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Question by Dayo
Submitted on 1/28/2004
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My VW Vento Auto keeps cutting out at random time during driving. It happens whether the engine is hot or cold, while idling or normal crusing. It is like the fuel is suddenly cut off. After 5-10mins, it starts again and runs fine for the rest of the day. Any ideas ?

Answer by John
Submitted on 2/3/2004
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I had a similar problem with a 96 golf. turned out to be a cracked coil. rain or high humidity had a lot to do with stalling. I was ready to give up and raised hood one night in the rain. My son tried to start car and I saw arc jump from bottom side of coil to firewall. Good Luck

Answer by phulla
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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My 1997 Mk3 is doing the same and i have been given some advise, which i have placed on http://ajmerphull.com/vw/vw.html My cousin had a similar problem, which was also solved by replacing the coil. I have so far changed the ECU relay and also have a spare Fuel relay. I have never suspected any of the realy's, but it was the cheaper to check these than go head first into changing the coil. I might check this next.

Answer by sinner
Submitted on 8/25/2004
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Same problem on a 98 16v GTI. So far changed ignition and fuel pump relays with no result. It seems to be mainly when the car's hot after a decent run. Leave it for 10 minutes and it runs again. RAC reckon fuel pump or immobiliser but I'm not convinced. Anyone got any other ideas?

Answer by Jeffery Lawrence
Submitted on 9/17/2004
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Change relay 109 under dash behind fuse box. It may be shot, or lose in it's mounts. This is a known problem in may vw's and other cars such as pugs, fords etc... It controls the glow plugs and ecu an the tdi, so I believe. I've just changed on in Golf 4. Not sure it was the problem, but internet advise and common sence/simple diagnosis say's that should be the end on my troubles...i hope...

Answer by myvento
Submitted on 7/24/2005
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its the coil

Answer by whocares
Submitted on 1/7/2006
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jettas suck

Answer by phulla
Submitted on 1/11/2006
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Amendment to the link posted above: http://ajmerphull.com/cars/vw/vw.html

Answer by teddybear12
Submitted on 7/5/2006
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I have a 1996 Volkswagan Golf 1.4 that keeps cutting out when I put the clutch down to slow down or come to a stop, I have had the Temperature Coolant Sensor changed but this has not cured the problem, there is also a strong smell of petrol in the car when I start the car.

Answer by 94 gti owner
Submitted on 10/17/2006
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my coil caused the car to shut down completly, thought it was the fuel pump. had a spare coil and no problems since

Answer by akik
Submitted on 11/22/2006
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your car needs crank sensor

Answer by mark
Submitted on 1/9/2007
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Hello mate, if you have not sorted the problem with changing the coil and ecu relay then i would go for the fuel pump. I had the same problem with VW Golf MK3.

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