VW Golf Mk5 Keeps Randomly Dying — Over a Year Now, No Fix. Help!

darvex12

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1.9
Hey everyone!


I have a VW Golf Mk5 with the 1.9 PD TDI BRU 90 HP engine, and it's been giving me a really strange problem. After driving 400–500 km (though it can be completely random — once it happened after just 40 km), the engine suddenly shuts off without any warning. No stuttering or rough running — it just dies smoothly while I'm downshifting, and then it won't start again.


The only modification is that the EGR is turned off.


It used to start again with brake cleaner, but now even that doesn’t help anymore.


Pretty much everything has been replaced on the car:


  • Wiring harness inspected
  • Relays replaced
  • Fuses are OK
  • ECU is brand new and reprogrammed, and shows no meaningful error codes
  • Timing components, tandem pump, crankshaft position sensor, camshaft sensor — all replaced
  • Fuel system parts that could have caused this were swapped
  • Timing is set, torsion value is 0.0

At this point, I’m totally lost.
What else should I check?


Thanks in advance for any ideas!

Code:
Code:
Sunday,20,April,2025,17:14:15:59248
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 7 x64
VCDS Version: 23.11.0.0
Data version: 20231027 DS351.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: WVWZZZ1KZ5W101375   License Plate:
Mileage: 407460km-253183mi   Repair Order:



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Chassis Type: 1K (1K0)
Scan: 01 03 08 09 15 16 17 19 25 42 44 46 52 56 62 72 7D

VIN: WVWZZZ1KZ5W101375   Mileage: 407460km-253183miles

00-Steering Angle Sensor -- Status: OK 0000
01-Engine -- Status: Malfunction 0010
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
15-Airbags -- Status: Not registered 0011
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: Malfunction 0010
25-Immobilizer -- Status: OK 0000
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000
46-Central Conv. -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000
56-Radio -- Status: Malfunction 0010
62-Door, Rear Left -- Status: OK 0000
72-Door, Rear Right -- Status: OK 0000
7D-Aux. Heat -- Status: Malfunction 0010
 
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Address 01: Engine        Labels: 03G-906-016-BKC.clb
   Part No SW: 03G 906 016 FS    HW: 028 101 195 5
   Component: R4 1,9L EDC G000SG  6124 
   Revision: 12345678    Serial number: VWZ7Z0D0704231
   Coding: 0000071
   Shop #: WSC 01286 386 08256
   VCID: 79F932A0303E225984-802C
   VINID: 9E69EAAAA05BA859C10010C714E0D5B020

1 Fault Found:
18107 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1699 - 000 - Missing Message from Steering Wheel Electronics
             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 882 /min
                    Torque: 58.0 Nm
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Load: 0.0 %
                    Voltage: 14.36 V
                    Bin. Bits: 11001100
                    Bin. Bits: 00000000
                    (no units): 1.0

Readiness: 0 0 1 1 1

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 1K0-907-379-MK60-F.clb
   Part No: 1K0 907 379 K
   Component: ESP FRONT MK60      0104 
   Coding: 0021121
   Shop #: WSC 01392 785 00200
   VCID: 3A7BEDAC75B8E941CD-806E

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 1K0-820-047.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 820 047 CR
   Component: Climatic PQ35   081 0404 
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: 76E3399C01204D21E9-8022

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect.        Labels:. 3C0-937-049-23-M.lbl
   Part No SW: 1K0 937 049 S    HW: 1K0 937 049 S*
   Component: Bordnetz-SG 1.0 H30 0704 
   Revision: 00H30000    Serial number: 00000001052713
   Coding: 08890F0600041800001400001400000000
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: 3F8D9CB86E9ACC69FA-806A

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 1K1 955 119 B  Labels: 1KX-955-119.CLB
   Component: Wischer VW350  012  0401 
   Coding: 00065493
   Shop #: WSC 00000 

1 Fault Found:
01064 - Terminal 58d; Interior Dimming
            012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 1K0-909-605.lbl
   Part No SW: 1K0 909 605 H    HW: 1K0 909 605 H
   Component: 01 AIRBAG VW8   023 0700 
   Revision: 06023000    Serial number: 00385D0KY8V- 
   Coding: 0012337
   Shop #: WSC 01372 785 00200
   VCID: 3169CA80A8CE2A197C-8064

   Subsystem 1 - Serial number: 6332MSME0D736E05

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6342MSME766E1E05

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6351HSME20113804

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6361HSME42453B04

1 Fault Found:
01299 - Diagnostic Interface for Data Bus (J533)
            013 - Check DTC Memory - MIL ON

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 1K0-953-549-MY8.lbl
   Part No SW: 1K0 953 549     HW: 1K0 953 549
   Component: Lenksäulenmodul 500 0030 
   Coding: 0000002
   Shop #: WSC 01392 785 00200
   VCID: 6FED0CF87E7A7CE92A-803A

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 920 851 H
   Component: KOMBIINSTRUMENT VDD 0716 
   Coding: 0003103
   Shop #: WSC 80093 222 69422
   VCID: 2D51D6F0B4F64EF958-8078

No fault code found.

