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Car shuts off while driving

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CHARLES DANBERRY
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,500 MILES
Driving along at regular speed and car quits. Battery, alternator and fuses replaced.
Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 AT 9:16 AM

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KEN L
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Hello,

Do you have a check engine light on?

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, February 4th, 2018 AT 12:34 PM
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Sunday, February 4th, 2018 AT 8:19 PM
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KEN L
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This sounds like a crankshaft angle sensor is going out, but to be sure when the engine stalls we need to check for spark. here is a guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

If there is no spark I would replace the sensor here is a guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job. When the crankshaft sensor goes out most of the time it will not set a code.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

The crankshaft sensor is located at the rear of the engine lower left near the transmission flange.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, February 5th, 2018 AT 9:39 AM

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