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• Re: Distributor part question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:56:40 -0800
  ...In the Bentley manual it is labeled as the Hall Generator. The electrical plug on mine is pretty cracked up and the wires are...
• Re: Which "surging syndrome" is this one?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:24:16 -0400
  ...Go wiggle or remove/replace all the electrical connections .Like the hall generator on the fire wall,the AFM connector,coil wires,ECU plug...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 11:06:33 -0800
  ...The Distributor, coil, >> hall generator, hall sender, and all wiring is new and functional. >> 10 points if you get it now. >> >> Hint 2: Although...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 1999 11:34:36 -0400
  ...coolant temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system >,hall generator,Idle stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, >wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds on...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 16:31:57 -0500
  ...throttle switch is > > closed or not, it's connected between the Hall generator at the > > distributor and the ignition module on the firewall. All...
• Re: Distributor part question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 13:50:09 -0500
  ...In the Bentley manual it is labeled as the Hall Generator. The electrical plug on mine is pretty cracked up and the wires are...
• Re: My Vanagon won't start the second chapter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 20:04:27 EDT
  ...It appeared like every time the aperture rotor passed through the Hall generator the fuel pump ran for a second and the injectors fired...
• Re: Wire Gauge & Bentley & AWG & mm
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 15:10:33 -0800
  ...plain view), but say on page 97.123 you have the Hall generator with a .5mm green wire between its ter.3 and Digifant...
• Re: Ignition Coil(s) Differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 6 May 1998 01:21:03 -0700
  ...Typically more coil (secondary) resistance may lead to a poorer spark with your US spec Hall Module on the firewall and Hall Generator in...
• Re: 81 fuel delivery help
  Historical mailing list - Bill Devlin
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 13:33:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1) the fuel pump won't activate when turning the key >because no signal is coming from the distributor/hall generator/computer >to enable...
• Re: No start/no spark (fixed)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:18:08 -0400
  ...side of the road/limited tools) to check if >> the Hall Effect Generator is working or not. Here's the situation; I felt >> some...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
  ...coolant temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system ,hall generator,Idle stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds on...
• FS: 2.1 w/FI stuff and ECU-$500 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 08:50:06 -0700
  <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1251"> <META content="MSHTML 5.50.4134.100" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY...
• RE: VW Rialta's FS (2)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 97 15:47:34 UT
  ...The local RV dealer by me quoted $46k for brand new 97, fully loaded including generator and roof air. Even the TV and VCP...
• 85 slight hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 18:18:15 EDT
  ...Replace Hall generator (I have part), temp sensor? Oxy sensor? Fuel pump? Injectors? More Vacume leaks? AFM? Where do I go next? Obviously I...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:05:35 -0800
  ...The Distributor, coil, > hall generator, hall sender, and all wiring is new and functional. > 10 points if you get it now. > > Hint 2: Although...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 21:11:50 -0800
  ...dead Hall sender? If not, I assume the Hall control and Hall generator is next, but is it the same process to test as...
• Re: 85 vanvagon 1.9 electrical prob
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:52:36 -0400
  ...There's a Hall-effect timing generator inside the distributor (unlikely), a delicate connection at the distributor (possible), an idle stabilizer module (small green...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:36:36 -0700
  ...is no signal, does that mean bad Distributer or > bad signal generator (hall distributor)?? > > Does it matter, because i believe ONLY entire rebuilt > distributrors...
• Re: 85 slight hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 20:42:12 -0500
  ...Replace Hall generator (I have part), temp sensor? Oxy sensor? > Fuel pump? Injectors? More Vacume leaks? AFM? Where do I go next? > Obviously I...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 18:55:42 -0800
  ...I've replaced the Hall Generator, Coil, and Distributor. Hooking the timing light to the wire from the coil to the distributor, I get...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:38:30 -0400
  ...Candidates are the Hall-effect generator in the distributor, the connector at the distributor, the ECU, the coil and the various wiring and connections...
• 85 westy stalls after it gets warm
  Historical mailing list - DRG
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 15:08:54 -0400
  ...Hall generator was replaced on shop's recommendation but it didn't solve it. It's back in shop again but I don't...
• Re: VW Week.
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 31 Dec 1999 10:44:24 -0800
  ...You've just been enshrined in to Jerry Riggin's Shade Tree Mechanic's Hall of Fame. Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel 90GL 141k...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:12:23 -0700
  ...throttle switch is > closed or not, it's connected between the Hall generator at the > distributor and the ignition module on the firewall. All...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:14:48 -0700
  ...is no signal, does that mean bad Distributer or > bad signal generator (hall distributor)?? > > Does it matter, because i believe ONLY entire rebuilt > distributrors...
• 81 fuel delivery help
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 12:08:58 -0400
  ...1) the fuel pump won't activate when turning the key because no signal is coming from the distributor/hall generator/computer to enable...
• Re: What's a Hall sender do?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:39:47 -0700
  ...one item I haven't replaced or diagnosed is the Halls sender, generator or whatever is in the distributor. What does this thing do...
• No start/no spark II
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:58:02 +0000
  ...side of the road/limited tools) to check if >>> the Hall Effect Generator is working or not. Here's the situation; I >>> felt >>> some...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:04:40 -0600
  ...The sender pulses are not erratic -- this is a purely >electronic circuit (the Hall generator). It may do some wave shaping, but >that 's...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - James Bradley
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:26:06 -0400
  ...but I am getting spark to all cylinders and my hall sensor generator tested ok per Bentley. Does ECU see ignition is turning or...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:19:05 -0700
  ...is no signal, does that mean bad Distributer or >> bad signal generator (hall distributor)?? >> >> Does it matter, because i believe ONLY entire rebuilt >> distributrors...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:30:25 -0500
  ...dead Hall sender? If not, I > assume the Hall control and Hall generator is next, but is it the same > process to test as...
