Jetta Engine Stalls

Tiny
MARYANNBOGLE
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  • 1994 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
Hey, I have a 94 VW that has been running great. Over the last two months it started to stall. I took it to a few diffr places. Got a new distr cap, sparkplugs and finally a they thought it was the sensor that regualtes air and fuel intake. So it ran great for a full month since then and now has started to stall again. Only when I am stoped in drive. They are saying my car is in great shape and have checked "everything" Any ideas? I love my car but can't keep driving something that keeps dying on me like this.
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 6:46 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi MaryannBogle,

What is the engine variant and injection system used on your vhicle?
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:37 PM
Tiny
MARYANNBOGLE
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Okay. Sorry if I dont get this right. The injection system is fuel injected. If thats what you mean, The engine variant however I am not sure what you mean. It is an auto, 4 cylndr, 1984 cc engine. Hope that helps. Thanks!
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:37 PM
Tiny
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Sorry if I was too technical.

Engine variant meant the type of engine. 1984 so that means a 2.0 liter.

Injection type = injection system used, Motronic etc. Will check it out and see what I can come up with.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:37 PM
Tiny
MARYANNBOGLE
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Please dont apoligize! Sorry im so slow when it comes to this car stuff! Thanks so much for your efforts
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:37 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Its ok. We do not know the technical level of the person asking the question and if we go in with too basic stuff, it sometimes backfire on us. ;)

Does your engine look someting like this?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_Motronic94Jetta_1.jpg



Is there any Check Engine Light showing?

When idling speed is incorrect, engine would tend to stall. The most common fault would be the Idle Air Control valve. Get it cleaned and problem might be resolved.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 AT 2:37 PM
Tiny
OL MOGGIE
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The top right picture, with the arrow pointing down to that box looking thing. What is the box called?
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