Cis-E Fuel System No-Start: Intake Ground Wire (VLK0039AP)

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Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: VLK0039AP

CIS-E FUEL SYSTEM NO-START: INTAKE GROUND WIRE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION TIP

Reference Number(s): VLK0039AP, Date of Issue:

NO START - CIS-E FUEL SYSTEM - INTAKE GROUND WIRE

YEAR(S): 1984-87

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagon

MODEL(S): Jetta with CIS-E Fuel System

ISSUE & TIP

A broken ground wire may cause a no-start condition on 1984-87 Volkswagen Jettas equipped with CIS-E fuel systems. Check the ground wire connection on the driver's side of the intake manifold. The wire is too short and may pull out of the crimp connector, leaving only the insulation attached to the connector.

A broken or poor connection at the ground wire will cause low or no fuel pressure. Run a temporary ground from the pressure differential to the body. If the car starts or fuel pressure increases, suspect a broken ground wire.

Courtesy of Import Service Magazine

with thanks to:

Cliff Hall

Hall's Imported Auto

Holmes, Pennsylvania

REFERENCE NUMBER

VLK0039AP

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