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Re: INQUIRY: Electronic Ignition Control Module and Coolant Pump
Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
Sat, 14 Mar 1998 14:26:47 EST
...I have an 84 Westy. >> I believe this to be the ignition box. Jerry.
Re: Vanagon On Craigslist
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:28:37 -0800
...All Ca models have electronic ignition and 02 sensor. I have retrofitted 1.9 waterboxer distributor and electronic ignition to a Type IV engine...
Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 5 May 1995 17:10:49 -0700 (PDT)
Chris, the O2 sensor does generate a voltage, up to 0.7-0.8 Volts I think. Think of it as a pH meter...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:49:19 -0500
...Even put in new ignition wires because >>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >> gizmo >>> shows the ECU fuel...
ATTN: 80-83 Owners
Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
Sat, 26 Apr 2003 20:48:37 EDT
...Namely, timing, points or electronic ignition, etc etc. Paul
Re: Electronic Ignition Switch...where to get one? New? Used?
Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:20:37 -0400
Kevin, Ken Wlford at Vanagain.com has the switch you need for $9.00 VanAgain Part number: 111905865L Ken is in New Jersey. Michael...
Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Oct 1994 16:44:41 -0700 (MST)
...Is this electronic ignition? Electronic ignition usually runs spark gaps of at least 40 normally, often 60. Don't know much about waterboxers, but...
Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 May 1995 12:24:41 -0700
...RMMW and I'm thinking about installing one of the > aftermarket > electronic ignition gizmos that replace the points. > Dave Dave, I have the expensive...
Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
Historical mailing list
Sat, 06 May 1995 11:01:54 -0500 (EST)
On Fri, 5 May 1995, Christopher Bridge wrote: > >BTW, why include all of the original post in your question? ;) > Sorry- I ask for your...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:03:20 -1000
...Even put in new ignition wires because >>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >> gizmo >>> shows the ECU fuel...
Re: 84 Westy ECU woes & JC Whitney
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:24:54 -0400
The electronic ignition control module is NOT the same as the fuel injection ECU. The ignition module is a dinky little chip in that...
Re: Funny noise on 79 Westy and other ??'s
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Apr 1995 10:06:47 -0400
...ignition process? I can't seem to find any help on this from Muir's book. > to me it sounds like an electronic fuel...
Re: ebay parts picture question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 21 May 2002 14:07:49 -0400
...Is >this an electronic ignition module off an earlier >vanagon? Can't read the number, but it's a Fairchild ignition module, looks just...
Re: Disabling the fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:42:24 -0500
...for points if you have an old style ignition....not sure how it impacts electronic ignition. -- Wil "I was a peripheral visionary. I could...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:04:39 -1000
...Even put in new ignition wires because >>>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >>> gizmo >>>> shows the ECU fuel...
Re: Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 14:23:52 -0700
...Can anyone explain how the ignition system on the 90/91 Dometics works? What can cause the LED to not blink when first turned...
Bug Pack
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Mar 1996 13:37 EDT
Hi Has anyone ever tried The bug pack ignition system from Jacobs Electronics. They make some pretty big claims and I was wondering if...
Re: Go Westy Fridge update kit
Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:51:02 -0400
...Please remember that on units that do not have the electronic ignition, the peizo-electric spark for ignition is actuated at the end of...
Re: electronic ignition?
Historical mailing list - Strano Foreign Car
Thu, 7 Nov 1996 11:36:23 -0500
...was under the impression that all Vanagons came with Hall effect >electronic ignition stuff but poking around the engine compartment on my >'81 revealed...
Fuel Injector Question
Historical mailing list - zzyzx
Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:48:14 -0800
...to fuel injection system problems/failure on a 1980 Westy with electronic ignition system? Blue injectors on 1980 westy The above part number is...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:55:01 -0700
...Even put in new ignition wires because >>>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >>> gizmo >>>> shows the ECU fuel...
Re: Turbo power (almost)
Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
Sat, 13 Apr 1996 14:58:44 -0500 (CDT)
...Sami On Sat, 13 Apr 1996, Lund wrote: > Jacobson's electronics claim there computerized ignition system for the > waterboxer gives the van 10-12...
Re: Van turns but won't fire
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 21:53:39 -0700
...If you have electronic ignition, forget the points/condenser. Could then also be Hall sender and/or ignition module or shorting Hall sender wires...
Re: Ignition and Carbs.
Historical mailing list - Stebbins
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 14:30:43 +0200
...Has any one = > ripped out the electronic ignition and fuel injection and put in a = > points type distributor and carbs? =20 > Ken Nelson
Re: Help with Distributor removal/replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:17:52 -0600
...I will be putting in a crane cams electronic ignition later, but will use points that are in the distributor for now. --------------------------------- Make the...
Re: signal to 85 Tach.
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Tue, 30 Sep 1997 08:10:28 +0300
Brakerless ignition system means, that there are no physical switch in there. But there is an electronic device such as Transistor or Thyristor wich...
Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 1 May 2011 19:33:16 -0400
...6,8 cylinder application engines with standard >coil ignitions, most square wave electronic control ignitions >with tachometer output terminal, and alternators with "w" >tachometer...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:16 -0600
...Even put in new ignition wires because >>>>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >>>> gizmo >>>>> shows the ECU fuel...
Re: Key code??
Historical mailing list - Ben
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 16:04:59 -0700
...electronic leash > On Jul 4, 2014, at 2:08 PM, Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > > Could this be the code for the ignition...
Re: distributor wiring question
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:18:56 +0000
"I would have to imagine that this is for a baywindow as our Vanagon all have had electronic ignition" Air cooled Vanagons had points...
