Engine cranks but does not stay started?

2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
88,787 MILES • 2.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNIS MCCOY
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car cranks fine starts for one second shuts off cranks fine but will not start.
Nov 8, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Since it does start, the first thing I would suggest is to check the fuel pump pressure to the engine. If you haven't already, that is where I would start.

I attached the directions for testing below. Take a look through them and let me know if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

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Nov 8, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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