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• Re: dometic problems...
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:02:47 -0700
  ...This feature only appears in '90 & '91 Westys with the Dometic 182B-EGI models (EGI-Electronic Gas Ignition). The rest of the Dometic 182B...
• Where is fuel pump relay
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  24 Jun 1996 10:27:11 -0700
  Electronic Mail Correspondence Date: 6/24/96 Time: 9:59 AM Subject: Where is fuel pump relay Ref: My apologies to the rest of...
• Re: Looking for help with California AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:42:06 -0700
  ...if it is really just a case of no ignition .... and it has the Ca electronic ignition ..... igniter perhaps. If forget if they have...
• clarification of O2 sensor splicing problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 19:36:30 -0700
  ...The O2 sensor wire from the ECU is coaxial to protect the signal from electronic noise that can be induced from the ignition and...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:15:16 -0400
  ...electronic device to manually fire the injectors. The procedure is to fit the pressure gauge into the fuel system, turn on the ignition to...
• Re: Trip!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 07:56:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any ideas? Probably needs new points (Unless your doing electronic ignition). Maybe the distributor springs are tired? Loose vacuum hoses? We hit several > music...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:40:30 -0400
  ...exactly what I have, a rare ignition intermittent that seems motor temperature dependent, maybe a bad solder joint/broken wire inside the distro/sender...
• '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - meta/morph
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 21:41:51 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I suspect of course that something in the ignition system has gone awry. My vanagon has an electronic ignition system (Bosch L Jetronic according...
• Re: 83.5 won't start - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:29:00 +0100
  ...Electronic ignition an fuel > injection are both new to me but I do have a good grasp of the concepts. > Please point me in...
• NVC - ...but HELP anyway
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:51:56 -0600
  ...My brother in Congress, AZ asks: "Has anybody had experience with electronic ignition such as Comp-u-fire, the one with a coil, and...
• Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:13:56 -0400
  ...Five years ago and earlier, an electronic ignition modifier was available from DualCurve (now MSD) that electronically generated an advanced timing curve using the...
• My Syncro died
  Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 18:49:46 -0700
  ...The plugs are dry and the fuel pump relay doesn't click when the ignition switch is turned on. The Hall connection at the...
• Air Flow Meter /part 2
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 3 Feb 1996 20:43:39 CST6CDT
  ...We'll be left in a world with cock roaches pre-electronic ignition busses. Unfortunately, my roto-tiller will be the only thing *i...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:48:03 -0500
  ...The tach is driven off the coil primary negative side, which the ECU ignition drivers pull down toward ground and release in order to...
• Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 1 May 2011 10:46:41 -0700
  ...6,8 cylinder application engines with standard > coil ignitions, most square wave electronic control ignitions > with tachometer output terminal, and alternators with "w" > tachometer...
• Re: 84 Westy ECU woes & JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 17:33:50 -0500
  ...Whitney > > > SKU# 13ZX4336R > > > Electonic Ignition Control Module > > > "Replaces original perfectly. For VW with electronic ignition including > > > 84-85 Vanagon 1.9L" > > > $39.95 USD...
• Re: [Re: Engine Computer Software Glitch???]
  Historical mailing list - Fred S.
  Mon, 28 May 2001 23:26:11 MDT
  ...Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET> wrote: > Sync miss was a problem I remember happening with early electronic ignition > systems that would affect a narrow...
• Re: Hot Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:08 -0800
  ...BTW, my first suspicion was that it was related to the ignition switch (current bleeding over from the #15 terminal on the switch to...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 20:42:16 -0500
  ...They also got electronic ignition. You should get around 20 mpg cruising at 60 mph. Darrell ----- Original Message ----- From: Melissa E. Mourkas <legacy@JAVANET...
• UPDATE: (83.5 won't start) IT LIVES!
  Historical mailing list - Sharon & Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:08:11 -0500
  ...Electronic ignition an fuel injection are both new to me but I do have a good grasp of the concepts. Please point me in...
• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:40:16 -0700
  ...I have retrofitted the electronic ignition from an 83 to 85 vanagon 1.9 waterrboxer Vanagon engine to an air-cooled vanagon just fine...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:35:38 -0800
  ...At first I thought fuel, >>> then some king of ignition trouble, then an electrical fault for sure. >>> Electronics somehow. >>> >>> Any ideas?? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> John >>> >>> -- >>> John...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:04 -0500
  ...At first I thought fuel, >>> then some king of ignition trouble, then an electrical fault for sure. >>> Electronics somehow. >>> >>> Any ideas?? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> John >>> >>> -- >>> John...
• Re: Looking for project van
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 21:56:55 -0500
  ...The ignition cluster has to speak with the ignition switch, which, in turn, must speak with the key (actually there is a "pill" in...
• Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
  ...opposed engine Digifant electronic fuel injection 90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:55:20 -1000
  ...I swear, counting all vehicles and electronic and house devices...I work on and fix 'connections' many Hours a week, every week. No exaggeration...
• Re: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 May 1998 14:14:05 -0500
  ...I have put a California 81 van ecu , ignition , and ignition electronics on my son Toms 78 westy. Had some great help from fellow...
• Re: BA-6 Eberspacher Gas Heater Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 07:15:22 -0600
  ...yours for rust) >**fuel pump >**ignition coil >**flame switch >**overheat sensor w/ ceramic ring intact >**all ducts >**all electronic controls >and, of course, the...
• Re: Is the length of a Spark Plug wire critical?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:33:50 -0800
  ...The metal spark plug connectors provide the necessary resistance for this ignition system, not the length of the wire. Pulling off these connections is...