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Address 19: CAN Gateway        Labels:. 1K0-907-530-V1.clb
   Part No SW: 1K0 907 530 E    HW: 1K0 907 951
   Component: Gateway         H09 0110 
   Revision: 09          Serial number: 27001049270258
   Coding: 2D3F0B40070002
   Shop #: WSC 01392 785 00200
   VCID: 295922E0801E52D9B4-807C

2 Faults Found:
01305 - Databus for Infotainment
            004 - No Signal/Communication
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100100
                    Fault Priority: 1
                    Fault Frequency: 2
                    Reset counter: 9
                    Mileage: 407469 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2000.00.00
                    Time: 03:01:35

01044 - Control Module Incorrectly Coded
            000 - -
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100000
                    Fault Priority: 1
                    Fault Frequency: 2
                    Reset counter: 9
                    Mileage: 407469 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2000.00.00
                    Time: 03:01:40


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Address 25: Immobilizer        Labels: 1K0-920-xxx-25.clb
   Part No: 1K0 920 851 H
   Component: IMMO            VDD 0716 
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: 2D51D6F0B4F64EF958-8078

No fault code found.

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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver        Labels: 1K0-959-701-MIN1.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 959 701 E
   Component: Tuersteuergeraet 09 0147 
   Coding: 0000052
   Shop #: WSC 01392 785 00200
   VCID: 306FCF84A3C4231173-8064

No fault code found.

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Address 44: Steering Assist        Labels: 1Kx-909-144-G2V2.clb
   Part No: 1K1 909 144 G
   Component: EPS_ZFLS Kl.2       1401 
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: 2F6DCCF8BEFA3CE96A-807A

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels:. 1K0-959-433-MIN.clb
   Part No: 1K0 959 433 BL
   Component: 01 KSG              0301 
   Coding: 80C802087F2D8404084F01E010
   Shop #: WSC 00046 412 819200
   VCID: 7BF528A83A02104996-802E

   Subsystem 1 - Component:   Sounder n.mounted     

   Subsystem 2 - Component:       NGS n.mounted     

   Subsystem 3 - Component:      IRUE n.mounted     

No fault code found.

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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass.        Labels: 1K0-959-702-MIN1.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 959 702 E
   Component: Tuersteuergeraet 09 0147 
   Coding: 0000052
   Shop #: WSC 01392 785 00200
   VCID: 3169CA80A8CE2A197C-8064

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio
Cannot be reached

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Address 62: Door, Rear Left        Labels: 1K0-959-703-GEN1.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 959 703 C
   Component: Tuersteuergeraet 06 0213 
   Coding: 0000016
   Shop #: WSC 01392 785 00200
   VCID: 306FCF84A3C4231173-8064

No fault code found.

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Address 72: Door, Rear Right        Labels: 1K0-959-704-GEN1.lbl
   Part No: 1K0 959 704 C
   Component: Tuersteuergeraet 06 0213 
   Coding: 0000016
   Shop #: WSC 01392 785 00200
   VCID: 3169CA80A8CE2A197C-8064

No fault code found.

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Address 7D: Aux. Heat        Labels: 1K0-963-235.lbl
   Part No SW: 1K0 963 235 E    HW: 1K0 963 235 E
   Component: PTC-Element         0404 
   Revision: 00800000    Serial number:               
   Shop #: WSC 00000 000 00000
   VCID: 2D51D6F0B4F64EF958-8078

1 Fault Found:
00361 - Heater Element for Auxiliary Heater (Z35)
            014 - Defective

End-------------------------(Elapsed Time: 01:37)--------------------------

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                Address 01: Engine  (03G 906 016 FS)

17:17:12
  819 /min   Engine Speed (G28)
  7.4 mg/str   Injection Quantity
  6.6°KW   Injection Duration (specified)
  0.0 %   Accel. Pedal Pos. Sensor 1 (G79)
  240.0 mg/str   Exhaust Gas Recirculat. (spec.)
  370.0 mg/str   Exhaust Gas Recirculat. (actual)
  96.4 %   Exhaust Gas Recirc. Duty Cycle
  13.5 mg/str   Start Injection Quantity
  48.0   Start Synchronisation
  380.0 mg/str   Mass Air Flow (actual)
  989.4 mbar   Boost Pressure (actual)
  38.7°C   Coolant Temperature (G62)

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                Address 01: Engine  (03G 906 016 FS)

17:17:13
  819 /min   Engine Speed (G28)
  7.4 mg/str   Injection Quantity
  7.1°KW   Injection Duration (specified)
  0.0 %   Accel. Pedal Pos. Sensor 1 (G79)
  240.0 mg/str   Exhaust Gas Recirculat. (spec.)
  360.0 mg/str   Exhaust Gas Recirculat. (actual)
  96.4 %   Exhaust Gas Recirc. Duty Cycle
  13.5 mg/str   Start Injection Quantity
  48.0   Start Synchronisation
  375.0 mg/str   Mass Air Flow (actual)
  989.4 mbar   Boost Pressure (actual)
  38.7°C   Coolant Temperature (G62)
 

Rx7145

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Joined
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Location
Ohio
TDI
2006 Jetta BRM
I had a very similar problem and it was the fuel lines switched on top of the gas tank.
You could also make sure that the strainer in the tank is not plugged
 
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