It will not stay running after I drive it awhile.

Tiny
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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It will not stay running after I drive it awhile an then will not start for hours
Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 5:18 PM

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Tiny
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You need to start with checking for stored fault codes in the engine computer.

If codes are present, post them here.

Gas or TDi?

Could be:

- fuel pump
- fuel pump relay
- ECM relay
- crankshaft position sensor
- fuel filter
etc.

When it does not start, does it crank ok?

- do you have spark?
- injector pulse?
- does the check engine light come ON when the key is in the ON position?

Thomas
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Saturday, January 12th, 2013 AT 5:49 PM

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