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Re: '85 timing question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 19 Nov 1999 23:50:16 -0500
Yes, that's the timing :) To set it, with ignition off unplug the two plugs into the idle stabilizer (small green or black box...
Re: vanagon will not start when it rains
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 16:10:49 -0500
...hatch cover and with the engine running, spray the ignition wires from the distributor to the spark plugs including the one to the coil...
Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:10:35 -0500
...new Plugs, rotor and distributor cap. Recent > fuel, air filter and pump. > > New Oxy sensor. > > My catalytic converter is empty of any catalyst and...
Re: Spark plug gap
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:46:43 -0800
...used to meticulously clean distributor terminals inside the dist cap .. I never even give those a thought anymore .. Electronic ignition is just so strong...
'81 Westy project
Historical mailing list - Will Anderson
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:53:35 -0700
...Budget a few hundred bucks for the following: -Cali ECU -Cali engine wiring harness -electronic distributor 039-905-205C and ignition module -cali double...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
...1 - 4 - 3 - 2 >>>> distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 >>>> ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) >>>> ignition...
1973 bus with single weber timing question
Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
Thu, 12 Oct 1995 13:30:18 -0700 (PDT)
...i have a weber single carb and a vacum type distributor. i was told that the timing for a weber with a mechanical advance...
Re: unexplained power loss - help
Historical mailing list - don spence
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:14:05 -0600
Distributor cap? Fuel pressure? Did it quit completely? Sudden engine quitting usually indicates ignition. Sputtering or slowly bogging can be ignition or fuel supply...
Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:55:41 -0700
...the ignition pickup from the wire that goes from the coil to the distributor to one of the ignition wires from the distributor cap...
Re: Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Thu, 7 Sep 2017 14:55:54 -0400
...Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing > > Schooled again. > First, I got shocked twice before I figured out that I had a cracked > distributor cap...
Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:49:26 -0700
...Start checking points, condensor, the coil itself, and the vacuum line to the distributor. �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional...
Re: My son inherited my van ...
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 4 Sep 2021 16:45:15 -0700
Here's a short lit for him - Distributor cap and rotor - Spark plugs - Spark plugs wire - Ignition coil - Ignition switch On Sat, Sep 4...
dying '86 automatic
Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
Sun, 1 Mar 1998 16:36:37 -0500
...where distributor connects to block -main pulley a little wobbly when running (did not check for play when stopped) Positive things: -ignition wires are...
INQUIRY: Electronic Ignition Control Module and Coolant Pump
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Sat, 14 Mar 1998 09:08:53 -0800
...long road journeys, much as I have spare belts, plugs, oil, distributor cap, rotor and the other items on many Listees' lists? Which of...
Re: Battery Leakage
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Mon, 8 Feb 1999 14:44:14 +0100
...Starter turns but voltage > to distributor sender unit is too low (8V when minimum is 10V), outcome is > no > fuel, no spark from control...
Re: Engine cut off- 90' Westy
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 00:05:23 -0500
Rob, Sounds like the ignition key electrical portion. The white plastic part. Goes for about $20. Laurence > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List > [mailto...
Re: What's the diff ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 May 2002 20:19:23 -0400
...except that it also directly controls ignition timing, whilst the digijet system relies on a conventional distributor with centrifugal and vacuum advance. Both systems...
Re: No start after Temp II replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:14:07 -0800
The plugs, once you know there's ignition and fuel control, Look at the plugs. And assuming you have fuel pressure, And you distributor...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - d t
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:23:17 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: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:35:23 -0800
...Replaced the Distributor > with known good one. Set the timing mark on the large pulley to the > split in the case. Set the distributor...
Re: No start/no spark
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:01:18 -0700
here's how I like to trouble shoot 'no ignition.' I connect a Remote STarter Switch so I can operate the starter while I...
85 Vanagon with intermittent engine stopping
Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 17:35:35 -0500
...After replacing most of the ignition system to no avail, I disassembled the distributor. There is a roll pin that you need to work...
Re: heresy: my next vanagon-a Honda?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 19:02:21 EST
...Bad distributor. This is the headgasket of Hondas. Tomorrow at 930am I have am appointment to repair a recalled ignition switch on my daughter...
Re: Bucking Engine
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Sat, 1 May 2004 20:10:05 -0400
...As for your bucking problem, am pretty sure it's an ignition / faulty ground / AFM problem, but like someone else said, if the plug...
Re: Zoooooom!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 19:24:04 -0500
...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: 81 Aircooled - Replacing Condenser
Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:41:16 -0400
...www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-1847A-Ignitor-Electronic-Ignition-Module-Bosch-VW-009-050-Distributor/380736127599?fits=Make%3AVolkswagen%7CModel%3AVanagon > Get rid of...
Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:38:36 -0800
...No telling whether these conditions are conducive to building up the conductive crud that can mess with ignition when wet. But I can say...
Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:54:46 -0700
I'm swapping blocks and distributors, re-configuring an inline four gas VW motor for my van. 92 digifant 1.8 liter heads onto...
Real Life Motor Mods That Work
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:08:22 -0400
...Replaced stock distributor with Bosch 009, and a Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition ($100) 7. Had EVERY SINGLE PIECE of moving machinery in the motor...
Valve Adjustment-Help!
Historical mailing list - PhamA
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:55:02 -0700
...with cyl #1 and then slowly rotated the distributor until hearing a click. The Digijet ignition doesn't have point, can I still do...
Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 May 2010 05:47:23 -0400
...Problem is in the distributor. The distributor has mechanical (centrifugal), advance, and vacuum advance and retard. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Bosch Service Media
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:28:31 -0800
...Distributor Pump Type VE Electronics 1 Electronics 2 Engine Electronics Fundamentals of Electrotechnology Automotive Electronics for Safety Symbols & Circuit Diagrams Electronics & Microcomputers Battery Ignition...
Re: 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:43:56 -0400
...Since it's constatly in the circuit between the Hall generator in the distributor and the ignitor on the left firewall, a failure there...
Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 04:26:53 -0500
...The car has a 1.6l motor from a '80 Rabbit in it (which had points ignition and a different emissions setup) and I...
Re: Spark Coil Failure
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:35:01 -0500
...Another factor in failure could have been, that I ran the last distributor cap, rotor set for 98,000 miles and it was pretty...
"Maybe" some progress towards remedying my no-start/bucking/stall ing
Historical mailing list - Jamie Ayotte
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:18:57 -0500
...It's puddly and slushy out, fwiw. * I noticed when I had attached the plug wires to the distributor, how little grip the distributor...
Re: gas, spark, still no love
Historical mailing list - Andrew
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 04:20:17 -0800
...A timing light would show that the distributor is in time, but not the camshaft. Andrew 1984 Westy "Speed Bump" 1996 VW Jetta Trek...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:57:31 -0700
...As an example, if your van is rear ended by someone, which knocks out the ignition distributor and the engine stops. Let's say...
Re: '84 Westfalia Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Gary Davis
Tue, 30 Sep 1997 17:21:15 -0400
...After some time and effort the fault was traced to a temperature sensitive piece of electronic stuff in the distributor. I had to put...
Re: Temporary Mystery Loss of Power
Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:20:22 -0400
...while I was there I also replaced the distributor cap and rotor. Hope this helps!
Hot Engines for Swapping!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:35:32 EST
...Comes with ignition system (distributor, cap, rotor, wires, etc) and fuel injection setup. No wiring harness or ECU. $1995 The other is complete (See...
Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:52:53 -0500
...For some controllers you will need to cycle the ignition to after reconnecting the valve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
RE Fuel Injection problem found
Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
Wed, 3 Jul 1996 11:14:00 -0400
...Several VW mechanincs told me it was the ignition switch. It wasn't. Someone said check all connections, and grounds. While doing this I...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - James Bradley
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:26:06 -0400
...see the that the engine turning - it gets that from the distributor/ignition system. throttle position switch" I'll have to look into this...
Re: '85 (Digijet) Hall Sensor Symptoms
Historical mailing list - Rob Cassam
Tue, 29 Jan 2002 11:39:12 -0500
I just had the same problem after putting in a new distributor. The engine would cut off and the tach went to zero immediately...
Re: No spark, clueless
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Wed, 29 May 2013 21:50:27 -0700
it sure helps to have a known-good spare distributor. don't even have to install it into the engine to see if it...
Re: Won't Start
Historical mailing list - frank
Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:18:28 -0400
...that my distributor is working ok, right? When I pull a plug, I get a spark about every other time the ignition is turned...
Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:06:44 -0800
...2nd pulley mark at the split - distributor > finger should be at the distributor housing mark. That being the case - > the swap should be straight...
Re: HELP 1985 Westy Losing Power
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Sat, 5 Oct 1996 01:32:48 -0400 (EDT)
...Lost > ignition in Arizona, replaced Hall sender in distributor and Hall generator > (control unit) Power problem reapeared in Nevada running north on 95. Seems...
Fwd: Re: VANAGON digest 1372 and the 3000 mile rotor question
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Mon, 26 May 1997 08:04:55 -0500
-- [ From: * EMC.Ver #2.3 ] -- When I acquired my '84 Westy, I installed a Wells rotor and distributor cap, parts of a kit I...
Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 8 Mar 2002 19:01:12 -0800
Hey Jeff, check out the pertronix electronic ignition setup. replaces the points and condenser, fits entirely inside the distributor, costs about $75. You'll...
Re: WBX turbo Beetle!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:43:29 -0800
...mention, 4 valves per cylinder, sequential fuel injection, knock sensor ignition, no distributor, and a few other things ) AND.......it fits in the same...
Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:55:44 -0500
...The inside and outside of the distributor cap and the end of the coil should be cleaned very carefully this way. Remove the wires...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 13:46:18 -0600
...Replaced the Distributor >> with known good one. Set the timing mark on the large pulley to the >> split in the case. Set the distributor...
Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:26:16 -0400
...Does it watch the time interval between between ignition >pulses and use some absolute standard to decide if the idle is too >fast or...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:01:37 -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...
Re: Losing power...update
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 23:14:21 -0700
...2) removed distributor cap and rotor, wrapped electrical tape around the Hall sender's wires and connectors to eliminate any possibility of shorting - reassembled...
Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:47:55 -1000
...One of them is for the distributor . oh ...I'll mention this ...my favoriate way to check for ignition pulse from the distributor is...
Re: ECU for CA
Historical mailing list - BILL
Fri, 12 Nov 1999 23:27:32 -0700
...You also have electronic ignition system with NO points in your distributor! Your timing is also different. Bill V. "I'd Rather Be Hiking...
Re: Real time help needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:22:30 -0700
...Was bad ECU. > > Turning could just be coincidence or the power steering switch wiring has an issue and something sorted out. > > The ignition switch...