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About Gerald Schwartz
Expertise
I have extensive experience with the VW 1.5/1/6L water cooled diesel engines...Diagnosis, repair, rebuilding, and some experience adapting them to other vehicles. I know NOTHING about the newer diesels (post '87), nor the air cooled models.

Experience
12 years driving, rebuilding and maintaining the early model VW diesels.

Education/Credentials
San Jose State University, BS, 1968, Grad school towards MS.

 
   

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Topic: Volkswagen Repair



Expert: Gerald Schwartz
Date: 10/8/2008
Subject: 1996 2.0 Jetta

Question
The engine stopped and does not fire. I have replaced crankshaft sensor, distributor, coil, checked timing, continuity from sensors to computer. I do not know what else to check. Please help me.

Answer
Frank
  I wish I could help.  The reason that I drive the older VW diesel models is because I can keep them running.  Newer computer-controlled engines are beyond my ability.  However, you did not mention if you replaced the main computer...sometimes you can find one at a wrecking yard for a reasonable price.  Also look for a garage in your area that has a diagnostic program for your engine, as this might give you the answer to your problems without a computer changeout.  Jerry

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