My 00 vw jetta will start, and about 3-5 seconds after it'll jus die out. Please help

Asked by Deja Sep 29, 2015 at 01:16 PM about the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Prior to this issue, i did notice tgat i
ran the car for a lil bit with no oil. My
fault completely

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See if the car will run if you spray starter fluid. If it does then its on the fuel side and you can check the fuel pump pressure, the injectors may be clogged or dirty...

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