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Lost power while driving, will not crank

Tiny
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 3,345,758 MILES
I was driving down the road and it just lost power. I thought it was going to be the fuel pump, but if your pump still turns on and it is working and I’m thinking is the crankshaft positioning sensor. But I’m not sure.
Friday, January 8th, 2021 AT 9:53 AM

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Tiny
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Does the engine crank over (starter working?) it sounds like the battery might have shorted out if not these guides can help us fix it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down these guides and report back. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
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Saturday, January 9th, 2021 AT 5:39 PM

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