1998 Volkswagen Polo Car Switches Wen Gets Hot Does Start Could Cause

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My car switches of wen it gets hot an does not start ,what could be the cause
Oct 26, 2012 at 12:53 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it stalls out don't wait for nothing-troubleshoot it immediately-look for spark and fuel-start here
Oct 26, 2012 at 4:42 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Do what rasmataz suggested.

If it switches off like a light (instantly), then it is loss of spark... loss of fuel pressure would cause the engine to slowly die-out.

Crankshaft or camshaft position sensor sensor could cause immediate stalling (switching off), as would a faulty ECM Power
Supply Relay.

What size engine (or engine code) are you dealing with.

Thomas
Oct 27, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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