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Engine shuts off and sometimes it starts back up and sometimes it does not

Tiny
VOLKSWAGEN98
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 2.0L
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
It runs but only sometimes when it does it runs great but when it turns off it doesn't start back up. But other times it starts back up perfectly fine. I just replaced the coil pack, wires, and the spark plugs. I have no Idea what's wrong with it.
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Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 AT 8:17 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

When the engine wont run can you turn the key on without cranking the engine? can you hear the fuel pump run for 5 seconds? If so does the engine have spark? here are two guide to help us see whats going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Thursday, January 16th, 2020 AT 11:09 AM

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