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• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:04:54 -0400
  ...Using my ECU Monitor, the ignition path is good to the > distributor. From the distributor to the plugs checks good with a strobe > and...
• Re: vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:29:28 -0400
  ...ground the end that would normally connect to the distributor. this both reduces stress on the ignition module and reduces the chance of fire.
• Re: new coil - still no spark???
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 18:18:03 -0500
  what procedure was used to test for the spark? holding distributor terminal end of coil wire near engine ground is usual procedure. if really...
• Re: heresy: my next vanagon-a Honda?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 22:29:04 -0500
  ...Bad > distributor. This is the headgasket of Hondas. Seized bushing? Honda owners call it the "dreaded red dust problem." Unlike the Vanagon head gasket...
• Re: Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:07:29 -0500
  ...The entire ignition system, including distributor is brand new and timing has just been set. I have checked everywhere for leaks in the injection...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 21:35:43 -0500
  ...We have put a new(er) distributor cap on. > > Can we try to prime the van by adding a little gas in the air...
• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:02:01 -0800
  ...Distributor with vacuum advance and vacuum retard - generally considered the best performance non-knock sensor distributor. If there was a knock sensing ignition present...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:48:16 -0500
  ...carefully) the Hall sensor plug at the side of the distributor, with the ignition on, grounding the center terminal momentarily of the connector on...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:53:16 -0700
  ...the distributor end, it being easier to get >> to that the sparky ends. But I could not get them to budge. Ignition >> wires not...
• What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 13:01:56 -0800
  ...I've replaced most of the ignition components too many to list. recently I finally replaced the fuel filter and it ran great (as...
• It works again
  Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 11:29:52 -0800
  ...First ignition wires, plugs, distributor cap and rotor, no cure. Added injector cleaner to fuel, no cure replaced all four injectors, still no cure...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:32:59 -0800
  ...not many I suspect ! ) Ignition timing is also controlled by the vacuum capsule on the side of the distributor. on 2'1's igntion...
• Re: Carrying Spares
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 08:41:20 -0400
  ...I also have an O2 sensor, ignition wires (old ones from the last change), distributor cap and rotor, oil (at least 1 full change...
• Idle Stabliser Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Ken Turner
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:58:15 +0200
  ...Replacing fuel filter, spark plugs, distributor cap and HT leads all helped to cure an elusive miss during normal running, but not this main...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 15:02:47 -0300
  Centre ignition wire …. you mean from the coil to the distributor? Start working backwards … is the coil failing? When there is no spark … do...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:02:59 -0800
  ...For folks who live in really dry climates, dirt and crud (technical term) : ) can build up on and in the distributor cap, and the...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:17:47 -0600
  ...new o2 sensor going in this weekend) > entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). > fuel pressure is good. All injectors appear...
• Re: vanagon will not start when it rains
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 15:06:24 -0800
  ...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: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 20:08:01 -0800
  ...vacuum port(s) for the advance/retard on the 1.9 distributor, as none are used on the 2.1 dizzy, something I failed...
• Re: How far can you go on a tank of gas?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 22:09:02 -0500
  ...underinflated tires, ignition timing set incorrectly, ignition advance not working, coil/plug wires/rotor/distributor cap/ spark plugs worn, air filter clogged up, fuel...
• Re: No Spark and Buzzing Relay 2.1 / Redux
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:07:21 -0700
  ...As a shot in the dark, clean and tighten the brown wire grounds where they bolt to the body near the ignition coil. Mark...
• 85 Vanagon with intermittent engine stopping
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:10:02 -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...
• Distributors etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 3 Mar 95 11:22:06 PST
  ...Your 009's advance curve can be measured by any good distributor shop. If you have an idea of the cam parameters and can...
• Re: Ignition Coil(s) Differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 6 May 1998 01:21:03 -0700
  ...Secondary Resistance 6K to 12K Ohms 80-83 California Vanagons, 83.5-91 Wasser Vanagon with Hall Distributors: Secondary Resistance: 2.4K to 3...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Emissions/Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Eli Melnick (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 16:25:33 -0500
  ...Fuel Injection / Bosch AFC EFI Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / Hall Effect Distributor Trans: 3-speed Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 140,000 mi Emissions: Federal VIN: WV2YB025XJH...
• ECU pin 20 thread.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 18:08:38 EST
  ...Fuel Injection / Bosch AFC EFI Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / Hall Effect Distributor Trans: 3-speed Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 140,000 mi Emissions: Federal VIN: WV2YB025XJH...
• hiccups/hesitations
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:10:42 -0800
  ...fuel pump relay fuel pump ignition switch distributor pick up (hall?) air flow meter ECU I have the Bentley and a multi-tester, and...
• Re: BUS DIED!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 09:17:05 -0500
  ...Take off the distributor cap and look at inside. Is it carbon-tracked? If so, maybe ignition control module failing. Look at wires around...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:20:37 -0600
  ...not many I suspect ! ) > Ignition timing is also controlled by the vacuum capsule on the side of > the distributor. > > on 2'1's igntion...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:46:03 -0400
  ...If it runs OK when you turn the ignition back on, you have temporarily solved the problem by restarting the ECU. This would indicate...
