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For the past week or so my 2000 VW Jetta TDI has had a little trouble starting in the mornings. I thought this had something to do with the cold weather. Yesterday morning the temp was 3 degrees. I park my car under a carport, which helps. Yesterday morning my car had a little trouble starting in the morning, but started. I drove to school, parked for one hour, and tried starting my car with no success. My car turns over just fine, but will not start. Battery is good, glow plugs are good, and fuses are all good. I was thinking that water may have gotten into the fuel system, but was not sure if that made sense since my care initially started first thing in the morning. Any ideas?

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If the glow plugs are OK. and the temp is 3 or lower the diesel fuel may have frozen . the oil company wont tell you but they have a summer and winter fuel. if you have the summer blend in the tank that may be the problem .

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I had a similiar problem myself, and had the Glow plugs replaced, and this solved the problem.

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