Misfire, stalls, low power

Tiny
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  • 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 80,500 MILES
Hello,

My daughter's car set codes PO300, PO301, PO304. EPC light also came on.
She had the car lose power on the freeway, and when she got the car on city streets it stalled, and when restarted it would only go about ten to fifteen MPH. It stalled at every light she stopped at.
I looked at the car and the engine idles a little rough, but not too bad. It drove okay on a short trip. I cleaned the throttle body, but the problem came back on a longer trip.

Any help you can give me will be appreciated.

Thanks,
John
Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 1:28 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This sounds like the spark plugs are worn out and need to be replaced. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Then clear the codes and recheck.

https://youtu.be/ahK_eucFi-k

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 AT 9:19 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, Ken. I have ordered the plugs, and I will report back with the results.
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 AT 9:56 AM
Tiny
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Please let us know.
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Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 9:38 AM

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