1992 VW golf died and then wouldnt start again?

1992 VW Golf 1.8L engine. Was sputtering while cold, but when it heated up it was just fine. One day at a traffic light it just died, and I couldn't get it started again. I tried the spark plugs, and wires, and also a fuel filter. My father suggested it may be the distributor. I can't figure out what the problem is1992 VW golf died and then wouldnt start again?I would say to check the battery first. Check for voltage across both terminals. If it is low, try a jumpstart. If the battery doesn't hold a charge then you need a new one.



Is the motor trying to crank over? Assuming the battery is good, the next place to look is the starter (if the motor isn't cranking at all)



If the battery and the starter are working and the engine is trying to turn over, you'll need to check that there is fuel to the engine. pull the plug wires, and have someone try to crank the car over. then pull the plugs one by one and smell for gas. If there is gas present...move on...



If there is fuel, now you need to check for spark. put the plugs and wires back in except for the #1 plug and wire. put the plug back into the wire and hold the electrode close to the valve cover while someone tries to crank the motor. if a spark occurs then you'll have to look elsewhere.



VW's are especially picky with their grounds, so you might want to check those as well. Other than the basics, you might need more help. Some other problems can include a fried ECU or bad wiring.1992 VW golf died and then wouldnt start again?It could be alot of different things, if you're getting spark then it's something fuel related, if you don't get spark then it's electrical1992 VW golf died and then wouldnt start again?I'm seconding Lou's answer! There's a huge number of problems that could cause this.



Sorry to state the obvious, but you should test the battery %26amp; alternator.



The starter motor would stop it from starting/turning over, but it shouldn't stop the car while it's already going.



I'm sorry I can't offer anymore help!! :(

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