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• Ignition System Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 12:22:53 -0500
  ...When I disconnect the plug wire from the distributor nothing happens either. Another note, the engine idles at 2100 rpm, I just cleaned and...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:35:18 -0800
  ...Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote: <snip> On the 1.9 distributors I have seen the diaphragms go bad and weak centrifugal advance springs...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:27:48 -0400
  ...The ignition, ECU, including the injectors and the fuel pump are all non-fused circuits. Start at the fuel pump and work your way...
• Re: Ignition problem?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 12:27:09 -0500
  ...So it looks to me that the ignition is cut off randomly. This problem comes and goes but when it acts up its no...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 14:48:37 -0500
  ...do it by turning the ( or 'a' ) distributors with my fingers > ..key on. > and each ignition pulse should make the fuel pump run, and...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:19:42 -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: Pigtail needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Dec 2015 23:11:07 -0500
  ...Get to that outer shield wire and with the ignition on check for voltage between it and the chassis. Should be real close to...
• Re: Throttle Switch and Failure to Start.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:14:16 -0400
  ...with it not starting look for moisture under the distributor cap or bad ignition wires. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: I need help from my air-cool budy's, timing questions!!!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:50:25 -0400
  ...proper timing mark, turn on the ignition (don't start the van though), and turn the distributor COUNTERCLOCKWISE until you *just* hear the points...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:29:40 -0700
  ...If it runs OK when you > turn the ignition back on, you have temporarily solved the problem by > restarting the ECU. This would indicate...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:48:49 -0500
  ...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: What is the average 0 to 60MPH Syncro times?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 22:40:05 -0400
  ...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: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:02:20 -0700
  ...The ECU has to see the that the engine turning - it gets that from the distributor/ignition system. throttle position switch Of course lack...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
  ...starter causes the engine and distributor to turn and make ignition > with the coil . > The ecu sees the distributor turning .. > and energizes the injectors...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:53:27 -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: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:19:05 -0700
  ...I believe it had ignition just fine, but since the ECU couldn't tell the distributor and engine were turning, it wouldn't run...
• Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:37:50 -0500
  ...Fuel Injection / efi Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / hi Trans: 4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 165,000 miles Emissions: ca VIN: WV2ZB0255JH072164 Symptoms: Poor Idle Quality...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 17:52:17 -0700
  ...Have you checked the hall sender in the distributor? Mine happened to be the ECU, but Darrell Boehler has fixed mine up. It's...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:19:33 -0700
  ...Katz wrote: > richard: > > most obvious possibility is problem on high tension side of ignition, such > as mositure and/or carbon tracks in distributor cap...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 15:20:07 -0700
  ...Nicholl" <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> >> >> wrote: >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>>>>> Centre ignition wire …. you mean from the coil to the >> distributor? >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>> Start working backwards … is the coil failing...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
  ...starter causes the engine and distributor to turn and make ignition > with the coil . > The ecu sees the distributor turning .. > and energizes the injectors...
• 81 chirping/compression test?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 08:54:25 -0500
  ...bentley sez to disconnect terminal 4 on the ignition coil and connect it to ground before performing the test. having never done this before...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:46:59 -0400
  ...Katz wrote: >> richard: >> >> most obvious possibility is problem on high tension side of ignition, such >> as mositure and/or carbon tracks in distributor cap...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:04:39 -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: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 16:02:38 -0800
  ...And Now I have a new coil, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor, too. The fellow at the shop felt the plugs were quite...
• Need ideas for serious No-start condition, please
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:02:31 -0600
  ...rotor/distributor cap; 2. Maybe something to do with the distributor advance, or timing - dunno; 3. ground circuits (shot in the dark) - it's...
• Re: ignition rotor interchangeability?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 23:43:51 -0700
  ...Height is the same and it will fit on the distributor shaft. I don't see any reason why the 04 170 rotor can...
• 86' Westfalia Ignition Timing... HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Barry Rokusek
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:47:38 EDT
  ...It says I need to hook up to the distributor cap and the coil I think... Is this true? Will an induction light work...
• 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 19:54:20 -0700
  ...held open so many milliseconds by the ecu, the distributor is turning and making ignition and sending it to the right places, all conditions...
• Re: need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 28 May 2003 13:42:24 -0700
  ...It takes timing > information from the > idle stab unit which gets it from the distributor, > and it generates the > powerful pulse to the ignition...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:50:26 -0700
  ...it is a California model (Hall/Electronic Ignition) or a Federal 49 state model (Points distributor), so here's an answer for both: Both...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:23:20 +0000
  ...The ignition system can also cause all sorts of grief even from something as minor as a crack (carbon trace) in the distributor cap...
