Why does my new beetle start and then die?

Why does my new beetle start and then die?

Drove for 3 hours on highway and then died while at stop light. Daughter is driving and is 3 hours away alone. Don’t know what to tell her to do … read more Starts then dies wont run. 2000 new beetle. Trying too.it Starts then dies wont run JA: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections? Are they corroded?

What is the problem with my 2000 beetle?

2000 Beetle, 2.0 liter, starts just fine and in one second it shuts down. No matter what you do it always shuts off again. I am sure it is an electrical issue since it will start again.

What should I do if my Volkswagen Beetle won’t start?

Simple fix, remove the radio, can see how on-line using tools, personally I used a 6″ steel ruler in the slots each side of radio and it released. Once the radio is pulled out you will notice two power wires, one yellow and one red. Cut these wires and swap the red to yellow and the yellow to the red.

How to check the condition of a VW Beetle engine?

Remove spark plug or glow plug and insert gauge. Pressurise the head. Check for bubbling in the coolant check for compressed air leaving via the exhaust. This will determine the condition of not only your engine but the head and inlet and exhaust valve. Great bit of kit. If your local to york I’ll hapily perform that test for you. Regards Andy.

Is there a problem with my VW Beetle?

Getting it towed to dealer in AM and letting them have a go at it. The problem I am seeing is a little different than some of the replies (although we are all in same srewy boat). The car will start for a couple seconds (about 2) then die, prssing accelerator when startign starts to rev it when it starts then dies.

What happens when you open the door on a VW Beetle?

The car will start for a couple seconds (about 2) then die, prssing accelerator when startign starts to rev it when it starts then dies. I hear the pump spin up when I open the door, it sounds like it primes the line then stops (normal behavior).

What kind of engine does a 2000 VW Beetle have?

2000 VW beetle 1.8 l. Immo light flashing when key is in on position car will start but immediately died after 1 second of running. is this the … read more Drove for 3 hours on highway and then died while at stop light. Daughter is driving and is 3 hours away alone. Don’t know what to tell her to do … read more

What to do if your VW won’t start?

There’s a much easier one, and it’s to reset it. First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it.

What was the Immo light flashing on my 2000 beetle?

Immo light flashing when key is in on 2000 VW beetle 1.8 l. Immo light flashing when key is in on position car will start but immediately died after 1 second of running. is this the … read more Drove for 3 hours on highway and then died while at stop light. Daughter is driving and is 3 hours away alone.

What causes a car to start and stall?

Check to make sure your spark plug wires or ignition coils are seated properly on each of the spark plugs. A detached or malfunctioning spark plug wire will cause misfires and often a stall as the engine struggles to stay running on fewer cylinders.

What kind of car starts and then dies?

Volkswagen New Beetle: my 2000 Beetle starts and then dies… 2000 VW beetle 1.8 l. Immo light flashing when key is in on 2000 VW beetle 1.8 l. Immo light flashing when key is in on position car will start but immediately died after 1 second of running. is this the … read more Drove for 3 hours on highway and then died while at stop light.