Re: Wet Weather Woes
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Mon, 6 Nov 2006 19:11:10 -0800
Sounds like you need to seal your electronics and ignition system with dielectric paste, something is letting water into something that don't like...
Re: Spark plug gap
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:46:43 -0800
...Electronic ignition is just so strong. If you ever convert a points car or vanagon to electronic ignition... it just 'wakes' up the car...
Re: Ignition and Carbs.
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:04:46 +1200
...Has any one >ripped out the electronic ignition and fuel injection and put in a points >type distributor and carbs? >Ken Nelson Don't...
Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working?
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 13:03:50 -0400
...flashes rapidly in time to the repeated clicking sound of the electronic ignitor. This weekend all I got was a solid orange light, no...
Re: Hot Wire ...point voltage
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 Jan 1996 20:05:00 -0800
...ones you take out into >your travel spares kit? > >Harvey > >Good idea, ...I'm thinking electronic ignition soon...any suggestions in that area? > >Martin
Re: AFM???
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 07:55:26 -0800
...It meters/measures the amount of air being sucked into the ignition chambers.... sends the measurement to the ECU... Electronic Control Unit/computer that...
Re: Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 16:33:34 -0400
If the red LED isn't blinking, you have an electrical issue, not a propane issue. Your voltage could be too low, that's...
Re: Electronic Ignition
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Tue, 25 Jul 95 17:36:35 PDT
I put in a Pertronix Ignitor at the same time as my rebuilt long block. Installation was very easy and there are no permanent...
Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:23:31 -0700
...Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Jun 19, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > What's a...
f/ Distributor cam lube.
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Fri, 9 Feb 1996 11:40:48 CST6CDT
...probably last my lifetime too, what with the advent of electronic ignition on everything from chainsaws to Vanagons. but it is there when i...
Re: Jump-Starting (ie: booster cables) and Fuel Injection
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:47:13 +0200
...Turn the ignition on after connecting the cables, and you should be all fine. PerL Bug, Bus 'n 'Back
Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:55:58 -0500
...Even put in new ignition wires because testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic gizmo shows the ECU fuel...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - PSD
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:20:40 -0400
...Even put in new ignition wires because testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic gizmo shows the ECU fuel...
Re: SIRIUS install in Vanagon Westy
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:00:41 -0600
...The accessory position is the "Keys in ignition" > position. Very nice circuit to have available for extraneous electronics. >
Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:50:06 -0500
...I believe all my electronic ignition, is shot. Lyle 1985 Vanagon GL
Re: Digitool Just in Time
Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 20:58:46 -0500
...swaying in your ignition switch for the past 11 years has trashed the guts in the electronics of your ignition switch. The fuel pump...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:01:37 -0600
...Even put in new ignition wires because >>>>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >>>> gizmo >>>>> shows the ECU fuel...
Re: Ignition prob ?, '85
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 7 Jun 1995 16:14:06 -0700 (PDT)
...failure of an ignition component > that occurs after the engine/component has warmed up? ie some thermal > problem with the electronics. Could this be...
79-83 Fed ECU Needed!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 Sep 1997 13:37:39 -0700
...Points dist not electronic ignition. Anybody that has one let me know, Thanks. Kyle -- Kyle Wade (408) 429-9424 Hm # Keeper of the Volks...
Re: Timing theory
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:12:26 -0700
Blake, For a decent description of how the ignition system works, point your browser to <http://greenmini.mrbean.net.au/~rover/ketterin.htm> Replace...
Re: [Re: Engine Computer Software Glitch???]
Historical mailing list - Fred S.
Mon, 28 May 2001 23:14:40 MDT
...Sync miss was a problem I remember happening with early electronic ignition systems that would affect a narrow range of RPM(did I say...
ebay parts picture question
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 21 May 2002 10:27:02 -0700
...Is this an electronic ignition module off an earlier vanagon? thanks gary http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1830836204 __________________________________________________ Do...
Re: glad to meet you
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:43:37 -0600
...list? -------------------- It could be something as simple as your ignition switch. Since most electronics fail immediately and final I'd say its some part...
tune-up 20 ?'s
Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:05:52 -0500
...rotor, and condenser? How about plug wires? Is there an aftermarket electronic ignition upgrade for the Vanagon? Has anyone done it? Do you like...
Re: 91 fridge not lighting
Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
Sun, 9 Jul 2006 21:44:05 -0700
I'm having trouble with 1990 Dometic fridge, the kind with electronic ignition and square buttons. Stove works fine so propane supply is good...
Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:10:28 +0000
...Even put in new ignition wires because >>>>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >>>> gizmo >>>>> shows the ECU fuel...
Re: Gap of Sparks - Note correction
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 23:36:49 -0600
My air cooled will not even start with the electronic ignition COIL. I've been told that the electronic COIL produces more current / spark...
Re: no spark - Solved
Historical mailing list - chris
Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:37:09 -0700
...out, it started. *ugh* ok, maybe it is time to convert to electronic ignition. =) > > > -- Chris '81 (AC) Vanagon Westfalia 'Rocky' nor*cal frontleftspeakerposse.com
Too much ignition advance ??
Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
Thu, 2 Nov 1995 10:09:27 -0500
...vacuum and install a 009 distributor and, perhaps, one of those electronic ignitions ??? Thanks for any comments. '77 Camper --------------------------------------------------------- Morris Arthur < morris_arthur@unc...
Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:41:51 -0700
What's a Digitool? and should I feel stupid for not knowing? On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 10:40 PM, <TINKERMAN007@gmail.com...