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• sliding door mosquitoe screen
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 22:14:59 -0500
  ...spark plug wires had been routed under the intake manifold. After I took all sorts of invalid data to disclaim the ignition theory.. Thanks...
• Re: cutting out and sparking coil
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:17:45 -0700
  <snip> > Looked over at the coil and saw ignition >sparks coming out of the rubber boot on the coil to distributor wire. This >morning...
• Re: HELP needed: Converting to Auto Trans... need neutral switch wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 18:53:36 -0400
  Simply in series with the ignition switch and starter solenoid. Follow the wire down from the switch, cut and splice in. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Help with wet weather cut out problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 May 2004 16:46:48 -0500
  You could just have dirt / oil / road magnetic particles on your ignition wires, coil top, distributor cap or holding moisture in the spark plug...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0500
  ...a good experiment would be to park somewhere realy dark, and look for a blue glow, or possibly arcing, around wires/boots, including near...
• Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 19:07:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I've changed the plugs and ignition wires, but are there things that could be done to improve mileage. I am going to take...
• Re: Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:46:33 -0400
  ...I'll put cap and wires on my shopping list. The wire that burned up was "Prenco" brand, and says it has a lifetime...
• Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 14:05:13 -0700
  ...wires (2 + ground) and looks like correct part. Wiring is **carefully** laid out, (dash is still off) and connectors to turn signal, ignition, and...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 06:22:51 -0500
  ...Do my best to track down/identify/secure the pins' 7 & 25 grounds from ECU connector to the ground wires at rear left of...
• Re: Slow starting when hot
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Wed, 21 May 1997 00:29:42 -0500
  ...One of my insidious problems was the ignition switch to engine wires take a tight 180 degree turn around metal near the engine. Wires...
• Re: Back-up light electrical short
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:19:04 -0400
  ...so removing the two wires and joining them together would be the same as the switch "Making" when the ignition is on. You might...
• Dash wiring help needed
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:39:10 -0700
  ...I saw that the previous owner wired the radio to the ignition switch wire. Now the radio powers on or off when the key...
• Re: Strange no start problem - still having issues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:21:26 -0700
  ...If so, you should make a set of extension wires for the relay. 4 wires, with a male spade on one end and female...
• More Ignition/ Stabilizer electonics ?'s(way long!)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:15:13 -0500
  ...Pin six on the Haltech seems to go to the ignition signal connection to the Haltech ignition output conncector along with pin three. The...
• VAN STALLED AND WON'T START ?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 15:59:55 -0400
  ...I HAVE BEEN MESSING WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRES AND THINK THAT WITH NO FUEL AND NO SPARK SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG WITH...
• Re: Factory Radio....
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 15:21:16 -0600
  ...Since there is no accessory position, I tied the two power wires together and used the factory setup (i.e., used the same power...
• Re: Cheap mechanics
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 19:58:05 -0700
  ...below the ignition coil, on a bolt with some other grounds as well.. There is a small bundle with 2 brown wires ending in...
• FW: Starter for 1981 automatic: questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Selin
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 19:27:20 -0400
  ...3 other wires coming out of it that go to the solenoid and to a ground. I assume this is the ignition. I think...
• Re: What's a Hall sender do?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:28:17 -0400
  ...With the HV coil wire near a ground, you should be able to produce some sparks. (Ignition on) Injectors should also click. Larry A...
• Re: Wiper/Defroster Relay
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 21:28:52 -0700
  ...wipers on) some of the wires feel pretty warm. Is this > the relay or something else, perhaps the ignition switch? I have cleaned > the...
• Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:53:53 -0700
  ...It's not ECU. >> >> But there are wires connecting the ECU and the ignition module. Still it's not >> >> likely to be an ECU...
• Re: Auto running lights?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:31:17 -0700
  ...My 84's Headlights go off when the ignition is switched off. However, the parking lights and tail/license light do remain on. I...
• Re: Stranded in Kentucky, USA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:16:58 -0700
  super easy to bypass the nuetral safety switch in the shift console, if needed to get going just pull two wires off the switch...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler - Shame on me
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:47:36 -0700
  ...suggestions and diagnostic discussions around my engine > problems - I replaced the ignition wires today and she's > running smooth > and the cat isn't...
• Re: More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 10:32:58 -0700
  ...VW in any case put the FI and Ignition on their own direct voltage feed wires, separate from the rest of the vehicle and...
• Re: Looking for spark plug wire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 13:21:08 -0700
  ...of spark plug and coil wires for my 1990 2.1 engine. I am running a stock ignition system with the exception of Bosch...
• Re: no start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 00:01:19 -0500
  ...An inductive timing light indicated that the ignition system was working. I pulled the wires off of two of the fuel injectors and hit...
• Re: Stereo wiring question
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:00:35 -0500
  ...If I'm not going anywhere but want to listen to it, I put the key in the ignition switch and the radio has...
• Re: 1986 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 19:47:55 -0400
  ...wires, distributor rotor, coil all pass the multimeter tests. > > Wierd clue: the "buzzer" that goes on when the key is in the ignition > and...
• Re: electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 12 May 2008 09:53:42 -0700
  ...No wires > needed to be cut or rerouted. All you needed to do was remove fuse 3 and > leave it out. Then run a...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:02:21 -0600
  ...With it okay at Hwy speeds, that pretty much rules out ignition plugs or wires or fuel injectors, as that would be under substantial...