• Re: Engine o2 out of spec
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:26:22 EST
  ...Note this is a California version with >electronic ignition and o2 sensor system. most other models have >points and >no o2. > >1980 Westfalia Vanagon...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 18:15:13 -0600
  ...I wondering if > normal > electronics store or auto parts store sell big relay like that. > > > >From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@enteract.com> > >To: Mathieu Bertrand...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:56:46 -0500
  ...I immediately put it in neutral, turned off the AC, > >> recycled the ignition switch, but nothing happened. None of the panel > >> lights came on...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:19:00 -0600
  Before going through the trouble of replacing the ignition lock cylinder I suggest taking your van over to a competent locksmith and having a...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:59:56 -0500
  ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > On my two "88 GL's - the ignition and the gas cap are fitted to the > same key...
• Re: Drove off a 9'' curb, and she just died
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:18:13 -0500
  ...I'll open the engine compartment >> and look for anything obvious knocked loose. >> >> (In Days of Olde, When Knights were Bold, Before Electronic Ignition...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:11:10 -0800
  ...if it has points ignition instead of pure electronic ... look into the points and the distrubutor itself carefully. I had one...customer's van...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:08:01 -0700
  ...I can tell you, my 88 740 Volvo with similar electronic fuel injection and ignition, can suck down battery power fairly quickly , like a...
• Wire in engine compartment.
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 12:10:29 -0600
  ...Is this for an electronic ignition option which I do not have? 3. Is this for an instrument guage option which I do not...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 07:35:58 -0400
  ...BTDT Dust and dirt that accumulates on ignition wires plus condensed moisture adds up to a conductive path for the high voltage sparks. I...
• Re: The gutted cat girl...who knew nothing
  Historical mailing list - margie reyes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:33:48 +0100
  ...rotor > change the oil > Wires, if not real old. > Change to electronic ignition- Drop in points eliminator- @$50-$70 > > Tune the Carbs. Balance and...
• Re: ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 13:52:10 -0500
  ...Don't do this or other connect/disconnect operations with ignition on, electronics can fail abruptly or a while down the road...Bentley specifies...
• Re: Wire in engine compartment.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 13:27:24 -0800
  ...Is this for an electronic ignition option which I do not have? > 3. Is this for an instrument guage option which I do not...
• Re: getting my first aircooled vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Demon Imp
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:37:56 -0700
  ...The > Ca ones > have electronic ignition and an oxygen sensor like they should. > Scott > www.turbovans.com > southern oregon > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• RE: '83 Vanagon woes
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Jan 1996 08:46:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Tell me, have you done any LONG runs from a cold start? An intermittent in your ignition switch? Maybe when temps are low and...
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:22:21 -0700
  ...Any time there is an interface between electronics and something mechanical ..........that's an inherently weak spot. Air Flow Meter is a prime example...
• Re: Air Flow Meter fix by capacitor? (F)
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 17:56:33 -0800
  ...We electronics > weenies say uF... > David Beierl - Providence, RI > http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ > '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" > '85 GL "Poor Relation"
• Re: hard start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:02:50 -0700
  ...convert to electronic ignition. there's after market of course.. but a 1.9 wbxr distributor, ignitor, and small wiring harness and coil works...
• Re: Radio Safe mode
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 1 May 2011 11:45:48 -0500
  ...Of course, in general, stealing of auto electronics is a much less frequent crime than it used to be.Thanks, mcneely ---- Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000...
• Re: Recommendation regarding Soldering Irons Requested
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 16:25:34 -0600
  ...low enough temp so that it will not cause ignition of vapours?) I want to use it to install the capacitor fix especially, and...
• Re: Air vs. Water - pro's and con's
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:00:38 -0400
  ...Being born of later computer >electronics, Digifant is faster and more efficient. If this is not >correct, there's probably not more than 40...
• Re: Installing Pertronix Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:57:05 -0500
  ...in the archives. > > I'm attempting to install a Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition in a stock > distributor for a Federal air-cooled Vanagon. Pertronix...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
  ...Modern electronic ignition coil—replaces antiquated original design 7. All new injection harness and power delivery harnesses:   • Replaces old, corroded, prone-to-moisture intrusion...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:21:48 -0600
  ...oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this >> weekend) >> entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). >> fuel pressure is good...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:59:06 -0800
  ...This tends to > generate voltage spikes which are harmful or at least annoying to sensitive > electronics on the same circuit. > > Larry A. > > > On Fri...
• Can't adjust idle (was High RPM miss)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 02:47:50 -0500
  ...electronic ignition, O2 sensor, cat., etc.). 2. Do you think that my high RPM misfire could be the result of this problem? I was...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 05:44:46 -0800
  ...The difference, of course, is the Vanagon would start reliably as long as you had a good ignition switch. ;-) BenT sent from my electronic...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
  ...BOSCH DIGIJET Ignition: ELECTRONIC Emissions: US FED Symptoms: No Start ____________________________________________________________ oK HERE WE GO ,eNGINE RUNS ROUGH & SMOKES W/FUEL PUMP DISCONNECTED WILL NOT...
• Re: Starter doesn't turn after replacing weak battery
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:42:02 -0700
  ...could I have damaged something electronic by trying to turn it with a > weak battery? > > Don't think so. > 2. what should I do...
• Re: Engine o2 out of spec
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 06:44:49 -0600
  ...Note this is a California version with > electronic ignition and o2 sensor system. most other models have points and > no o2. > > 1980 Westfalia Vanagon...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 10:43:06 -0400
  ...There was remote start and shutdown on the > box as well as an ignition style switch. > Personally I think a remote like this transmitting...