I have a 1991 VW Jetta and it won't start after sitting overnight.

Tiny
ALIBABY30
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  • 1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 125,000 MILES
I have replaced the starter, new battery, pressure regulator, ignition switch, new exhaust, spark plugs and a electrical wire. After the car sits overnight, I try to start the car and it cranks and cranks and it doesnt start. After a few times of this the battery drains. Please help! I am a single mom of two boys and I desperately need this car to be fixed!
Thursday, October 13th, 2011 AT 4:16 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When it doesn't start, have you checked for spark and proper fuel pressure to the engine? It sounds like the fuel pressure is weak.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:29 AM
Tiny
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Yes, there is a spark and the mechanic did check the pressure and fuel. Its a Ok. This is so crazy! Mechanic fixed a wire to a sensor and change the fuel plugs. The two days the car was there, everytime they started the car it started right up no problems. I went to pick it up and it started up. I woke up today went to start it and it wouldnt!
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:29 AM
Tiny
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Check the fuel injector and pump relays and fuses.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 11:29 AM

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