number the greater the fuel injected = too much smoke. Setting the IQ to 6 will reduce the smoke, get the mileage up, and still be fun to drive.
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    pp520 IQ Settings

    I have used the pp520s in two 2002 TDIs (5-speed). This is an excellent upgrade but the IQ needs to be pushed to around 6.5 according to Drivbiwire (Pete). The best approach is to use the "hammer mod" to change the IQ. You have a sweet system - just tweak it!
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    '03 tdi died driving down the hwy

    The belt may be "fine" but what about the timing? If the engine cannot be turned there is no way to see if the timing is correct. I suspect the timing between the crankshaft and camshaft is off. Perhaps the camshaft pull was not sufficiently torqued to the camshaft. Pull the valve cover and...
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    Oil leak....

    Oil, from a leaky camshaft seal, will drain to the back of the engine around the turbo.
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    2003 TDI Shutter on shut down.

    With that many miles, the vacuum pump may need replacing. The vacuum should be around 27-28 inches and holding steady. Mine was at 16 inches and wavered. I know I should have seen other problems besides the "shutdown shutter" such as a hard brake pedal but the shutter was my only problem...
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    FS: 2002 ALH engine parts

    What is the part number on the bracket for the injection pump and accessories?
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    Random loss of power, not limp mode?

    Your vacuum lines could be old and collapsing to the actuator when you hit the pedal. Once you top the hill and release the accelerator, the lines open back up. Have you checked Canadian Grizzle's how to?
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    CAT Fuel Filter conversion What happened?

    Still there: http://lubricationspecialist.com/
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    Indianapolis TDI'ers UNITE!

    Hmmm....Frank purchased my son's wrecked 2000 Jetta. I'm scared to think what he is making!
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    Oil feed line to turbo leaking at oil cooler banjo bolt

    Those washers are called "crush washers" and they need to be replaces whenever the banjo bolt is loosened or they are very likely to leak. The dealer carries them and they do not cost much - even at the dealer.
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    Engine vibrates/rattles/jerks during shutdown

    Problem finally solved! Replacing the old engine mounts is definitely worthwhile on these cars as they age, but it did not solve the noisy shutdown. My antishudder valve was working but it seemed lazy. When I checked the vacuum it only read 16" of vacuum. Checking around, I found several who...
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