Volkswagen Beetle 1972 Maintenance And Repair Manual page 18

3. Engine Stalls Shortly
After Starting
a Check the gas gauge Add gas as
needed
WARNING
Be extremely careful of fire If
you see or smell fuel, ventilate
and dry area Remove fuel
soaked rags to safe area
b Check fuel pump filter for clogging
If dirty, clean filter See Fuel
Filter, page 60. and go to step c
If clean, go to step d
c. Try to run car If car will not con¬
tinue running, have your VW
dealer clean all parts of the fuel
system
d With ignition off. depress the gas
pedal once and let it up Turn
ignition on without attempting to
start the car and let the car stand
five minutes (This should open
the choke valve )
e Oepress the gas pedal again and
let it up Then raise the engine
compartment hood and check
position of the choke valve It
should be open as indicated by
the position of the fast idle cam
f If fast idle cam is not in the posi¬
tion indicated, choke valve is bind
mg in closed position Wire the
cam in the proper position and
drive the car to your dealer
4. Engine Stalls While
Vehicle is Driven
a Check the gas gauge Add gas
as needed
b Check for loose connections at
the coil, distributor, and spark
plugs Tighten as necessary
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