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• Re: 83.5 won't start - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:29:00 +0100
  ...check for moisture under the distributor cap. This is very common in the winter time, and causes the sparks to go everywhere but your...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 May 2007 23:17:40 -0400
  ...Look for a lean miss fire and/or over advanced ignition timing. The NOx is defiantly bad cat. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:24:08 -0400
  ...held open so many > milliseconds > by the ecu, the distributor is turning and making ignition and sending it > to > the right places, all conditions...
• Rare Occurance, Bulley on the roadside.
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 16:44:44 -0400
  ...to have an ignition system. Further, since we had swapped out the ol' timey "points and contraption" bit from our distributor it has been...
• Re: couple of questions
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 17:41:07 -0500
  ...problems with distributor cap, you may be heading towards same problem that apparently has my van dead in the garage: bad ignition module. John...
• My Syncro died
  Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 18:49:46 -0700
  ...relay doesn't click when the ignition switch is turned on. The Hall connection at the distributor shows 11.67V across the two outside...
• Spark Rattle = Detonation?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 18:45:40 -0600
  ...I replaced the ignition harness with new wires - Bosch Kit - and new Bosch plugs, rotor and distributor cap. These latter were well used. After...
• VW SUPER SALE!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 13:41:17 -0700
  ...of fuel pumps Box of distributors, several 009's Box of ignition coils Box of points and distributor parts Large bag of Bosch super...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 21:00:52 -0800
  ...you have the ECU and distributor to make this package > > > > > > complete? The 112hp comes from ECU, different ignition, exhaust, > > > > > > valve diameter and cam grind...
• Kelley Park
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 15:53:33 -0800
  ...On electronic ignition: I just spent some time rebuilding the ignition system on my '80. I would expect that the 1980-1985 Vanagon's...
• Re: [Re: 85 Vanagon dying while driving]
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 06:59:05 PDT
  ...Checked the airflow specs, temp sensor specs., temp sensor II replaced, replaced distributor cap and ignition coil--all to no avail. I then replaced...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:43:20 -0400
  ...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: Loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Tue, 12 May 1998 09:36:42 +0100
  ...floor' Another cause could be a loose connection on the distributor or other ignition part. Check that the wires are secure. If the work...
• general info & fuel delivery (?) problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:34:29 -0500
  ...the fuel pressure regulator, the vaccum advance unit on distributor, ignition control module, cap&rotor,plugs We think at this point that the ECU...
• Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:06:20 -0800
  ...if it's an external > ignition cable or distributor problem). > I tried to improvise an "ignition voltage sensor" by putting a > Neon bulb next...
• Fwd: 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:34:31 -0400
  ...compressor and auto transmission flex plate, but does not include the ignition distributor, exhaust pipes, engine mount system or engine electrical harness. The oil...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:21:39 -0400
  ...Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved! Thanks Dennis, Mike S (Mr. Donor Volk), Stuart, and Jim, My learning curve just accelerated logarithmically... Solution...
• Re: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 10:18:28 -0500
  Carl, My 87 wolf did the same thing turned out to be the distributor. Used to get a funny tach dance with it also...
• Re: My fool injection
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 3 Feb 95 9:33:24 PST
  ...Well now that the > list has grown mabey someone with the fix has arrived. > > The probelm is that when the ignition is on the...
• Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 May 2013 17:45:40 -0700
  ...there is a handy way to reinforce that distributor plug .. one ....glue the plastic part to the dist body with some instant glue.. and...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - ****************************
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:39:23 -0600
  ...This would have immidiately lead us to the conclusion that you did not have a fuel system problem, but an ignition problem. From now...
• UPDATE: (83.5 won't start) IT LIVES!
  Historical mailing list - Sharon & Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:08:11 -0500
  ...I decided to give it one last try, and IT STARTED! Perhaps it was just flooded? Or drying out the distributor cap a few...
• Re: Stopped in Moro... fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:42:17 +0000
  ...fuel? Air flow meter boot fall off? Fuel pump (relay) responding to starter but not distributor? Vacuum hose for brake booster? Dennis, From my...
• TiiCo News
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:55:39 -0400
  Hi- Our kit was delivered without the left engine carrier or the ignition control unit. When i discovered this, my natural response was to...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sun, 11 May 2025 12:29:03 +0000
  ...same time.The hall unit in the distributor feeds pulses to the ECU that trigger each ignition spark and also triggers all of the...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:08:15 -0400
  ...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: '81 Westy Cold Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 23:11:43 -0700
  ...Runs like a dog >when cold, it idles fine, but acts like it's running >out of gas, or the ignition is shutting down...
• HELP, won't start now and then!