• Re: Strange" no start" symptoms(long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 13:46:22 -0500
  At 01:27 PM 3/28/2001, Marshall Ruskin wrote: >Timing checked out OK? And dat old debbil, are the wires pointing to the...
• Re: Starter doesn't work on long trips
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:16:46 EDT
  ...the next fix was to run a pair of wires up to a switch on the dash to use when the ignition-switch did...
• Re: Starting issues
  Historical mailing list - Michael Cerafice
  Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:09:26 -0500
  ...dry? If so, ignition wires? > > On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 7:25 AM Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > > > The first thing I...
• Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:59:17 -0500
  ...By ignition control module, are you referring to what is listed on Page 97.55 of Bentley as "TRNSTR IGN CNTRL UNIT" If so...
• Re: fuel gauge troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 09:30:17 -0500
  ...or the wires fail at the crimp. As quick test you can disconnect the sensor plug and either check for voltage (ignition on) connect...
• Low Top Speed - Help!
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 11:05:11 -0500
  ...1 changed the entire ignition system (coil, wires, plugs, cap, rotor, and distributor - was worn) properly set idle and timing. 2 changed the o2...
• Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:39:18 -0400
  ...The two large red wires are in series with the start circuit of the ignition switch and the starter. Is is also possible your...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 16:59:49 -0400
  ...Also, did you buy new OEM ignition wires? Very important. Spark plug gaps set properly? Ignition sequence is 1-4-3-2. Put the...
• Re: 86 Camper Engine Elect Problem..Help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 23:31:25 -0500
  ...One >time got a > real shorting condition..looked like a xmas tree with shorting along >sparkplug > wires. > >Fix attempts: > *steam cleaned engine to eliminate...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:32:42 -0500
  ...With temp switch wires and water level switch wires jumpered, it still flashes. Have not been able to find a relay or anything associated...
• Re: 85GL won't turn over...help please?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:35:17 -0500
  ...If you have none then I would unplug your ignition module and plug it back in and also unplug your idle stabilizer and plug...
• Re: How to turn the van over from the back?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 17:56:43 -0400
  ...how do >i switch it on from the back? extend all the wires at the ignition switch? You can get (or build) a mechanic...
• Tiico owners: need input regarding poor running/missing issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 10 May 2002 14:39:53 -0400
  ...I'd appreciate any input, as I'm thinking ignition wires, but then it's kind of difficult to diagnose by phone. Thanks! Karl...
• Re: battery cable contact problem
  Historical mailing list - Duclos Darie
  Wed, 19 May 1999 10:07:06 +0200
  ...ignition switch before. It melted down (or something) and had to be replaced. At the time I drove a few weeks with wires hanging...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:45:53 -0800
  ...From the > ignition switch to the ignition coil the path does include going into and > back out of the fuse box. It is fairly...
• 80 Westfalia probs.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Edwards
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 16:28:30 -0700
  ...However....2 black wires go to the coil (pins 1 and 4 from the Ignition Control Unit) and from there, pin 1 is supposed...
• Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:16:21 -1000
  ...Fuel filter? >> Ignition: just changed the plugs/cap/rotor. >> >> I'm thinking it's time to change the spark plug wires too. >> >> I just...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:43:03 -0700
  ...that's where I am going now! > im going to do a continuity test on all the ignition controll wires, then > check connections > > But...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
  ...if tests at coil +/- > check out ok, then, since no spark, coil secondary probably shorted (bad > coil). > > it is hard on ignition module to...
• Re: no power to auxiliary air valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:15:18 -0400
  ...I did a full troubleshooting of the ignition and fuel injection system this morning and narrowed the problem down to the auxillary air regulator...
• Re: Slow cranking with fully charged battery
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:18:21 -0700
  ...I had a squirrel chew the wires > on my distributor once so it could deposit a walnut behind it.... So lots > of wanting to...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:12:07 -0700
  ...Maybe time for new dizzy cap and wires !
• Re: '80 Westfalia, Electrical problems; need answers, like, really.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 09:02:44 -0500
  ...Have the power hooked up to either ignition on or always on power source on the fuse panel. I believe that you need one...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:11:21 -0700
  ...Will work on 83.5-84 1.9 if 85-on Ignition Wires utilized) 03 214 86-Early 90 w/"205M" Distributor to vin...
• Re: Proper Headlight Configuration
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:38:15 -0500
  ...Thus > the three wires to each bulb. > > Low beams, outer lights low beam filament. > High beams, all four lighted. > > Now for the confusing part...
• Re: Instrument cluster light issues
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 18 May 2021 07:05:35 -0400
  ...I just replaced the two wires. No fuses are popping and no >> wires are melting luckily. A couple wires were ever so slightly damaged...
• Head lamps--Strange problem Help
  Historical mailing list - Brian Curtis
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 15:08:06 PST
  ...Some German mechanics have simply stared at that bundle of wires on the left having to do with the emissions and all that computerized...
• troubleshooting intermittency
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:44:15 -0700
  ...it was fixed, nope.&nbsp; Ordered an ignition switch, then discovered the real problem.&nbsp; Wires from the alternator were overheated, poor connection.&nbsp...
• Re: At Least 22 VW Busses Stolen...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 16:48:37 -0700
  ...column cover and PRESTO! cut and join 2 wires:(.....VROOOM!!! has anyone done a hidden Ignition/fuel pump/alterator kill swich? Phil Stanhope 84...