'94 VW Golf 1.8 petrol - engine cuts out and wont re-start

Hi i need help my mk1 golf carb starts and idle fine but as the car idle and enjin is getting hot then she just jerk and cut out then start it again it starts fine but idle for aboutfew sec then cut out again..i unplug the temp sensor problem remain petrol filter new new plugs and plug wires new boch distributor...plus 1/2 tank of feul...what els can i try any help..can this be electrical problem or what all my fuses checked and is fine any help pls

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okay start hear turn key three times in a row there should here the fule pump prime ie a whizing noise you may not here this so now check the dash look for engine light it might flash if it dose it might be a code this is stored in the computer in your car .now this is where it gets tricky you need a code reader.but now what is the fact the year of the car and is it flueinjected tbi or carb and what year im not saying im a expert there a lot to go over start with check your manule then all ie oil coolent the right way by the book''''''I think it:is a seneser oil or coolent if the vw golf is 82 or newer but it dose matter what country the is in .in germany from 1975 the vw rabbit was a golf so it would help to know but find vw dealer there not cheep but they know golf I will say this if you smell petrol do not srart the car look for a leak if you find one fix it now dont wait it will cause a fire

Hello and welcome to Fixya!

As a first course of action, have an engine tune up. Try to check and replace the spark plugs too. If the plugs have big gaps, corroded, covered with carbon or faulty the car may have problem on cold start ups.

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cheapest thing to try is the temp. sensor about E20 its under the distrubitor 4 wires in one plug then a clip to take out the sensor, if that dont work try to get a lend of a throttle body and change it to see if that works before buying one as they are dear. hope thats some help

Need to hook up a VW scanner or equivalent so you can isolate where it's not functioning properly from the DTC (display trouble code) stored in it's memory.

SOUND LIKE YOUR FUEL INJECTORS CLOGGED.FILL UP FUEL TANK.PUT A BOTTLE OF FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER IN FUEL TANK.DRIVE A FEW MILES SO THE CLEANER CAN FLUSH OUT DIRTY INJECTORS.THIS SHOULD HELP.IF PROBLEM STILL EXIST.HAVE IT SCANNED.

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This is a common occurance on vw's, you need to check for vacuum hose leaks, this is the cause.
Volkswagen engines rely heavily on vacuum and if there is one cut hose, or one small leak, your car will run like this.
If you can keep it running with the hood up, start listening for vacuum leaks around your hoses on both sides.
Most vacuum leaks occur near the front of the engine bay.

Heres the wiring diagram Good luck hope it helps.