06 Jetta 2.5L Starts but immediately dies.

Asked by Chris May 15, 2018 at 09:06 PM about the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just purchased a Jetta and before I purchased the car it ran ok. The radio in
the car didn't work so I decided to go looking at fuses. While adding and
replacing fuses I went to go start the car to see if the radio worked and I came
up with a more serious issue. My car started and then died. It did not do this at
all before. Now It does this every single time I go to start the vehicle.

I have an ABS light on, Air bag light (was on before this issue), key immobilizer
comes on but disappears. I can hear the fuel pump kick in every single time I
turn the ignition over to "ON". Like I said the car starts and then it dies. It's
getting gas, air and spark at least temporarily. I was thinking fuel relay at first
and then immobilizer. I may have messed something up while replacing fuses
without unplugging the battery? I'm at a lost.

2 Answers
45,345

Deathjam4 answered 5 years ago

try taking out the fuse that was connected to the radio see what happens. if it had a air bag light on it likely had a fault with the air bag. find the fault one and try unplugging it best way for that is scan it with a rosstech scanner. The person you bought the car from obviously knew there was an issue and literally scammed you with a broken car. This is why you always take it to a trusted mechanic first and fore most before even considering buying it. I hope you did not spend to much on it. If i were you I would start pulling fuses and puting in the proper ones and work on finding out what is wrong with the car once they are all back in.

3 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Guru3D3H8 answered 3 years ago

Ihv a 2010jetta,the VW company issued a recall on a fuse and fuse box so 2days ago I took it to VW dealership to have them replace,every since then when I start car it starts and immediately dies.reading "no key"afterwards.oviously they messed something up replacing fuse n box right?

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 06 Jetta 2.5L Starts but immediately dies. 2 Answers

    I just purchased a Jetta and before I purchased the car it ran ok. The radio in the car didn't work so I decided to go looking at fuses. While adding and replacing fuses I went to go start the car t...

    2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2008 VW Jetta car starts and dies 1 Answer

    I have a 2008 VW Jetta I installed a new steering column came with key fob and now when I fire it up it shuts off immediately please help

    2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • My 1999 jetta will start but then immediately turn back off 4 Answers

    My 1999 jetta will turn over but not stay on

    1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 02 jetta TDI security light flashes starts but wont run 6 Answers

    security light flashes engine starts but dies imminently

    2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5l i5 3 Answers

    My mk5 2.5l Volkswagen engine has weird compression but consistent numbers every other cylender. Cyl 1: 60psi cyl2: 120psi cyl3: 73psi cyl4:153psi cyl5:89psi. Is this normal or should I be concern...

    2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Jetta Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    12,390
  • #2
    Goodwrench707
    Reputation
    5,400
  • #3
    Ed92626
    Reputation
    4,630
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Passat
28 Great Deals out of 509 listings starting at $3,499
Used Honda Civic
185 Great Deals out of 4,025 listings starting at $2,877
Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
6 Great Deals out of 265 listings starting at $7,991
Used Honda Accord
49 Great Deals out of 978 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
49 Great Deals out of 1,094 listings starting at $2,500
Used Toyota Corolla
145 Great Deals out of 2,242 listings starting at $3,495
Used Volkswagen Golf
21 Great Deals out of 488 listings starting at $3,999
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
16 Great Deals out of 484 listings starting at $5,975
Used BMW 3 Series
66 Great Deals out of 1,169 listings starting at $2,500
Used Mazda MAZDA3
76 Great Deals out of 1,329 listings starting at $2,995
Used Hyundai Elantra
171 Great Deals out of 3,061 listings starting at $1,995
Used Nissan Altima
32 Great Deals out of 664 listings starting at $1,995
Used Nissan Sentra
57 Great Deals out of 1,923 listings starting at $190
Used Ford Mustang
35 Great Deals out of 1,596 listings starting at $7,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.