# 2009 VW Jetta 2.5 - Running rough for the first couple minutes

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-jetta-2-5-running-rough-for-the-first-couple-minutes/176982>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** volkswagen, jetta-sedan\
**Created:** [May 21, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-jetta-2-5-running-rough-for-the-first-couple-minutes/176982 "2021-05-21T15:30:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![joergmattradler\_175353](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/898d66/32.png) [@joergmattradler\_175353](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joergmattradler_175353)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-jetta-2-5-running-rough-for-the-first-couple-minutes/176982/1 "2021-05-21T15:30:20Z")

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I have a 2009 Jetta (140K miles), when I first turn on the engine, the engine runs rough and rpm is high, but after a few minutes it is smooth again (rpm at normal idle). Any suggestions on where to start.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-jetta-2-5-running-rough-for-the-first-couple-minutes/176982/2 "2021-05-21T15:33:15Z")

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High RPMs are normal right after a cold start–depending on how high the RPMs.  
What is the reading on your tachometer when the engine is revving “high”?  
Is the Check Engine Light on when the engine is running roughly?

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**Author:** ![joergmattradler\_175353](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/898d66/32.png) [@joergmattradler\_175353](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joergmattradler_175353)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-jetta-2-5-running-rough-for-the-first-couple-minutes/176982/3 "2021-05-21T15:34:36Z")

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No check engine light, no codes. Oil level is OK.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-jetta-2-5-running-rough-for-the-first-couple-minutes/176982/4 "2021-05-21T15:56:42Z")

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I edited my original response to add a question, and I think that this was prior to your last post:

> [@VDCdriver](#):
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> High RPMs are normal right after a cold start–depending on how high the RPMs.  
> What is the reading on your tachometer when the engine is revving “high”?

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**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-jetta-2-5-running-rough-for-the-first-couple-minutes/176982/5 "2021-05-21T16:09:35Z")

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When were the plugs changed, and if they were, are the new ones recommended by VW?