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• Re: Engine Dies ????
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:38:00 -1000
  ...But it's the electronics of the Hall Sender that I find to eventually get intermittent and dodgy. Ignitors ..almost never had a problem...
• Re: Wasserboxer Distributor into A/C 2.0
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 08:34:54 -0700
  ...Zeitchrift' and I quote for those who missed it: > > "The ultimate electronic ignition system for a Beetle, as far as > neatness of installation goes...
• Re: Help with stalling van
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 9 May 2010 15:43:40 -0400
  ...Also, since it's electronic, this can't be said enough : grounds, grounds, GROUNDS. Electronics can be nebulous too. The actual electronic components are...
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:58:10 -0400
  ...Are there are prime suspects in >> this >> case? A loose wire in the steering column somewhere? Bad ignition >> switch? >> I don't want to...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:15:20 -0700
  There is a little electronic device on the Bentley diagram that looks like a flasher, connected in parallel with the LED. This device looks...
• Euro-Drive-OBD2: FIX 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
  Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 15:59:32 -0500
  ...Fuel Injection / sefi Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / tz Trans: 4-speed Automatic Transaxle (Electronic) Mileage: 47,283 mi Emissions: OBD-II Compliant VIN: 3VWSA81H6VM114059 Misc...
• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:21:56 -0400
  ...I last spoke with Dometic in September 2006, to determine the availability of various parts for the RM182B-EGI(electronic gas ignition as used...
• Re: ENGINE FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 11:47:04 +1200
  ...stops due to lack of fuel or short-circuited/burned ignition wiring or electronics b) the fire burns through into the passenger compartment! As...
• Re: Wiring harness to distributor plug
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:34:05 -0700
  ...Thanx, Paul Home » EFI Hardware Products » Electronics » TPS Sensors Kits and Parts » connector TPS 3 pin plug Bosch connector TPS 3 pin plug Bosch...
• Re: FRIDAY TOPIC: what's the worst thing that ever caught on fire in your Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:16:27 -0700
  You sure that wasn't a hummybird? Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Oct 26, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Jim Felder...
• Fuel pump circuit information to file away
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 22:04:39 -0400
  ...When I last emailed the list about this problem I suspected the electronic ignition that I had recently installed. In the subsequent months I...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:57:18 -0800
  ...I have converted numerous cars from points ignition to electronic ignition .. no other changes, same spark plugs, same combustion chamber shape.. in every case...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:40:56 -0800
  ...The only other thing I might suggest somewhere down the road is to pick up one of the electronic ignitions such as Petronix or...
• Re: gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 04:20:17 -0800
  ...Here's what I've tested: > >Spark - good jolt from the primary coil, tested electronic ignition module >(faulty) and replaced it. New plugs, wires...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
  ...and retard ignition timing. When idling, the idle stabilizer unit constantly adjusts input airflow to maintain constant rpm. It uses an electronic control that...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:32:04 -0500
  ...Modern electronic ignition coil�replaces antiquated original design >> 7. All new injection harness and power delivery harnesses: >> � Replaces old, corroded, prone-to-moisture intrusion...
• FW: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:12:37 -0600
  Points, not electronic. Thanks for the ideas. I will communicate with my mechanic this morning. Paulo -----Original Message----- From: Scott Daniel - Shazam [mailto:scottdaniel...
• 83 Fuel Injection fixed (I think):TY
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 04:05:59 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Do I have to do anything with the electronic ignition since there are no points to gap? Incidentally while I had the injectors out...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:41:14 -1000
  ...it's not 'always' A Component at all. >>> As someone who teaches electronics for a living, and has spent all of his driving lifetime...
• Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
  ...The ecu also reads engine rpm via the ignition system ... after it sees all that, AFM info, air and coolant temps, some throttle position...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning seque to diesel radiator coolant flow direction
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:49:09 -0700
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning > ignition switch on? > > Thanks for the good brain storming exercise of Vanagon electrical...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:01 +0200
  ...rack and pinion Ignition ........... electronic Lock to lock .... 3,75 turns Main bearings ...... six Turning circle .. 10,7 metres Fuel requirement ... 97-octane Coast...
• Re: Wiring radio to accessory instead of battery?
  Historical mailing list - chrisrvanagon
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:24:33 -0700
  ...And I do like being able to run the unit without the ignition engaged. HOWEVER, my new unit also sports a lit "pilot" LED...
• Re: bucking, part deux RE:ECU
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 11 May 1998 09:39:12 -0700
  ...in the "water-cooled" section, and see the offer for the Electronic Ignition Control Module" on page 24 of the VW Catalog 57J. It...
• Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
  ...Turn, Wiper, Ignition yoke if the ignition has a key. #8. Rubber guides, mouldings from roll up front windows if its in good condition...
• Re: EV Problems/cost - Any sugestions?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 16:26:53 -0400
  ...Started right back up though so I guess I will live with electronics that were certainly designed by the Dark Master.Mark > > > I picked...
• Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 19:00:11 +0600
  ...Of course >if you really must have a little LED display I can probably look >in some old Radio electronics and find an article...
• Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 May 95 12:36:45 EDT
  ...Of course if you really must have a little LED display I can probably look in some old Radio electronics and find an article...
• Re: Whining Fuel Pump - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:49:49 -0700
  ...It uses a Hall effect sensor to control the electronic ignition and send rpm info to the control computer. Let us know if you...
