Starts but dies

Asked by Joseph Mar 09, 2016 at 08:58 PM about the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2003 vw beetle starts but dies thinking fuel
relay fuse?

2 Answers

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Check your fuel pump relay, fuel pump fuse, and (the most likely cause) check your fuel filter. Clogged fuel filter will cause this problem and is a very cheap and easy fix. Doesn't hurt to grab a volt meter and check the relay before you pull the filter.

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Here is what my 73 is doing starts and then dies thought it was a fuel problem but it is the ignition when you let off the key after starting it there is a dead spot if you turn it just right it will stay running

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