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• Screeching noise (distributor)...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:52:10 -0800
  ...This is a California Vanagon with electronic ignition, so before I attempt to disassemble the distributor, I thought I'd ask for opinions. Thanks...
• Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:59:32 -0800
  ...Bentley manual on this ? So far I have substituted the distributor, coil , ignition module to no avail, but I have just discovered the knock...
• Re: Wiring harness to distributor plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:48:20 -0700
  ...has a 2.1 distributor, and I'm pretty sure Paul is using a 1.9 ignition system and distributor in his 85 Vanagon...
• Re: testing Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:28:49 -0500
  Raymond, With the ignition ON I hold the distributors center wire near the block while turning the engine over by hand. You should get...
• Re: Distributor replacement choices???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:11:21 EST
  ...It is similar to crank firing ignition system, but it goes off the distributor rotation. It is much better than the "points only" upgrades...
• Re: Hall Unit
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 21:08:17 -0400
  It might be worth a trip down to AutoZone and pickup a generic transistorized ignition unit for your van. When I had no spark...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-478)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:10:20 -0600
  Blake, The distributor is setup for basic timing and then there are secondary systems to adjust the timing based on other conditions. In the...
• 88 GL Distributor Woes Continue - on and on --
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:47:54 -0600
  ...plug disconnected - the ignition key on - I ground the center pin connection on the connector - and checked the coil to distributor wire against a...
• Mystery Part unveiled
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 13:43:29 -0700
  ...How will I know if this is the correct distributor (.009)? Also new Crane ignitions are about twice as expensive as the Petronix igniter...
• order #2353
  Historical mailing list - Ely Kumli
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 18:34:05 -0700
  The tune-up kit I recently recieved contains ignition rotor 04170, and I believe my model vanagon requires 04038. My distributor is #025-905...
• Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 08:15:51 EST
  ...Bentley manual on this ? So far I have substituted the distributor, coil , ignition module to no avail, but I have just discovered the knock...
• Help with Distributor removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 07:57:31 -0700
  ...I will be putting in a crane cams electronic ignition later, but will use points that are in the distributor for now. Thanks in...
• Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 09:51:41 -0800
  ...It cranks, but there is no evidence of ignition. In the process of replacing the belts, I pulled the distributor wires off of the...
• Distributor help!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:42:18 -0400
  ...I noticed today the distributor cap seems to be kind of wobbling on top of the distributor. It just didn't look right. I...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:49:44 -0800
  ...2007 9:20 PM Subject: Ignition problem now worse > I'm officially stumped. I made sure the distributor drive gear is > installed > correctly as...
• Re: Help with wet weather cut out problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 May 2004 16:46:48 -0500
  You could just have dirt / oil / road magnetic particles on your ignition wires, coil top, distributor cap or holding moisture in the spark plug...
• Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 19:33:21 EST
  ...distributor on an 84 GL and how have more than adequate spark. However, the injectors are not firing. My question is: Does the ignition...
• Re: electronic ignition in '71/1600?
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 16:34:52 -0500
  ...Compu-Fire makes a similar points replacement module, as well as a distributor-less electronic ignition for somewhere around $200, I think. RDR
• '83.5 distributor into '78
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 21:36:35 -0800
  Has anyone installed an early wasserboxer (1.9) ignition into a 2 liter ac motor. I'd really love to get rid of the...
• Re: Getting rid of interference from distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 25 Jul 95 10:34:49 CDT
  ...the interference from the distributor. >This Vanagon still has the points type ignition. Has anyone success- >fully sheilded the distributor? My Bently book has...
• Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:57:29 -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...
• Re: no-start/bucking/stalling condition
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:50:13 -0500
  ...I could buy a new distributor and electronic ignition (after five boneyards and comparing many many Vanagon distributors that either didn't have the...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:19:03 -0700
  ...The Hall sender is inside the distributor. I know the _sender_ is in the distributor, but I thought this thing was something to do...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:09:31 -0800
  ...my thinking would be drawn to the distributor. I'd try a known good one for a first step. It's mandatory in my...
• 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...
• Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
  July 15, 1987
  A rough idle or misfire during partial load could be caused by ignition sparks jumping from the plug wire connector to the noise suppresion...
• Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
  July 15, 1987
  A rough idle or misfire during partial load could be caused by ignition sparks jumping from the plug wire connector to the noise suppresion...
• How to test ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 10:43:48 -0700
  ...distributor and monkeyed around with cleaning other contacts to no avail. I don't know much about cars, but i suspect the ignition coil...
• Re: Running fridge on battery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:59:11 -0400
  ...to expect. >Since I've got a point set distributor I never leave my ignition for >anything without the vehicle running. -- David Beierl - Providence...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:20:56 -0700
  ...well as the 03214) distributor caps. Airhead sells 'em: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/ignition-wire-set/ignition-wire-set-bosch-09180...
• Re: optical distributor
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:02:29 EST
  ...It is similar to crank firing ignition system, but it goes off the distributor rotation. I have been thinking about a system for my...