• Re: Air cooled mileage (revised)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 11:26:14 -0700
  ...I recently installed a cheapo electronic ignition points replacement (Pertronix, Bus Depot $60 or so) and while my gas mileage probably hasn't improved...
• Re: aux bat. install
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 30 May 2007 09:11:47 -0700
  ...I used a terminal that is powered up when ignition is switched on. In this line, about 14 gauge, I stuck a lighted toggle...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? math off- bad typing!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 16:29:52 -0600
  ...Warming the oil in cold weather? > > I think your math is off, since o > 0C = 32F, or freezing. > > Karl Wolz > Sent from my electronic...
• Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:38:27 -0600
  ...I know that the Vanagon has electronic ignition but he could easily have an ignition problem, or a grounding problem, or an issue with...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:43:43 -0700
  ...you don't need a dwell meter with electronic ignition of course. as for a tachometer... if it's about adjusting idle rpm say...
• Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:19:39 -0700
  ...If wired to Ignition +, I suppose HV noise could get into the sensr heater circuit ...... but seems to me unlikely that it could affect...
• Gas Heat, Ark, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 01:12:25 -0800
  ...Your electronic ignition system sounds like a fine upgrade....if only I knew what it included, replaced and how much time it takes to...
• Re: Lifespan of Platinum plugs in 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 14:54:23 -0400
  ...Any modern auto, with electronic ignition , should not need a plug replacement any more frequently than 50K or so, as long as the FI...
• Re: Help with 12v Dometic wiring
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:00:21 -0700
  ...The ignition key switch does nothing to the > circuit except when in the far start position it puts 12 volts on the > relay "ground...
• Re: fridge relay nightmare !
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:08:24 -1000
  ...that your electronics are powered up only during key on or running. ..I would just connect to X contact at the ignition switch ...the...
• Re: Splitfire plugs
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 6 Oct 95 16:55:34 EDT
  ...Jacobs, the guy with the Jacobs Electronics ignition parts company, which was probably mostly correct as it makes good sense. These things are not...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 10:45:17 -0700
  I've had this issue, and have simply driven a couple miles, then, while rolling, cycled the ignition switch (saves wear on the starter...
• Re: Compu fire Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 08:13:19 -0500
  ...Hello Everyone, Has anyone installed the compu-fire electronic ignition on a vacuum advanced distributor? The one that they sent me does not seem...
• Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:00:53 EDT
  ...I used an ignition amp from a SAAB 900T. You can also use their magnet drive kit. Still other options with some imagination. I...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:46:01 +0000
  ...I have >> voltage for 2 - 3 seconds when I turn ignition on. >> >> Can I conclude that my ignition switch is OK? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Skip >> 84...
• Re: ECU Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 08:41:43 -0700
  ...I did get a "shoebox electronics" ECU monitor from the seller though, along with other used parts, a Throttle Body and AFM -john On...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:28:30 -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: delayed start
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 07:35:37 -0500
  Worn out electronic portion of ignition switch. R/R. Remove ALL the extra keys from your key ring as well as any "good luck...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:09:51 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Dec 14, 2012, at 12:46 PM, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Thanks Scott and...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning seque to diesel radiator coolant flow direction
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:08:08 -0700
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning > > ignition switch on? > > > > Thanks for the good brain storming exercise of Vanagon electrical...
• Re: PETRONIX MELTDOWN
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 12:36:00 -0800
  Ken...Thru my career of 30+ yrs as a VW Tech...I have seen many more electronic ign systems disabled than actually hooked up...
• Re: AFM operation query was Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:15:30 -0800
  ...there would have to be an electronic circuit .. a Control Unit ....or Interpretation Unit ........with electronics in it... to provide a useful input to...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:03:28 -0700
  ...meter I believe. > > > > > > you don't need a dwell meter with electronic ignition of > course. > > > as for a tachometer... > > > if it's about adjusting...
• Re: gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 17:53:06 +0000
  ...Here's what I've tested: > > > >Spark - good jolt from the primary coil, tested electronic ignition >module > >(faulty) and replaced it. New plugs, wires...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:02:45 -0800
  ...First, i notice the radio is not being powered when the > ignition is off... it forgets its presets and everything. Next, the > engine cooling...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:14:08 -0400
  ...it's not 'always' A Component at all. >>>> As someone who teaches electronics for a living, and has spent all of his driving lifetime...
• Well, selling the 71 bus
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 13 May 2008 20:12:38 -0700
  ...Upgraded SVDA distributor, new Bosch coil, new electronic ignition, new wires, plugs. Engine cooling flaps & thermostat tested and working, engine tin all restored to...
• Re: 1991 vanagon - dometic fridge - no light or igniter sound
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 05:32:33 -0400
  Kevin, and all others, this is a very common problem with these electronic ignitors that were used on the later Dometic Fridges in the...
• Re: Experiences with CRC 2-26
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:22:57 -0700
  ...You mean on the actual sweeper arm on the electronic part under the black cover ? scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Lauterbach...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:20:34 -0800
  ...The electronic ignition feeds it a small amount of > current > > at 5v, and when the slot rotates near the Hall sensor & exposes it to...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 24 May 2012 15:58:59 -0700
  ...Cheers, BenT sent from my electronic leash On May 24, 2012, at 3:24 PM, Jon Durham <jon_durham@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote: > I've...