Can a Volkswagen Jetta engine stop while driving?
Was on a turn and engine shut off, steering wheel locked and car kept going towards incoming traffic before stopping. Luckily nobody was coming the opposite. This issue is VERY DANGEROUS. The car engine can randomly stop any given moment and at that point you have no other control beside breaking.
What was cause of 2014 VW Jetta engine failure?
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving various speeds, the engine suddenly shut off. After approximately ten minutes, the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to three county Volkswagen (701 riverside ave, lyndhurst, NJ), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Why does my VW Jetta shut off in cold weather?
I’m scheduled to bring the vehicle in for a recall for the key column, witch is not associated to the problem according to vw rep. 2014 Jetta with 90000 miles stalls all the time in cold weather. It will just shut off when coming to a stop in traffic or stop signs and red lights.
Where can I get a VW Jetta towed?
Called vw roadside assistance and had it towed to south motors vw dealership on south dixie and 179 st. Miami. Vw certified technicians can’t figure out whats wrong with the car.
Why does my VW Jetta have rough idling?
It started acting funny when driving and car would loose power. So I replaced spark plugs , spark plug wires and battery. It was fine for a few months . Then it started idling the ignition coil. Worked ok then started shaking cooling is worse. I took it and had it diagnosed was misfiring. So I had it replaced , got an oil
When to remove negatave terminal from VW Jetta?
ALWAYS remove the negatave terminal 1st and install negative last!!! i have a 2001 VW Jetta 1.8t, 5-speed manual, it starts fine and runs fine for about 20-30 seconds and then loses all power (not lighting and such but engine power).
When did the VW Jetta start having issues?
I financed my 2014 Jetta 1.8 SE on March 27th of 2015. Being that it’s my only vehicle I started to rack up some mileage. It wasn’t until 70,000 miles on the odometer that I started to experience issues. A rattling noise and randomly rough idle became present.
Can a 2006 Jetta TDI start and stall?
Folks, any help would be appreciated. Just bought a 2006 Jetta TDI and it occasionally will start then quickly stall. After about 15 minutes it starts just fine and stays running.
Why does my 2010 VW Jetta not start?
Radio on 2010 vw Jetta tdi died durring the summer. Now, in November, the car will not start unless jumped with another car or battery charger. Fuses in car are intact. Door locks failed and had to be replaced. Battery drain when not used for two weeks, requiring jump start (replaced battery one year ago).
Why does my VW Jetta not transfer power?
If your Jetta is too low on transmission fluid, it’ll will no longer be able to transfer power to the rear wheels. The power goes to the torque converter, and that’s the end of the line. You should check the transmission fluid immediately.
Why is my Volkswagen Jetta not turning the wheels?
If you’ve broken a drive/axle shaft, your Volkswagen Jetta’s transmission has no way to turn the wheels anymore. If this were the case, there would not be any movement whatsoever from the vehicle. You also wouldn’t feel the slight jerk your Jetta as you put it into gear.
Where did the 2014 VW Jetta engine stall?
We saw what happened with the recent emissions lawsuit, and how unscrupulous they have already proven to be. My 2014 TDI VW stalled randomly while making a left turn at an intersection in Tallahassee, FL. The steering wheel became rigid and I lost the ability to maneuver the car AT ALL.
Can a VW Jetta stall on Kendall Drive?
Had the vehicle chosen to stall on Kendall drive, just moments later, I would surely have been hit as cars often travel upwards of 40 mph on that road on a daily basis. Again, I got LUCKY. Again, I diligently took my vehicle to VW to have them address the issue.
What kind of engine does a VW Jetta have?
Almost EVERYTHING on the internet shows up as the 2.0L TSI/EA888 motor, however, it’s ABSOLUTELY a problem with the 1.8L TSI EA888 Gen3 as well.
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What causes a Volkswagen Jetta to stall out?
Here’s more on Volkswagen Jetta bad fuel injector diagnosis. Not Enough Fuel – The fuel pump may not be able to provide the fuel pressure needed for the engine to run properly. When it asks for a lot of fuel, instead of taking off, it stalls out with the demand. This can be caused by the fuel pump or fuel filter.
Why does my VW Jetta not start up?
While there are a variety of reasons your Volkswagen Jetta won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
Which is better VW Jetta 01J or 02j?
With the 02J five-speed manual being a much more reliable option than the four-speed 01M automatic offered in the ’99-’03 Jetta TDI’s, most enthusiasts row their own gears. However, as soon as the first nozzle upgrade is performed the OEM clutch can begin to slip.
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