01 JETTA 1.8T - Stalls @ stops

[blopez99]

I have an intermittent problem while I'm driving. This never occurs on the highway since my car does not come to a halt. I have no problems starting my vehicle after sitting for extended period of time. After about running for 5 minutes or so my jetta will stall at stops. I have a short term remedy for it. When I approach a stop I put my car in neutral and apply the gas pedal so I can continue running my car. If I don't, I encounter this intermittent issue with it stalling. On average, I let it rest once it fails for about 5 minutes. I have had an independent shop run a diagnostic test and fuel pressure test which were negative. They recommended for me to take it to the dealer. Also, they had no success in replicating my issue which is frustrating! I did have them replace the battery and the alternator is still good. I had a tune-up done less than 5000 miles ago. I also replaced my fuel filter which I thought may have been a problem. I have about 78K miles on it. No check engine light and when it fails it there is no warning. Assistance on this matter would be greatly appreciated!

[patrick.l.howard]

mine did that when it lost 1 tooth off the timing belt. about a month later, the rest of the teeth gave way and bent all my valves. If I were you, if it hasn't been changed recently, don't drive it anymore and get it changed. Big money for the head repair and you'll be doing the timing belt anyway.

[spally32]

I also had that happen to me along with funny idle sometimes the dealer cleaned the throttle body and has not stalled since good luck