Re: Jetta Starting Problems

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>[EMAIL PROTECTED] (famousb) wrote in message
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>> I have a 97 Jetta GLS (4 cyl, manual) that is starting to have
>> troubles starting.
>> just recently this began.
>> the first time i go to start it in the morning it starts fine, no
>> problems.  but if i drive it for a little while, stop, then try to
>> restart, it usually takes two or three tries to get it started. if i
>> wait an hour or more before i try to restart it, there seems not to be
>> as big of a problem. i've replaced the battery, hoping this would
>> alleviate the problem (although intuition told me that it wouldn't).
>> 
>> i've read that it could be caused by either the starter core
>> overheating from the engine, a fuel pump (transfer pump?) starting to
>> wear out and not providing enough fuel, or possibly a short somewhere.
>> but i'm not certain as to which avenue to pursue first. 
>> 
>> to note, the car doesn't have any problems while driving (at least not
>> as of yet - knock on wood). but a few months ago spurtered once or
>> twice, with a momentary lapse of power, during the summer months while
>> i was driving, but that went away so i figured it was a one time
>> occurence.

No check engine light coming on?
I will conclude that the starter is operating but the engine will not start!

Might be the ignition switch!
Might be ignition coil.
Might be spark plugs
Might be fuel injection problems
Might be ???

You need to test for spark and fuel.
When did you last have the engine serviced?
later,
dave
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