2006 Volkswagen GLI stalls and missing while driving

2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI
71,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CAVENDISHDL6
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Problem just started, while driving engine has radom miss and car jerks back and forth also will stall at traffic signals, noticed more when hot and a/c on
Jun 26, 2010 at 11:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the following:

1.Defective spark plug.
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
Jun 27, 2010 at 12:10 AM
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