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2002 Jetta TDI wont start, Battery is good, turns over it seems like no fuel is being pumped wont fire. glow plugs changed 10k km ago. alternator is good, timing belt is good its not ripped when the problem happened i smelt a little burning.

brennenworob Jul 06, 2009

where in the trunk is this shut off switch found?

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By it being diesel engine.it has a electric transfer pump low pressure pump.check fuse and relay.

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If you're car has been running fine, then suddenly won't start, the cause is frequently that the fuel pump cutoff has been tripped. Open your trunk, and look for a label for a fuel pump cutoff switch. Locate the switch, press it in, and see if the engine will start.

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