Car dying and knocking sound coming from passenger side

Tiny
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  • 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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I replaced the mass air flow sensor here a while back cause the car would die especially if I was at a stop sign or bringing the car to a complete stop at home or else where. What else can I look into that might help?
Also the other day I drove the car and noticed a knocking sound coming from the passenger side. It comes and goes and usually hear it most when coming to a stop. Any help is appreciated.
Saturday, May 26th, 2012 AT 11:35 PM

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Tiny
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Is the check engine light on? If it is, we need the code. If it is not, then it is a basic engine failure. It could be a vacuum leak or one of many other items.

Knocking? From the engine or the suspension?

Roy
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Saturday, May 26th, 2012 AT 11:40 PM
Tiny
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The knocking is from the suspension passenger side
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Saturday, May 26th, 2012 AT 11:42 PM
Tiny
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And there is no "check engine" light on this time like prior to replacing the M A F
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Saturday, May 26th, 2012 AT 11:44 PM
Tiny
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The upper strut mounts are common for this noise.

What about the light?

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Saturday, May 26th, 2012 AT 11:44 PM
Tiny
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No check engine lights are on
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Saturday, May 26th, 2012 AT 11:49 PM
Tiny
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Check the throttle body plate for carbon build up

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Saturday, May 26th, 2012 AT 11:56 PM
Tiny
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Ok where is that located at?
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Sunday, May 27th, 2012 AT 12:02 AM

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