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Engine shuts off

Tiny
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 2.0L
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  • 143,000 MILES
My car shuts off and acts like it is out of fuel. Replaced fuel pump/fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator. Runs until about 2:30- 3:00 pm then shuts off. I turn the key on and off it starts runs about a block and a half then shuts off. Anybody have any ideas? I do live in Las Vegas, NV. Could the heat have anything to do with it? 96 degrees today, Thank you
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Monday, June 17th, 2019 AT 5:56 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, it sound like the engine is overheating and the computer is shutting it off. but to be sure lets run the codes to see what comes up. here is a guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 AT 7:38 PM
Tiny
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I had a plastic hose off at the EGR valve. Po411 code is gone now. I put in new fuel pump and it acts like it is losing prime. Any ideas? I have no codes. Thank you Ken.
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Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 AT 1:12 PM
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KEN L
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I have seen engine coolant temperature sensors short out when hot. Can you disconnect the sensor and then run the car to see if anything changes? Here is the location. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, June 20th, 2019 AT 12:11 PM
Tiny
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Changed out coolant temperature sensor no difference, acts like fuel pump loses prime going to pull and check hoses and see if any leaks. Going to do fuel pressure check. Have a bad vibration when running at all times, I am thinking maybe not enough fuel. Thank you for taking time to help Ken.
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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 9:19 AM
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KEN L
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It could be the EGR valve is pulling on can you disconnected the hose/wiring to the valve and retry? Please let me know.
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 12:21 PM

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