2002 Turbo new beetle ran out of gas, now won't start.

[Bumblebeebug]

Husband drove home with the low fuel light on yesterday. When he went out to start the car this morning it would start run for a few seconds then die. Has added 3 gallons of fuel with no luck. Is there a way to prime the lines to get the fuel flowing to the engine?

[dnyed]

If you have an owners manual, check that. These fuel injected engines don't like being run out of gas. No carb to prime.....

[scarabY2k]

Try putting the key in the ignition and just turning the key- don't start it. Do this for a couple of times. When you do, you should hear a whining sound for about 3-5 seconds. That's your fuel pump delivering your fuel- at least that's what someone told me. I know when I was servicing Cup and she was down for a few weeks, I was told to do this so she'll get fuel fed to her- I had no problems. I hope this works for you.

Let us know what your resolve is.