My 97 jetta starts fine and runs for a couple minutes,but then sputters and dies

When was the last time that the carburetor was stripped and cleaned? Also have you checked the fuel filter? Finally, the problem seems to come and go as the engine is run (and it gets hot) check that the fuel line and any electrical cables are well away from the hot engine as far as is possible.

As for the engine, try replacing the fuel pressure regulator. If it accelerates good but when you decelerate it dies, it's the FPR.

there is a vacume control on the trany which when it leaks causes engine to run bad and not to shift properly-its about the size of a small coffee can and it should be on the right side of the trany-Denny

It sounds like a clogged fuel filter

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First step here is to have the engine control module scanned for fault codes.

check out put alternator if it out put too much computer will shut off to keep from doing further damage to electrical system.

Try a new fuel filter.

I think your problem might be your fuel relay which is situated next to the fuse box in the engine compartment.