vw beetle 2005 1.9tdi stalling and starting fault

2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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SCOTTHAWKINS
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2005 vw beetle 1.9tdi when the engine is hot it stalls when slowing down to stop, then , when i try to restart it takes a good 20sec turn to start up it turns but but fires up after 20 secs and stays on but when i drive it around and try to stop it stalls again , when it is cold it works fine .please help
Jun 5, 2011 at 1:15 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Such problems could be due to a fault with the engine control or sensors.

Have the engine omputer scanned for trouble codes and see what you come up with.

Jun 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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SCOTTHAWKINS
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tried but no fault shown on computor any ideas ,please
Jun 5, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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SCOTTHAWKINS
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no faults from computor
Jun 5, 2011 at 3:21 PM
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KHLOW2008
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As there are no trouble codes and problem is related to operating temperature, check the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor.
Jun 5, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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DANIEL12
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2005 new beatle, cooliant light comes on and falashes sometimes and goes off sometimes
Jan 11, 2012 at 10:27 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the coolant level correct?
Jan 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM