2003 Volkswagen Polo Switches off

2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
180,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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MASHELEVK
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When i drive a certain distance, when i slow down the car switches off....but if i park on the side and allow it to cool off then drive again it doesnt switch off....but again if i drive long and when i slow down to reach a robot or stop sign it switches off
Jun 16, 2015 at 11:13 PM
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Hi Mashelevk,

It sounds like a classic vacuum leak or air intake boot leak, please check out this link, and let me know.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Best, Ken
Jun 22, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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