engine dies in traffic
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Asked by GuruW6X9B May 24, 2018 at 03:26 PM about the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Jetta starts and runs well but will die after 1 to 2 miles.
Will not restart until I turn off ignition and crank again. Replaced plugs, coils,
fuel filter, and mass air flow with no change!

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GuruW6X9B answered 6 years ago

thank you and God bless you if that's it. I'm retired and this mess just keeps costing me. I hope your answer will omit a 100.00 an hour mechanic take care

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