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P1538 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for May 2009

Title: Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open (Bank 2)


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1538
Help Request Posted
1999 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No Start VIN: 3VWRF29M8X
P1538: fuel cut off solenoid no power and/or short 17946. ... Vehicle came to me and would start for 10 seconds normally then shut off immediately. After some testing(pulled code 17946-p1538) and a fuel filter replacement car does not start at all. Have plenty of fuel with no air in lines. Owner is running biodiesel ...
May 18, 2009