03 beetle 2.0 ran out of gas and car wont start and backfires

possible float sticking in carb or fuel pump not working. can you see gas spray in carb when manually operating throttle? Does it backfire when running? if so it may have jumped time,

fuel pump may be damaged since it ran out of gas.

new car never ever run out gas could be problem,first could fuel filter if you lucky or fuel pump.

You ran the car out gas and there's air in the system.. Not the Throttle Body.. Expel the air from the system.. 1. Raise/Support your hood.. 2. Turn your key to the ign position, (listen for the fuel pump to come on).. 3. Go to the fuel rail(s) and press the Schrader Valve, (looks like a tire air valve), until only fuel comes out.. (use safety gear, especially for eyes) 4. Rinse/Collect excess fuel before cranking (careful around electrical connections)

Does it crank? Or there's no crank no start? If it cranks safely get under the vehicle and bang on the fuel tank while someone holds the key in the crank position with the vehicle in park. If it starts it is most likely the fuel pump.

yes it is probably fuel pump which is located in the gas tank. gas keeps pump from overheating. never let fuel level get too low in tank...

Most Fords have a fuel reset button. When you ran out of gas you tripped the circuit. Most of the time the button will be on the passenger side by the kick panel. The exact location should be in your owners manual or your local library or auto parts store will have a copy of one for your specific vehicle.

FUEL PUMP RELAY FAULTY.FLOODING OUT THE ENGINE.FUEL PUMP RELAY REMAINING CLOSED ENERGIZED CAUSING FUEL PUMP TO RUN WITH THE ENGINE OFF.

first make sure the fuel pump working you can hear littil sound when you S.W on from rear seat inside for few second > if no sound replace fuel pump with fuel filter. or you can try ( remove rear seat and littile hammer by hand. . some cases you have to check spark or stuck fuel filter.

its very common for the fuel pump to fail when you run out of fuel. Try smacking the bottom of the gas tank hard a few times while someone cranks. This may free up the pump. If it doesn't then a pump will be needed if you verified you have no fuel pressure.