My 2002 volkswagen passat2.8l car cranks but wont start was told it was my timing belt how would i know car stalledwhile driving cut off then wouldnt start

SOURCE: My car cuts off at times right after it is cranked. At other times when stopped at a stop light but starts back up. Also, when driving it is hesitating and jerking.

It sounds like you have a bad MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor). This is in your air inlet tube, pull this out and check to see if there is any corrosion on it. If is one that has a coiled exposed wire, then ensure that the wire is not broke.

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Hi ,
Try replacing the Mass air flow meter and check the Catalytic converter is not blocked,also look for air leaks on the induction side of the MAF sensor

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EFI= to Electronic Fuel Injection. If you have sparks, check for fuel delivery. Another is the electronic module on your distributor, but you already said you have spark and hopefuly the right "timming" too. So you checked the current and is OK, what else do we have.The computer? Remeber that Camry,is the cadillac of the Toyota. Some even have Lexus parts. So expect parts to be rather expensive!.

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Body Control Module (BCM) on both counts. Find a shop in your town that specializes in electrical systems to test it. Beware, these can be intermittent problems, so make sure they keep it until the car does what you have observed. Expect to spend about $450 for the replacment. Dealers quoted me between $700 and $1,100 for the same repair. By the way, a new BCM will probably only last you about 12 months.

SOURCE: 03 TOYOTA RAV 4 CRANKS

have scanned if light is on. it may be a bad or failing crank sensor. for the sensor controls timimg, it will stop engine while driving. have a good day!!