  Historical mailing list - HP
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 14:43:35 -0700
  ...shop) has replaced coil , distributor cap and rotor, plugs , wires, checked and rechecked all grounds, connections, fuses, fuse box, ignition switch and wiring , and...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:12:07 -0700
  ...I discovered during my repair process) overheated and otherwise harmed the ignition part of my ECU.  Despite finding and fixing a bad solder...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
  ...Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Ignition system: Inspect distributor, cap, rotor, points, advance mechanism, hall sensor, ignition wires, spark plugs, coil, timing, ground terminals, electrical terminal connectors, computer...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 22:22:19 -0800
  ...The 1992 VR6 did have a distributor, but it sticks out of the side of the head like the 16V do - I'd rather...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 2025 11:16:41 +0000
  ...same time.The hall unit in the distributor feeds pulses to the ECU that trigger each ignition spark and also triggers all of the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 08:04:09 -0400
  ...New Hall Sensor installed (internal black wire was worn) New Hall sensor plug ( cover was broken open and dirty) New ignition switch ( really worn...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:14:53 -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...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:45:44 -0500
  ...The early throttle body has 2 vaccum ports, The late body uses a vaccum take off from the fuel regulator/air distributor. Could this...
• 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 20:52:06 -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: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:55:39 -0700
  ...It drives the distributor, but AFAIK, if > distributor not installed, it doesn't need to be in any special > position in relation to the...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 10 May 2025 09:48:58 -0600
  ...same time.The hall unit in the distributor feeds pulses to the ECU that trigger each ignition spark and also triggers all of the...
• Re: Help diagnose POSSESSED 2.1L Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 18:21:15 -0400
  ...All ignition connections good. Swapped distributor with no change, ruled out timing and Hall sender problems. All plugs brand new, properly gapped. All grounds...
• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium? (Chemistry, beware!)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:36:47 -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: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:35:38 -0800
  ...they guy spend $600 on a new distributor, then again a year later .. problem was still there intermittanly. I just look for things out...
• Re: Washing/Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 07:35:45 +1000
  ...No response so I disconnect all leads, pull the rotor out of the distributor, leave it all across the back on the engine lid...
• FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:42:44 -0700
  ...Belts replaced Oxygen sensor replaced Hatch struts replaced New Distributor cap and Rotor New ignition wires Pedal pads replaced Fuel Filter replaced April/May...
• occasional hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 23 Dec 2017 08:45:54 -0700
  ...It probably wouldn't hurt to change all those ignition components... I'm a bit suspicious of the O2 sensor, is there an easy...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 09:34:50 -1000
  Hall Sender in the distributor pops to mind. altho, when my 85 had that part going out ..it only did it after an hour...
• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_Bluestar_project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 11 May 2013 18:19:48 -0400
  ...Time to go shopping again but it will give me time to check and recheck the ignition timing. I like your way of checking...
• Re: Holding off on Engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:07:06 -0400
  ...Of course the ignition ballast resistor was certainly not VW's problem, nor the door trim that shrank about ten per cent in length...
• PETRONIX MELTDOWN Was: 82 cold starts fine; stalls after 5 min.
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:19:28 -0700
  ...I opened the distributor cap for a quick inspection and voila, the reak of melted electrical components and plastic. My Petronix pointless ignition is...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:07:16 -0500
  ...Fuel Injection / efi Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / hi Trans: 4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 165,000 mi Emissions: ca VIN: WV2ZB0255JH072164 Symptoms: Poor Idle Quality...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:56:46 -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...
• More troublingshooting information from DeLand, FL
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:29:35 -0800
  ...engine is started. DISTRIBUTOR: Removed cap and checked underside for evidence of carbon-tracking. Perfectly clean so surmise that ignition control module is okay...
• Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:03:26 -0600
  ...Here's run down of what I've done. -complete ignition tuneup, plugs, plug wires, new distributor cap, checked timing -cleaned all ground connections...
• Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:05:19 -0500
  ...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: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 12:34:49 -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: "Maybe" some progress towards remedying my no-start/bucking/stal
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 00:05:36 -0600
  ...It's puddly and slushy out, fwiw. * I noticed when I had attached the plug wires to the distributor, how little grip the distributor...
• Re: INLINE MEGASQUART
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:40:45 -0400
  ...can even run the ignition from MS, all you need is the Hall sender input > from the WBX distributor. > Bear in mind this is...
• Wire in engine compartment.
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 12:10:29 -0600
  ...The wire length limits this to reach the fuel injection throttle area and the distributor area. On the end of the boot looks like...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:19:11 +0000
  ...Then I positioned the rotor/distributor as per Bentley and Haynes. Then, the Hall Sender connector, plugs, wires, etc. Made it back to the...
• 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:36:58 -0400
  ...The problem is that I cannot advance the timing because the vacuum can on the SVDA distributor is up tight against the cold start...
• Re: Another coil fire
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 21:55:16 -0700
  ...The >distributor won't stop in the same place every time. >I remember my father taking the distributor cap off and inserting a piece...