Will not start after shutting off while driving

1992 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
240,000 MILES • 2.5L • 5 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MKOMAPE
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Hi, I haven’t driven it for over two months. then when I drove it started jerking, then the engine stopped. now it won’t start.
Jan 6, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Many things can cause it not to start. Take a look through this link and let me know if it helps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Take care and let me know if this helps.

Joe
Jan 6, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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MKOMAPE
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Thanks for the response.
Jan 7, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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No problem. Let me know what you find or if you need additional help or information.

Take care,
Joe
Jan 7, 2019 at 4:55 PM
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STRAILER
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Did you find out the problem? When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine can you hear the pump run in the tank?
Jan 8, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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