Hey VW fanatics,
I have an issue with my 2004 VW Golf 2.0 Liter gasoline engine. I took it in to the dealership for diagnostics- I told them that my car had trouble starting, basically the issue is that on occasion I turn the key and there is a delay in starting, no turning over and over, the car just seems to die and the notification lights on the dash come on and then the car just quietly comes to life before you aim to go and try to turn the key again and you are on your way. The VW dealership in Santa Cruz is really terrible and they weren't much help. They determined it was the fuel pump because I mentioned that the car does this when the car is low on fuel, but I also pointed out that it does this when the car is full. I have had it happen on less than a 1/4 tank and at 3/4 full.
I ended up replacing the fuel pump all by myself :wave: thanks to the help of youtube videos. It was so easy! They estimated a $1200 repair to replace the fuel pump and float level: $400 for parts and $800 labor. The fuel pump is just under the backseat in my 2004 Golf, I am an amateur, and I fixed it in 20 minutes. I was fortunate to find VW parts for $250 online.
So, here is the issue, I don't think it is the fuel pump because the other day, I had a troubled start like I described above since replacing the fuel pump. I am concerned it is clogged air flow, or injection lines, or something else that needs to be addressed, but I do not trust the dealership to diagnose it properly.
Can anyone please help?
Thank you!
Kkai8
I have an issue with my 2004 VW Golf 2.0 Liter gasoline engine. I took it in to the dealership for diagnostics- I told them that my car had trouble starting, basically the issue is that on occasion I turn the key and there is a delay in starting, no turning over and over, the car just seems to die and the notification lights on the dash come on and then the car just quietly comes to life before you aim to go and try to turn the key again and you are on your way. The VW dealership in Santa Cruz is really terrible and they weren't much help. They determined it was the fuel pump because I mentioned that the car does this when the car is low on fuel, but I also pointed out that it does this when the car is full. I have had it happen on less than a 1/4 tank and at 3/4 full.
I ended up replacing the fuel pump all by myself :wave: thanks to the help of youtube videos. It was so easy! They estimated a $1200 repair to replace the fuel pump and float level: $400 for parts and $800 labor. The fuel pump is just under the backseat in my 2004 Golf, I am an amateur, and I fixed it in 20 minutes. I was fortunate to find VW parts for $250 online.
So, here is the issue, I don't think it is the fuel pump because the other day, I had a troubled start like I described above since replacing the fuel pump. I am concerned it is clogged air flow, or injection lines, or something else that needs to be addressed, but I do not trust the dealership to diagnose it properly.
Can anyone please help?
Thank you!
Kkai8