• Bosch fuel pump history, and: Fuel Primer?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 5 May 2000 10:17:01 -0400
  ...The pump ran off a relay, the contact breaker points in the distributor, and the ignition switch. In the earliest version, the pump would...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:52:50 -0600
  ...After all is checked out you have a separate ignition module and the distributor pick up coil, (Hall sensor) are possible failure items. So...
• Re: installed new engine.. now have ecu/fuel pump woes....anyone help me?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:36:46 -0400
  ...pump relay, so that it can shut it off in case of an accident (loss of ignition timing pulses from the distributor). Yours, David
• getting started, TDC, hyd. lifters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 07:32:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...ignition switch is turned on, and I know there's spark coming from the coil. I suspect it is possible that my distributor drive...
• Re: Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 16:37:28 -0700
  ...Pass Switch distributor/hall sensor..........same result...........runs ok until warm and then struggles and dies. switched cap and rotor and ignition wires............same...
• Re: Need ideas for serious No-start condition, please
  Historical mailing list - dennis_betty
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:07:57 -0800
  ...rotor/distributor cap; > > 2. Maybe something to do with the distributor advance, or timing - > dunno; > > 3. ground circuits (shot in the dark) - it's...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:43:04 -0500
  ...I immediately put it in neutral, turned off the AC, >> recycled the ignition switch, but nothing happened. None of the panel >> lights came on...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:18:02 +0000
  ...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: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:14:38 -0500
  ...The 1.9liter Vanagons, (Digijet) used a distributor with built in advance mechanisms. The 2.1 liter (Digifant) do all ignition timing advance functions...
• Wet starting problem update
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:37:47 -0500
  ...I ordered replacement parts for much of my ignition system and then experimented by installing the new parts in phases. It looks like the...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:51:13 -0700
  ...your van is rear ended by someone, which knocks out the >ignition distributor and the engine stops. Let's say you pass out from...
• Re: Help....stuck....dead Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 22:36:47 -0400
  ...Get Joel to come over with ECU, coil, distributor potential swaps. And while you're waiting, do the resistance tests in Bentley on the...
• Re: Last word on tach going to zero?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 3 May 2007 11:54:40 -0400
  ...I did everything and followed all the list members advice except for the ignition switch and distributor. Those last two items I did shake...
• Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 19:56:53 -1000
  ...I wouldn't dream of not having a know-good distributor on hand to try. with high miles the hall sender is suspect for...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:32:25 -0400
  ...The ignition system can also cause all sorts of grief even from something as minor as a crack (carbon trace) in the distributor cap...
• Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 19 May 2004 15:25:15 -0700
  ...switch the ignition, as it should. I usually play with the AFM connector, remove and replace the HT wires from the distributor, etc. to...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 May 2007 15:33:26 -0700
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8384 -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia Coupe...
• thanks for the data Re: Electriclly FRIED WIRE HARNESS.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 14:31:35 -0500
  ...How much is a new distributor...and does anybody have a used one thgqat is in good order that I can buy....Also is...
• Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:32:10 -0700
  ...If I go to a coin-op wash, I figure I'll be disconnecting the battery, and bagging the alternator, distributor, and ignition coil...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:37:57 -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: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
  ...system (Bosch Motronic MP 9.0) all water >hosescomplete ignition system which includes distributor, etc. > > (pre-installed on engine)intake / exhaust manifold and custom...
• '74 rough running
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 16:13:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I replace the entire ignition system (coil, plugs, wires, distributor, etc) and had the carbs rebuilt. Many peolpe here on the list have given...
• Re: Trip!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 07:56:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any ideas? Probably needs new points (Unless your doing electronic ignition). Maybe the distributor springs are tired? Loose vacuum hoses? We hit several > music...
• Possible 81' vanagon for sale.
  Historical mailing list - dan eggert
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 01:27:03 PST
  ...soon to have new fuel pump, fuel lines, weber dual 34s, 009 distributor with compu-fire ignition. Rust removed on 90% of the body...
• Re: 85 GL No Spark-No Start
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:45:46 -0400
  ...BTW-only remove the ECU plug with the ignition switch off. Otherwise you'll fry it. Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzz__ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _DC&SP...
• Power Loss When Wet Problem SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:04:47 -0500
  ...The solution I was using at the time was to turn off the ignition and turn it back on...however after doing it three...
• Re: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:10:42 -0400
  ...or Hall sender in Distributor .............not 'that' uncommon. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, September...
• Re: '90 GL dying at idle
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:35:34 -0600
  ...I > tried jiggling all the wires, including the ignition and the connections > underneath it, while trying to diagnose the other problem which appears to...