my scirocco stalls then won't start again for about 10 mins

Asked by surely Feb 27, 2013 at 10:00 PM about the 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

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Michael answered 2 months ago

You have vapour lock happening. Unfortunately, not an uncommon problem with this generation of Volkswagen cars.

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judge_roy answered 2 months ago

Does this one have a jetronic?

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judge_roy answered 2 months ago

thermo-time switch.

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Hector answered 2 months ago

what engine and injection system does it have?? you need to clean the fuel distribuitor if it is a k jetronic and see if the plate is clogged or stuck.

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my scirocco stalls then won't start again for about 10 mins

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