I believe the care must be started while trying to communicate with obd reader.
The diagnostic code P1538 for a 2000 VW Jetta means the engine shut off solenoid is open or short to ground. A common cause of this diagnostic code appearing is a lose wire to the fuel cutoff solenoid.
Unhook hose and connect to new connector very simple.
Crank position sensor, to the right of your oil filter
Under the dash to the right of the steering column.
It's under the steering wheel just on the edge of the plastic panel.
The 16 pin Diagnostic Link Connector (aka Data Link Connector) for the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) Scan Tool is on the driver's side, underneath the dashboard, right below the handle to open the hood.....
Replace thermostat on 2000 vw jetta
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if you have found the answer pls let me know, i am having this problem too and i need to find it asap. my email is ruskyline@hotmail.com
Fuse # 17 is a 25 amp fuse for the Data Link Connector and cigarette lighter
Where can you find a fuse box diagram for a 2000 VW Jetta?
2000 Jetta VR6 has a timing chain, NOT a timing belt