What is causing my car to shut off when I'm driving?

Asked by weyewill Jun 22, 2015 at 03:53 PM about the 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit 2 Dr Base Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 81 VW Rabbit will start and run all day but when I drive it, it only drives for about half
hour and then shuts off. And then when I tow it back home it will start right up but then
only drives for another half hour and does the same thing.

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Christopher answered 8 years ago

Agree, ignition module likely culprit. Other possibility ignition coil.

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