Will not stay running?

Tiny
MDUDUZI01
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  • 2018 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
  • 1.0L
  • 3 CYL
  • TURBO
  • MANUAL
  • 160,000 MILES
Good day, my car starts but it switches off by itself. No power and is not moving. Can you please help?
Monday, December 9th, 2024 AT 2:50 AM

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Tiny
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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?
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Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 AT 10:30 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 AT 8:25 AM

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