1998 Volkswagen Jetta

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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JEREMY1876
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Engine Performance problem
1998 Volkswagen Jetta 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual
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98 jetta 2.0 l
idles between 400-600
when driven bucks sputters
changed plugs, wires, cap, button, fuel filter
fuel pump sounds like it is working
Jul 16, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jeremy1876,

You got the electrical covered, so should check the injectors, could be loose wires.

Idling is rather low, is the engine running smooth?

Is the CEL showing?
Jul 17, 2008 at 2:02 PM
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JEREMY1876
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CEL not on.
other than idle low, runs smooth when foot on gas.
before you shift from 2nd to 3rd, acts like fuel cuts out, both doesn't shut off. pump gas and and starts working again for awhile.
Jul 18, 2008 at 4:45 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jeremy1876,

Symptoms looks like fuel is insufficient. Test fuel pressure, regulators and injectors.
Jul 19, 2008 at 10:40 AM