2000 Volkswagen Jetta: won't start

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

Car will not start after being driven far enough to warm-up the engine. Must wait several minutes--up to an hour--before it will start again. The process of trying a restart results in much unburned fuel vapor in the exhaust stream. The interior lighting does not turn on or off with the opening of a door. Horn does not sound when locking the car, auto-drivers seat positioning does not work. On the highway, the car performs quite well--good engine power, steering, etc. However, the non-starting after being driven a distance could result in being stranded and placed in danger.

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,000 miles · IL

I am requesting that the agency please investigate the performance of the ignition coil plugs on the model year 2000, volkswagen, jetta. I have experienced multiple stalling events and car not starting up after up or being parked after shutting off engine as a result of one or more ignition plus malfunctioning on my 2000 volkswagen jetta gl. As a result of the engine stalling and not starting when ignition is accelerated, I have also I experienced a loss of power steering and increased breaking efforts when I pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The car would not start when sitting for a while. After about 45 minutes or longer - I was able to start the vehicle although the engine operated at a reduced power. The vehicle will stall and will not start up for no reason at all. I feel very unsafe and nervous when driving - and have had the problem over and over and have paid for costly repairs. Still to no avail, it keeps happening. Tired of the vehicle - will never ever purchase a volkswagen again! Please investigate the electrical system ignition module on volkswagen jettas - year 2000 please asap !!! I have been stranded in the worst places with the vehicle - with no help to restart the vehicle.

Filed Feb 29, 2008 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · PA

Bought used vw from a dealer. Dealer was doing brakes/inspection, and on picking up the vehicle stunk of burnt electric smell. Vehicle would not start. This was around 50,000 miles. Check engine light remains on although numerous codes continue to come up nothing is found. Dealer sent car to authorized vw dealer to fix - light still remains on. Around 87,000 miles car began to drain battery and would not start even after new battery. Took to authorized vw car shop. Seems something with fuses/electrical system. Again many codes but nothing seems wrong, accept for the whole not starting. Ignition switch was replaced - light still on. Lighter socket no longer works. Now around 89,000 miles and it is now early 2008.

Filed Jan 5, 2007 · Engine · MA · fire

Owner tried to start engine after vehicle sitting unused for one week. Engine would not start, so owner jump-started it and let it run approximately 5 minutes. Owner then drove vehicle approximately 8 minutes and noticed smoke coming from the center console and the right front of the vehicle. Pulled over and called the fire department. Exhaust system was overheated and showed blue heat discoloration. Plastics and carpet on center floor of passenger compartment were burned.

Filed May 26, 2005 · Fuel system · 69,820 miles · CT

2000 vw jetta - same exact problem as with the 2000 vw golf fuel system. Car suddenly stopped running and wouldn't start. Car was leaking a significant amount of gas. I had already replaced the fuel pump last year (2004) and this time had to replace the entire fuel line. I was told it was a very dangerous situation by the dealer because it could've caused a fire or explosion. Dealer used new parts to replace fuel line.

Filed Sep 11, 2002 · Engine · MD

Engine immobilizer repeatedly and randomly engages. Engine won't start. Dealer cannot diagnose. Vw refuses to help.