Will not stay running?

2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
160,000 MILES • 1.0L • 3 CYL • TURBO • MANUAL
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MDUDUZI01
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Good day, my car starts but it switches off by itself. No power and is not moving. Can you please help?
Dec 9, 2024 at 2:50 AM
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The first thing we need to do is run the codes, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Can you upload a short video of what is going on?
Dec 10, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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MDUDUZI01
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Hi, my VW Polo 1.0 2018 TSI the ECP light is on and loses power. Good morning, my VW Polo 1.0 2018 model is misfiring, and it shows overheating on the temperature gauge.
Feb 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Did you get a chance to run the cods to see if any are stored? It sounds like you might have a blown head gasket, please go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/recognizing-the-symptoms-understanding-a-blown-head-gasket-in-your-vehicle

Please upload videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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MDUDUZI01
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Good day.My vw polo tsi 2018 1.0 manual is not cranking but it becomes on. The battery is fine
Jul 15, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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It sounds like it can be bad starter motor. Can you please go over this video which shows the easy stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

Please upload videos in your response of your problem so I can see what's going on.
Jul 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM