Dom95 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Let me start by saying I have absolutely no clue with cars and this is my first. VW Lupo 2000 reg 1.4 40,000 miles on the clock. I have had this issue for about a month now, when slowing down the car starts to shake / judder and will eventually "stall" I'm not sure if this is true stalling but the engine will cut off and the orange battery (Alternator?) light will come on. The radio does not cut out. I have had it checked by 3 garages, I have had the plugs replaced / cleaned, the alternator replaced and the battery replaced but the issue is still happening. Car starts right back up when turning the ignition with the car in P. Pretty sure I've spent £500 getting the above done for no reason and this is either normal for old auto's or an easy fix but any advice would be amazing as I am clueless and lost. The car never cuts out when moving at speed, only when slowing down or reversing very slowly. Also appears to only happen when the engine has been going for about an hour or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 I'd do two things. One, I'd try spraying carb cleaner in the throttle slowly whilst running in little bursts. Secondly, I'd do the crank sensor, but the instant restart makes this the second thing I'd try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Not normal for autos... But this is an engine problem. We need more to go on TBH. Some diagnostics data would help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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