# Volkswagen Jetta turns over but shuts down **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** jetta, volkswagen\ **Created:** [January 9, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-turns-over-but-shuts-down/156197 "2020-01-09T16:28:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SvenEmilsson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@SvenEmilsson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SvenEmilsson)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-turns-over-but-shuts-down/156197/1 "2020-01-09T16:28:44Z")
The Jetta TDI has been modified by the dealer to conform to required tailpipe emission. When left in the driveway for approx. a week the engine turns over but shuts down immediately. Dealer says that the car must be locked to stop the battery from get drained??? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-turns-over-but-shuts-down/156197/2 "2020-01-09T17:10:06Z")
I guess this is not really a 2021 Jetta . How old is the battery because I don’t think that locking or not locking would make that much difference . Of course if it is parked in your driveway it should be locked . You can always try another dealer if there is one or an independent shop if you are out of warranty. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-turns-over-but-shuts-down/156197/3 "2020-01-09T17:40:04Z")
Since the battery has enough power to start the engine I doubt it is a battery problem. Why the dealership claimed this is a mystery to me. Can you provide more information?