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• Re: Fuel Pump Ground Location?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:10:02 -0400
  ...to the turn on ignition pulse. Air cooled uses the air flow meter to check engine operation, not the distributor turning. Dennis Who can...
• Re: where does power to the fuel pump come from?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:19:05 -0400
  ...The ECU needs to see ignition on, starter request or engine actually turning. The last one comes from the hall sensor in the distributor...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:50:26 -0400
  ...points for a pertronix electronic ignition module but it may also >> be >> related to the new plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, coil, plugs or...
• Re: Still lousy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 May 2012 21:41:21 -0700
  speaking of Ignition Advance on a 1.9 waterboxer distributor.... I have yet to see the felt pad under the distributor rotor properly damp...
• How to test ignition coil? this guy needs some help
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 15:47:04 -0700
  ...distributor > > and > > > > monkeyed around with cleaning other contacts to no avail. > > > > > > > > > > > > I don't know much about cars, but i suspect the ignition coil...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:04 -0500
  ...Follow the wiring to the hall sensor on the distributor and back track it about 5 inches. You will find a brown wire coming...
• Re: Tach goes down, engine cuts out, then back again ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 17:29:29 -0700
  ...losing it's ignition electrically. > > It could be the Hall sender or the wiring in or where it exits the > distributor ... or > > It could...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:27:54 -0800
  ...use a coil-on-plug, distributorless ignition system with a coil for each spark plug. ....... " Or am I hanging my ignorance out to dry...
• Re: Vanagon dead at walmart--not the coil after all
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:50:17 -0400
  ...I removed the > distributor and will take it down to have the sensor tested tomorrow > morning. > > If it is the sensor, anybody have a...
• Re: ground for brake lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:34:17 -0400
  ...Is it below the coil or below the distributor? I >cleaned all the grounds last fall and now the brake lights don't >work...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 May 2009 19:40:26 -0700
  ...and here's a nice trick ....instead of cranking the engine on the starter to fire the injectors, I either just pull the distributor...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 20:27:14 -0800
  ...a clear indication it's the ignition system needs focusing on. you don't have a spare distributor do you ? Sure would be nice...
• gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:54:21 -0800
  ...Spark - good jolt from the primary coil, tested electronic ignition module (faulty) and replaced it. New plugs, wires, good cap and rotor. Made sure...
• EV ignition is Bosch no more.
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:00:08 -0700
  ...Siemens black box for the ignition. Bosch distributor. The plugs after 30k were worn past 2.0mm. I know because that is the largest...
• RE: Temperature Related Performance Problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 12:00:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any chance your engine could be having the same problem? On a damp day, pull the center wire from the distributor, hold it 1...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:55:01 -0700
  ...I had new plugs >>>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: 88 GL Failure to start - the Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:09:36 -0500
  ...I tested the new one in place using the > distributor wire - and found this. The new coil put out a vigorous > blue-white spark...
• Re: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Thu, 1 May 2003 07:56:14 -0700
  ...so >check all the wires, especially any around the distributor and >ignition coil. > >good luck! >joel
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:06:20 -0400
  ...Seeing the wiring mess in the engine compartment, I built Mark's tool and then proceeded to replace the starter, fuel pump, distributor, (Hall...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 21:36:42 -0800
  ...as simple a thing as the distributor harness ground not making good > contact can make cause no ignition. > > > Scott > ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Laubach...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:09 -0500
  ...I even have remote start installed and that doesn't work so it isn't the ignition switch. The Distributor is original with 209...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:27:33 -0700
  ...the distributor. > > There is a known failure point in the 86+ dash fuse/relay panel where > the wire connects for the ignition on signal...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:27:28 -0700
  Bad hall sender in distributor will display those symptoms.... Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Hesitation problem driving me bonkers!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 26 May 1997 10:55:31 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I have replaced the ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor, plugs, fuel pressure regulator, O2 sensor (several times), blue coolant sensor. I have checked the...
• What is the average 0 to 60MPH Syncro times?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 19:35:49 -0700
  ...This is done via: - Stock Volkswagen Hydrolic lifter cam - 8 BTDC ignition timing @ 950 RPM - 205 S distributor with 86 GTI timing map - 1...
• Re: Wonderful Paint Job - No Start
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:05:25 +0000
  ...cleaning the distributor cap and coil > thoroughly. It could be the dust is forming a conductive coating and > shorting out the ignition. > > > David Brodbeck...
• Re: Das Boot still won't crank--latest update
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 17:24:11 -0500
  ...This will bypass the ignition switch for testing. Ignition switches are known problems in these. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh...
• Re: '90 Syncro starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 11:14:58 -0400
  ...new distributor cap and rotor, new suppressors, repair and renew starter motor, new fuel filter, set mixture, new electrical unit at ignition, compression test...
• Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:57:05 -0700
  ...wiggled them while > the > engine was running, from the ignition switch to the distributor. I > cannot make the problem occur by myself > -redid all...
• Re: Distributor Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 23:08:11 -0400
  ...Stopping, turning off the ignition, and restarting does not seem to help. Usually, I pull over to a safe spot, a gently coax her...
• Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 27 May 2010 17:35:33 -0400
  ...Compression is good. (Around 150 on all 4 cylinders last time I checked) Distributor is only 1 year old, as are wires, cap, rotor...
• Re: Heat Related Ignition Failure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:23:45 -0700
  ...I got out, did a distributor wire > check - no spark. Waited a few, tried again. lots of spark. Put it > together, tried to start...
• Re: 009 parts question
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 25 May 2003 03:11:33 +0000
  What exactly makes you think that all the ignition parts are different for a 009? Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.367.5503 www.finetuningperformance...
• Re: how did this happen ... ?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:02:36 -0600
  ...well, i took off the wire from the ignition coil to the > dist cap, and the four wires from the distributor cap to the...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:51:30 -0400
  ...in the ignition distributor, a defective Hall >sending >unit, a broken high voltage wire for the center terminal of the >distributor, a broken >primary...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:15:32 -0500
  ...dig a little deeper and replace the fuel injectors, distributor, fuel > pressure regulator, ignition wires, fuel lines, clutch if you got one, > temperature sensors...
• Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:32:14 -0700
  ...You will notice an O2 sensor The CAT goes from front to back vs side to side NO Points. :-) Rejoice!!! Your distributor is 039...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:51:23 -0600
  ...Progressive rough running - until ignition reset > > > >> There is a ground that isn't. It ismost likely at the ECU. >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: John Rodgers<inua@CHARTER...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 18:04:50 -0600
  ...the split >> in the case - and the distributor finger is set to the mark on the >> distributor case - how close is that to the...
• Rev limits, definitive answer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:14:11 -0800
  ...Before the days of catalytic converters, RPM was limited by simply cutting out the ignition when RPM got too high. Cutting the ignition, however...
• Re: idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:11:30 -0400
  ...settings are not right. Ignition timing, open loop fuel mixture, throttle gap when closed. Make sure vacuum "retard" on distributor is working and throttle...
• Adding twin carbs to 1600 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:21:10 -0000
  ...At present the engine is completely standard apart from an 009 distributor with pertronix ignition. I also intend to fabricate a better flowing exhaust...
• Setting timing on '85
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:09:53 EDT
  ...Pull idle stabilizer plugs and plug together Pull distributor vacume lines Clamp induction wire on spark plug lead (which one) Shine on pulley. What...
• Weird ignition timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:11:51 -0400
  I recently replaced the distributor on my '85 Westy (stock 1.9L) since my old one had a broken connector where the Hall unit...
• Which cylinder isn't firing??
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:51:39 MST
  ...if it's an external ignition cable or distributor problem). I tried to improvise an "ignition voltage sensor" by putting a Neon bulb next...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:08:28 -0400
  ...I sell rebuilt ECUs and also new distributors or just the hall unit (which can be replaced in your exsisting distributor). Email <mailto:sales...
• FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:57:49 -0700
  ...It came off easily enough so I pushed it back on the distributor. Fired up the engine - it started right up - and drove off...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:16 -0600
  ...I had new plugs >>>>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>>>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:10:31 -0600
  ...Grounds are clean Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor...
• Re: Tune up?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:51:36 -0500
  ...In my truck's case, it's time to replace ignition parts when it is hard to start on humid mornings. Good Luck and...
• ignition woes
  Historical mailing list - kazzpar007
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:25:34 -0500
  Howdy all! I am having a problem with ignition on my 85 vanny.. BAsically. The smaller gauge wire that runs from the alternator to...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:35:03 -0400
  Sounds like the way my van behaved when the Hall Sensor in the distributor went bad. I could restart it over and over but...
• Re: Zoooooom!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 00:08:38 +0100
  ...distributor and rechecked. He cautioned me to listen for pinging... and back the advance closer to 5 degrees if i hear any pre-ignition...
• Re: Engine quit
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:13:26 -0700
  ...Also the black wires at one post of the ignition coil, or the cluster of grounds at a screw below the ignition coil. Sometimes...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:06:53 -0600
  ...One things pretty certain, when the tach jumps around and your right foot's not making the changes, ignition and electrics is a great...
• Re: Stuck in Needles, need advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:52:32 -0500
  ...Power goes from ignition switch to fuse box and back out to engine. Both contacts on harness to fuse box known to fail. High...
• Starting problems with 88 Vanagon (Wolfberg Ed) with 90,000 ml
  Historical mailing list - khgo50
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:25:24 -0400
  ...it started! I've just replaced the ignition switch. No help. In the past I've changed the relay to fuel pump, replaced a...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:12:23 -0700
  ...the > distributor and the ignition module on the firewall. All it sees is > rpm. Ok, so what is the job of the ignition module...
• '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:12:53 -0700
  ...br></div><div>I've been struggling to fix an intermittent ignition miss on my '88 GL.&nbsp; It started several months ago, came...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 18:45:27 -0600
  ...We have put a new(er) distributor cap on. >> >> Can we try to prime the van by adding a little gas in the air...