vw jetta engine idles but stalls when accelerated

1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
130,000 MILES
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AKOZZIE
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Ran fine until winter the could not get it started. Got it heated up in a garage still would not start. changed the plugs and now it idles but stalls when accelerator is applied.
Mar 19, 2012 at 11:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the throttle position sensor also go to this link for more information:http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
Mar 20, 2012 at 2:57 AM
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