my 2001 beetle looses power while driving, then it turns off. after a while it starts again.

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
12,000 MILES
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ALEJANDRINA
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sometimes it stalls on reverse,
Mar 3, 2012 at 7:17 PM
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FIXITMR
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gas engine? look for vacuum leaks, dirty IAC/throttle plate.engine light on? read codes.
Mar 3, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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