Car shuts off while driving

2002 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
112,500 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLES DANBERRY
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Driving along at regular speed and car quits. Battery, alternator and fuses replaced.
Feb 3, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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Hello,

Do you have a check engine light on?

Cheers, Ken
Feb 4, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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CHARLES DANBERRY
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No.
Feb 4, 2018 at 8:19 PM
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This sounds like a crankshaft angle sensor is going out, but to be sure when the engine stalls we need to check for spark. here is a guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

If there is no spark I would replace the sensor here is a guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job. When the crankshaft sensor goes out most of the time it will not set a code.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

The crankshaft sensor is located at the rear of the engine lower left near the transmission flange.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 5, 2018 at 9:39 AM