1990 Volkswagen Jetta Hi Vw That Acts Starving Fule Sputters Out Stops Give

1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
16,600 MILES
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Hi, I have a 1990 VW Jetta that acts like its starving for fule, it sputters out and it stops when i give it enough gas and i get the RPMs up. What could it be?
Oct 24, 2012 at 2:09 PM
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I'm guessing your car has Digifant Fuel Injected... there should
be 2 fuel pumps, one under the car by the fuel filter and one
inside the fuel tank.

If the one in the tank fails, you can have power / stalling issues.

Faulty ignition components can also cause similar issues.

Checking fuel pressure at the injector rail will not be enough... both
pumps need to be checked for flow & current draw.

Thomas
Oct 26, 2012 at 7:26 AM
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