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2000 vw cabrio runs normal and shuts down, takes 5 to 20 minutes to restart, engine cranks but doesnt start, changed ignition coil, pulled diagnostic codes getting short to ground codes on cylinder injector secondary air injection, cylinder 1 to 4 fuel injectors, fuel tank vent valve, evap control system LDP and also fuel pump relay electric circuit malfunction

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Did you ever get to the bottom of this problem? My car has the same codes- dealer says it might be the fuel pump relay. Wondering what you found out?

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On some models, the Engine Control unit has a power supply relay. These relays some times get internal dry solder points. After driving for some time the the solder will get hot and separate. When it cools down it makes contact again. You will have to replace this relay or open it up and re- solder the solder joints. The relay is usually located on the main relay station in position 3. the relay station is located behind the right dash panel.[right hand drive vehicles]. You may need to refer to a manual for your specific model to find the exact location of the relay.

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This is a good one 2001 vw cabrio has not ran in 3 weeks .. have changed fuel pump throttle body 5 different coils . this is what going on . it starts then shuts down after some times 2 min to 20 min then has to sit say 30 min before it starts again allways no spark you would think coil right i wish , so after 3 weeks and searching and trying every thing i came up with this at first it was coming up with a whole lot of codes now it a mass air code car starts then dies code comes up i clear it starts right back up till it die again after mins code again then dies it wont start till you clear the code ?????? or let it sit

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