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1998 Volkswagen Polo Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Sensor, Spark.
Mileage: 250,000 miles.

Asked on October 26, 2012

Volkswagen Polo Engine Problem

My car switches of wen it gets hot an does not start ,what could be the cause
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Replied on October 26, 2012

Next time it stalls out don't wait for nothing-troubleshoot it immediately-look for spark and fuel-start here

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on October 28, 2012

Do what rasmataz suggested.

If it switches off like a light (instantly), then it is loss of spark... loss of fuel pressure would cause the engine to slowly die-out.

Crankshaft or camshaft position sensor sensor could cause immediate stalling (switching off), as would a faulty ECM Power
Supply Relay.

What size engine (or engine code) are you dealing with.

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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