• Engine misfires?
  Historical mailing list - John J. Clavin
  Mon, 20 May 1996 21:56:25 -0500
  ...Spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, and hall generator were replaced about 25000 miles ago; cap and rotor still look good. Ignition coil, FI...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:37:03 -0500
  ...I went through this > too, and heres what I came up with: > > IDLE COMPUTER INPUTS: > Idle Switch > PS Switch > AC Switch > Hall Generator > Temp...
• 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 01:37:48 -0400
  ...Idle Switch PS Switch AC Switch Hall Generator Temp sensor 2 Power from relay IDLE COMPUTER OUTPUTS: Idle air bypass Ideas? Anyone? Beuller? tabe...
• Wasserboxer stalling
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:39:02 -0700
  ...AFM, Temp2 sensor, Hall generator, throttle switch, I have no O2 sensor - it's a 1990 EU Digijet). I don't want to open...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:05:24 -0800
  ...dead Hall sender? If not, I >>assume the Hall control and Hall generator is next, but is it the same >>process to test as...
• Re: Which "surging syndrome" is this one?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:27:35 -0700
  ...Go wiggle or remove/replace all the electrical connections .Like the hall > generator on the fire wall,the AFM connector,coil wires,ECU plug...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:59:47 -0800
  Most hall sensors are open collector (or drain) so it's not the hall sensor's fault, it's the ECU that isn't...
• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:57:21 -0700
  ...Aircooled 82 vanagon, gasoline, california, o2 unplugged, idle stabilizer plugged together, carbon canister removed and plugged Electronic ignition, Hall generator 5 AFTER TDC Timing...
• Re: Need ideas for serious No-start condition, please
  Historical mailing list - dennis_betty
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:07:57 -0800
  ...It was the Hall generator inside the distributor. Replaced generator & reset timing. Also cleaned plugs & replaced fuel filter during the troubleshooting process. Good luck...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 01:43:15 -0500
  ...Re your other post, it has no idea whether the throttle switch is closed or not, it's connected between the Hall generator at...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -0800
  ...And I'm assuming that the 89 Fox Hall sensor behaves closely to the Vanagon Hall sensor. I'm still surprised by how weak...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 19:07:14 -0800
  ...And I'm assuming that the 89 Fox Hall sensor behaves closely to > the > > Vanagon Hall sensor. I'm still surprised by how weak...
• Re: No start/no spark II
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:42:35 -0700
  ...side of the road/limited tools) to check if >>> the Hall Effect Generator is working or not.� Here's the situation; I >>> felt >>> some...
• Re: 85 slight hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 20:58:07 -0400
  ...Replace Hall generator (I have part), temp sensor? Oxy > sensor? > Fuel pump? Injectors? More Vacume leaks? AFM? Where do I go > next? > Obviously I...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:18:10 -0800
  ...I bludgeoned together an Arduino program to calculate and display the engine speed based on the Hall sensor output(my programming "style" makes hackers...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:55:29 -0700
  ...is no signal, does that mean bad Distributer > or > > bad signal generator (hall distributor)?? > > > > Does it matter, because i believe ONLY entire rebuilt > > distributrors...
• Re: Cow Flop and Pig Poop Fuels
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 18 May 2005 16:29:55 -0600
  ...That stored methane is then used to either provide heat for the operation in the winter or even to run small generators to provide...
• Re: No start/no spark II
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:31:59 -0700
  ...side of the road/limited tools) to check if >>> the Hall Effect Generator is working or not.� Here's the situation; I >>> felt >>> some...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
  ...for the lambda sensor and ?other signal inputs? -- AFM, Temp I, Hall generator all grounded to pin 6 of ECU. The major concern is...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 08:54:03 -0800
  ...throttle switch is closed or > not, it's connected between the Hall generator at the distributor and the > ignition module on the firewall. All...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 23:29:47 -0600
  ...Additional possibilities: * The hall generator in the distributor could be bad. * The ECU could be bad (unlikely) * The ignition module (85 and older vans...
• Re: Mystery Part unveiled
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 16:44:28 -0500
  ...It uses what I would call a Hall-effect generator/induction pick-up (that's a spinning magnet, and a magnetically-sensitive doo-hickey...
• Re: What is happening?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:35:21 -0700
  ...they had a Hall Generator with transistorized ignition. and that might be failing. but on the non-california models, there just wasn't that...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:18:12 -0700
  ...is no signal, does that mean bad Distributer > or > > bad signal generator (hall distributor)?? > > > > Does it matter, because i believe ONLY entire rebuilt > > distributrors...
• Re: Bucking and Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:59:12 -0400
  ...where the 3 wires connect with the hall generator is always suspect.Inspect all the wiring for cracks or burns.This is a pain...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:33:16 -0500
  ...to the ignition controller) relative to the input pulses from the Hall Generator, so as to maintain a stable idle speed of either 800...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your . . . Don't Waste You Time.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 21:49:32 -0500
  ...A local Caterpillar dealer here just sent yesterday on 6 flatbed trailer's 24 generator's down to the gulf delta. And right after...