1996 Volkswagen Jetta dies when throttle is applied

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
158,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TIREBACON
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My 96 jetta will start and the engine runs really rough at idle as soon as any throttle is applied it will stall out immediantly. When it broke down i replaced the coil pack and was able to drive it home but could smell the catalytic converter (smells like rotten eggs). The next day i tried to start it and had almost the same symtoms as before i replaced the coil but engine is running even worse and dies seconds after starting it.
Sep 19, 2010 at 1:57 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Test for injector pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injector with the key on.

Use a fuel pressure gauge to test for correct fuel pressure, also noticing if the pressure holds when key is shut off.
Oct 29, 2010 at 3:32 PM