Engine died while driving

[Johnpdean44]

I have my 1.9 engine die this morning on my way to work . It started rite back up and hasn't done it again since . Is there anything it could be ? Possibly clogged fuel filter ? Tnx for any input

 

[joyjoy22]

What to do if your car engine dies when you're driving - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports advice on what to do if your engine stalls while you are driving.

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You may find this article helpful in solving your concern.

 

[Johnpdean44]

I know it can be a plethora of things I'm just wondering what is the most common issue with this model . .my guess would be fuel filter or fuel pump

 

[Tdijarhead]

Fuel filter, or if it’s the 02 in your signature check the 109 relay, if it’s the old black one change it to the new grey one, or crank sensor / crank sensor wiring.

 

[oilhammer]

You've given next to no info here, not much to narrow anything down.


Have you availed yourself of the car's OBD?

 

[Johnpdean44]

Basically it shut off on my way to work on the freeway going about 65 . I pulled over and started it and its been running fine ever since . This happened on Monday btw . No CEL light on or anything. Oil level was a little low , seems like I have to add oil every so often .

 

[oilhammer]

Yep, well, back to the OBD then. At least that will give you a possible clue as to where to start looking. If nothing is found, then the guessing based on pattern failures starts, and that could be a lot of things.

 

[TornadoRed]

I would suggest that you go ahead and replace relay 109. They're cheap and when they fail the engine will shut off. https://www.cascadegerman.com/product/1j0906381a-vw/