what else could be wrong?

1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
175,000 MILES
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JKLINE2004
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i filled the tank with gas. now will not start. i have replaced fuel pump and filter.
Sep 24, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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PROMECHANIC
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Many times when this happens it is caused by the fuel pump. What happens is the fuel pump gets worn and when the cold fuel hits it the case shrinks and causes it to seize.
Sep 24, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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PROAUTOTECH
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check the fuse for the fuel pump. If you blew the fuel pump it is likely you took out the fuse with it.
Sep 27, 2011 at 12:45 PM
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