1995 Volkswagen Passat While Driving Car Home Out Nowhere Died Tge Dashboard

1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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While driving my car home out of nowhere the car died...tge dashboard lit up like an xmas tree and lost power... i went to start it vack up and it would crank but wouldnt turn over... towed it home. Havent tried to fix it but today went to go charge the battery and noticed that a hose from the air filter was broker in half... could that have been the reason it died in the first place?
Jan 26, 2013 at 12:33 AM
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What size engine?

Which hose? Can you post a picture?

Probably no due to the hose... you would have had rough running or at least lack of power.

BTW, Cranking = turning over.

Thomas
Jan 26, 2013 at 12:37 AM
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Its a VR6... image of hose on its way...
Jan 26, 2013 at 12:44 AM
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If you have a scan tool, check for fault codes.

It could be a Crankshaft Position Sensor problem.

Other possibility is ECM relay or fuel pump relay.

Thomas
Jan 26, 2013 at 12:51 AM
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Heres the photo of hose... i glued it together at the bend...
Jan 26, 2013 at 1:06 AM
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Is it the little hose that goes to the Valve / Engine Cover?

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Jan 26, 2013 at 1:14 AM
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Heading out for dinner party... will check back later tonight.

Your image is not yet visible.

The Intake hose can be bought here:

http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Passat/Engine/23/2

Thomas
Jan 26, 2013 at 1:28 AM
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Still no picture.... have you tried starting it again?

Thomas
Jan 26, 2013 at 10:52 PM
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I have not tried to start it again... i didnt want to mess anyrhing up in case it was the timing belt... i did try to start it on the day it happened... but not since...
Jan 26, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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No timing belt.... the chain usually makes noise before letting go.

Thomas
Jan 26, 2013 at 11:45 PM
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It made a slightly odd but barely noticeable sound...
Jan 27, 2013 at 12:06 AM
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Does the yellow check engine light come on when you turn the key to on? If no, then the ECM is not getting power.

Can you hear the fuel pump when you cycle the key?

Jan 27, 2013 at 12:36 AM
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