Strange noise, stalling

[maardak@yahoo.ca (Mark)]

You sure the humming isn't coming from the rear?  Sounds like your main
fuel pump (or possibly transfer pump) is on it's way out...

Mark.
80 S
81 S

 --- Greg Wynn <wynng@tdn.com> wrote: > Hello list, Today on my way to
emissions testing of all days the
> Scirocco
> spurred up a new problem.  Until today I've not noticed anything
> strange.
> While sitting in line for emissions testing there was a humming sound
> coming
> from what sounded like right under the middle of the car.  Was still
> running
> fine at this point but just when I was getting close to the front of
> the
> line the noise got a little louder and the car stalled.  It didn't
> start
> right back up but after sitting for a few (30) seconds it started
> back up
> and ran.  Promptly died again if let idle, still humming.  I wasn't
> able to
> complete my testing because just as I pulled onto the testing spot it
> died
> and I had to be pushed out.  After sitting for about a minute it
> started and
> I drove the thing home with only one instance of stalling.  After
> letting it
> sit for about 15 minutes it drove home (20 minutes) fine without any
> problems or humming.  Any idea what this could be or at least some
> suggestions to start poking and proding to find the problem?  Thanks.
>  Also
> I am located in the Vancouver, WA area if anyone is able to offer
> some hands
> on advice.
> 
> greg
> 
> '87 16v Scirocco
> 
> 
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