• Re: testing Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:59:37 -0500
  ...Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote: > Raymond, > With the ignition ON I hold the distributors center wire near the block > while turning the engine...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:16:22 -0600
  ...hen it would catch and go again It was a total ignition break - nothing firing. If it were a fuel problem, I think it...
• Re: Ignition Coil and Hall sender (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sat, 29 May 2004 10:21:37 -0400
  ...Ignition Coil and Hall sender > > > > Hi Volks > > > > In my attemp to fix my starting problem I have changed my distributor with > a > > new Hall...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:41:32 -0500
  ...1 to ignition coil terminal 15. Got battry voltage. Then, still connected, I pinned center wire of Hall sender connector (at distributor) to ground...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
  ...I have rebuilt ECUs available for $250 and rebuilt distributors available for $259 (plus core charges). I also have a supply of OE ignition...
• ATTN: 80-83 Owners
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 20:48:37 EDT
  ...carb, 009 distributor Vanagon. Am looking to pick the brain of other owners with this setup. Namely, timing, points or electronic ignition, etc etc...
• Re: What coil part number for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:05:27 -0700
  That's because two different ones could be used depending on the distributor cap and/or ignition wires being used on 83.5-85...
• Re: 1990 Carat...Overheating Saga that won't end....Help????
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 02:30:15 +0000
  ...All timing calculations and adjustments are carried out INSIDE the Digifant control module thus ignition distributor replacement is a waste of time & money in...
• Vacuum Line Routing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 13:30:35 -0500
  ...vacume advance on the ignition distributor. I have a "T" in the line coming off the intake air distributor but don't remember where...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - meta/morph
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 22:48:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the distributor collar loosened up [stuff deleted] > >contact, but I've never traced it to a specific wire. > > it could be the ignition coil...
• Re: dwell
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 13 May 2000 23:13:51 -0400
  ...dwell Yes dwell angle is still a factor in transistorized ignitions. It is no longer adjustable but through software it is possible in distributorless...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 07 Sep 1995 09:25:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...allow the fuel mixture >from the manifold to come into the distributor, you have >enough sparks there to ignite it. Geez, now THAT would...
• Has anyone tried Pertonix Points? What do you think of them?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:34:33 -0400
  ...I understand that they only work with vacuum advance distributors and are not for use with van's originally equipped with Electronic Ignition. Were...
• Re: Looking for some more 1.9l Vanagon Thermostat Housings
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:50:12 -0400
  ...I am also in > need of some 1.9l ignition distributors. If you have either in decent > condition, please email me. > > -- > Thanks, > Ken Wilford...
• Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:43:49 -0400
  ...Obvious problem, the wire from the coil to distributor was bent off at an angle with burn marks all over the place. just touched...
• ignition trouble?
  Historical mailing list - Fetner Greg
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:13:47 -0600
  ...I pulled the distributor cap and the rotor and contact electrode (in the distributor cap) were burned up? I put another cap and rotor...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 06:10:21 -0500
  ...BTW, the Jacobs engine ignition systems, unlike most engines which had dual magnetos, had a split system......one magneto and one Automotive type distributor...
• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 09:55:32 -0600
  ...I started the engine on the distributor and after start - turned on the magneto so there would be dual ignition. Starting on the distributor...
• Re: Overheating Problem FIXED! Thanks all...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 15:58:56 -0700
  ...The > MV Digifant motor uses > the distributor Hall sensor as a simple ignition > switch revolution counter > and all timing adjustments are controlled in the...
• Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 May 2003 14:47:17 -0700
  I've got the distributor for 80-83 Air Cooled CA only 2000cc engine. When trying to buy the other required parts from vendors...
• distributor wiring ? (Hall Generator?)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 23:40:30 EDT
  ...Is a good seal necessary within the distributor itself, or is my only concern that dirt does not get in to the distributor. Thanks...
• Re: timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 23:02:46 -0800
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8384 1985: http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V1985 One more thing to keep in mind when timing...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:36:47 -0500
  Look for loose wires, bad connections or most likely a bad sensor in the distributor. A broken connector on the dizzy can also cause...
• Re: 88 GL Distributor Woes Continue - on and on --
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:00:34 -0700
  ...plug disconnected - the ignition key on - I ground the > center pin connection on the connector - and checked the coil to > distributor wire against a...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:09:50 -0700
  ...found no ignition.. then a while later , it had ignition. put in a different distributor .. fixed. bad hall unit is my thinking. I put...
• Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 11:01:39 -0500
  ...I've found the stock point sets more than adequate for ignition. I had a bad experience with Compufire in the 205s distributor (they...
• Looking for some more 1.9l Vanagon Thermostat Housings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:59:24 -0400
  ...I am also in need of some 1.9l ignition distributors. If you have either in decent condition, please email me. -- Thanks, Ken Wilford...
• Re: #3 late timing + Minutiae: Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 13:38:30 +0100
  ...of the contact in the distributorcap is determined by the location of the rotortip on the moment of ignition (Spark). When there is a...
• Wiring harness to distributor plug
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sun, 22 Sep 2013 23:40:30 -0700
  ...1 234 485 024 Plug Sleeve, Ignition System. It's the connection from the coil to the distributor. The wires in my plug were...