• Reassembled 1.9L from head gasket replacement won't start/idle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Sat, 22 May 2004 18:15:03 -0500
  ...I also replaced the distributor rotor and cleaned the contacts in the cap. I think I may have wired the distributor wrong, and after...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:55:29 -0700
  ...cylinders, then the hall > distributor (AKA ignition control unit) is functioning > properly. yes or no?? > > where does the ignition interface with the ECU??? > > > > ----- Original...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:39:41 -0700
  ...new ignition coil ( due to a failed coil ), that they usually suggest replacing two other additional parts, one that is in the distributor. They...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:05:55 -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...
• Vgon syndrome on a 1.9WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Mon, 12 May 2003 18:12:38 -0700
  ...check coil - check ignition wire resistance - try to perform a test on the AFM (per Bentley) - try to test distributor - call Autotrader :( I am...
• Damp Van Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 16:49:16 EST
  ...Distributor cap, sensor, wires, black box or the whole system in general? Will ignition sealer work? I'd like to get the problem fixed...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:06:00 -0600
  ...The sensor is $149, the rebuilt distributor > (old distributor with new hall sensor installed) I would do for $199. > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -0700
  ...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: timing tyro
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 19:40:14 -0800
  ...Restart engine and rotate distributor to align marks. Adjust idle speed as needed. Stop engine and tighten distributor clamp (PLEASE don't treat it...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:33:48 -0700
  ...cylinders, then the hall > distributor (AKA ignition control unit) is functioning > properly. yes or no?? > > where does the ignition interface with the ECU??? > > > > ----- Original...
• Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 11 May 1999 07:59:51 -0400
  ...EFI Ignition: Distributor Emissions: US Fed Misc Data: Van Symptoms: No Start Occurs: Always ____________________________________________________________ VW TECHS, I have a 87 VW Vanagon with no...
• Re: heresy: my next vanagon-a Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 17:28:18 -0800
  ...Bad distributor. This is the > headgasket of Hondas. > > Tomorrow at 930am I have am appointment to > repair a recalled ignition switch on my > daughter...
• STILL stalling
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 19:37:41 -0500
  ...replaced fuel filter, air filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, Hall sender, ignition coil, O2 sensor, and soldered a capacitor between the contacts in...
• Re: mileage down after fuel hose change
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:09:14 -0400
  I suspect that your mechanic moved the distributor timing setting to change the hoses.When he set it back,he did it manually ,without...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 2 May 2004 04:53:14 +0000
  ...Check your ignition timing and throttle switch adjustment as per Bentley. If it still persists check for tears in the intake boot. Remember to...
• Re: INLINE MEGASQUART
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 21:53:19 -0400
  ...You can even run the ignition from MS, all you need is the Hall sender input from the WBX distributor. Bear in mind this...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:33:41 -0500
  ...On the 1.9L engines, idle stabilizer works on the distributor advance to maintain idle to specifications. If you bypass idle stabilizer and idle...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:41:17 -0700
  ...Note that I do NOT carry spare alternators, starters, piston sets, cylinder heads, transmissions, CV joints, axle shafts, ECUs, AFMs, distributors, spark plugs, ignition...
• Re: Still stalling
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
  ...the fuel filter > replaced plugs > tested leads > checked distributor rotor and cap > replaced the ignition switch > had the engine cleaned > found and replaced a...
• Re: Aren't all Vanagon spark plug wires the same?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:25:09 -0400
  ...The ones without electronic ignition. Vanagons with electronic ignition use carbon fiber wires. The spark plug end plug-on ends also have different resistance...
• on the road, may have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 08:42:37 -0700
  En route from Seattle to Livingston MT, began experiencing what seems like an ignition issue about 30 miles out from Missoula yesterday. There was...
• Re: Help! Vanagon timing
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 15:12:27 -0500
  ...Observe notch on pulley, rotate distributor untill pulley notch is lined up to line or seam where the two case halves touch - that is...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:42:37 -0700
  ...wouldn't start.. >>> found no ignition.. >>> then a while later , it had ignition. >>> put in a different distributor .. >>> fixed. >>> bad hall unit is my...
• Re: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:09:07 -0500
  ...Also > replaced all ignition components: plugs, wires, distributor cap and > rotor. Any ideas on what I might be missing? > > Thanks, > Darren
• Re: Hall Effect Sender? Speedo question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 29 May 2008 13:13:10 -0700
  ...without my Bentley close to > hand, I seem to recall that the distributor on post-86 buses has a hall > effect sender on it...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
  ...These cars had a very simple ignition system. The hall sender > style distributor was attached to a little black box in the rain tray...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 18:17:21 -0500
  ...if no spark, pull off > coil wire at distributor and again crank and look for a spark a few mm to > ground. if no...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:11:10 -0800
  ...Even I can recognize a distributor if its there. I will keep your coil/points/distributer ideas in mind when I see the new...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:50:48 -0600
  ...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: '90 MV running lean at 2500rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:20:21 -0500
  ...As another test try cycling the ignition switch. If the problem goes away for some period then the problem is related to the O2...