16v runs and then dies , very intermitent , any clues ??

[sandor at vwot.org (Sandor)]

> Well... I've got a new cap and rotor , new plugs , new
> distributor , new coil , air filter should be cool as
> well as the fuel filter , the timing belt has about 18
> thousand miles on it , I've checked my alternator and
> battery they look good , what about ignition control?
> or the mass air flow ? I dont know , I dont have a
> bentley either , Aaron -
>
>
>
ok, does it run fine until it warms up, then dies?
If so, then my suggestion would be to check the fuel accumulator...the
little screw on the back...undo it and see if it pisses gas...if it does,
chances are you need a new one.

hth

sandor


>
> --- Scirocco16vJay@aol.com wrote:
>> that use to happen to mine. maybe it is not getting
>> enough air like mine was.
>> i replaced the 02 sensor and checked the intake and
>> tuned up the whole engine
>> and it ran ok after that.
>>
>
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