[troubled Passat]

Out for a short ride on my way home stopped at a lite. A loud grinding noise for a few seconds then stopped. The car back to normal (trouble) so I continue home. a few miles later the car stopped running. I was making a left so it was a slow speed. 2005 GLS diesel. I cranked the car for a few minutes with no signs of starting. I have fuel and usually car starts right up no issues. Fuel Pump with the noise? Timing Belt?

 

[4zfed]

You should check the TDI club forum and/or the VWvortex diesel forum. There should be more diesel engine experts there.

 

[PZ]

At the least, you can rent a scanner (free with deposit) at AutoZone and see what codes come up. That would help narrow down the possible causes.