Stalling, trouble starting.

Asked by GuruYS867 Mar 11, 2018 at 12:55 PM about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am having trouble with my 2001 Jetta 2.0 4cyl. 5 speed.
My car just recently started this. My check engine light
has been on for my cadylitic converter I just replaced my
o2 sensor. My car was driven the day before but when I
get in my car it does not want to start. I tried jumping the
vehicle and the problem still persisted. It will start
occasionally but stall almost immediately. My car idled at
my correct rpms for a moment then drops to 200 rpms
then stalls out. I replaced my alternator and that was not
the problem. I was going to replace my fuel filter today but
it was fairly new as well. I'm just not sure what to check
next. Any help willl be appreciated!

3 Answers

GuruYS867 answered 6 years ago

My only code was for a misfire in cylinder two so I replaced my spark plugs and it seems the problem got worse. It will not start at all now.

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jbrowneng answered 5 years ago

You said it yourself in your post... "My check engine light has been on for my cadylitic converter " Your catalytic converter I plugged. It will start momentarily but stall shortly because it cannot get the exhaust out of the engine.

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