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• carbs & elec. ig
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 08:03:06 -0400 (EDT)
  I have been thionking about upgrading my stock 1600DP by adding an after market carb (weber, etc) and electronic ignition system. I would like...
• Re: Oregon gasoline- was Steve Sandlin keys win again
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:52:40 -0700
  ...Uses the short which does not work on the ignition. AFAIK, all original locking gas caps were designed to operate with the ignition key...
• Re: bosch blue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:43:44 -0400
  ...The Vanagon ignition is a variable dwell design with the current control part of the electronics. The Blue coil will work but will deliver...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:21:28 +0000
  ...ignition keeps going. > > Is that weird or what? But the tapping changing the timing sounds like dizzy > problems to me, and maybe the electronic...
• Re: ebay parts picture question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 21 May 2002 10:45:30 -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: Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:23:55 -0400
  ...Even if the entire ignition system is electronic, a mechanical key and lock could be used, in lieu of the electronic key and button...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:45:19 -0700
  ...scott On 6/17/2012 11:37 AM, tinker man wrote: > Just wondering - what electronics do the hall sender and the ignition > control unit...
• Looking for a good used or core Air Flow Meter for 80-83 Air Cooled California
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 17 Apr 2017 08:42:49 -0400
  ...The California version means that the van had electronic ignition and NOT points. -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
• Muir, again& again
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 22:12:12 -0500
  ...new car intro) advises that Buick is looking into electronic key fob activated ignition switches, as Buick drivers "have trouble turning the key". let...
• Re: Pertronix Meltdown
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 20:47:04 -0800
  ...I have had great luck with the electronic ignitions. I have used them on 4 different engines and only had one go bad in...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:06:01 -0700
  ...man <tinkerman007@gmail.com> wrote: > Just wondering - what electronics do the hall sender and the ignition > control unit contain? > I want this info to...
• Re:Tach was The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 95 8:15:14 EDT
  ...In effect the coil is being grounded by the tach, is it not? Would this effect electronic ignitions more or less? DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment...
• Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 18:53:23 -0400
  ...Any electronics types out there who can help? You have a secret switch somewhere. Can be reed, pushbutton, on/off, whatever. Not important. Normal...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:06:27 -0800
  ...ignition keeps going. Is that weird or what? But the tapping changing the timing sounds like dizzy problems to me, and maybe the electronic...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:17:02 -0500
  ...to fuel injection system problems/failure on a 1980 >Westy with electronic ignition system? Somebody here undoubtedly knows, but until they show up I...
• Parting out 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:48:12 -0800
  ...bolts onto the bumper frame What I want to know is if I can shoehorn the electronic ignition into my 2.0 AC? Nathaniel
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:49:22 -0400
  ...Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts? I'd like to make something a touch more sophisticated. Here's how it would work, but I...
• Re: distributor wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:34:43 -0800
  That appears to be an aftermarket electronic ignition module in a 009 distributor, so I would imagine that the wires would hook to the...
• Petronix Electronic Ignition--
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 4 May 2002 22:38:28 -0500
  Hi all, I have a brand new, never opened Petronix points eliminater set-up for a stock 70 to 83 VW vacuum advance distributor...
• 1980 Westy ignition quits
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:37:51 -0700
  ...those, twice, and also the ignition > >>coil, twice, and the electronic ignition controller, twice. Now I'm > >>thinking ignition switch and then brain box...
• Re: If it's not one thing, it's another...
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 15:51:52 -0700
  ...I keep a spare plug for checking ignition, stick it in the lead and rest the plug body against the block. Seems less likely...
• info on Dielectric gel ....A MUST!!!
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:11:53 -0700
  ...00 or $3.00 if I remember right) it's for electronic ignitions. It is required to prevent voltage loss from arcing, suppress radio...
• 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
  ...What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled > Vanagon > Exhaust? > > > > The upside to the CA exhaust system is that the electronic > ignition works...
• Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 07:42:45 -0800
  ...Electronics 1 Electronics 2 Engine Electronics Fundamentals of Electrotechnology Automotive Electronics for Safety Symbols & Circuit Diagrams Electronics & Microcomputers Battery Ignition Electronic Battery Ignition Storage...
• Re: Speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Wed, 28 May 2003 23:55:35 -0500
  ...No electronicals to worry about making machine run. It is all in one place. Not all over Van to make work. I take it...
• Elec Ig and low revs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 10:21:07 -0500 (CDT)
  I have a question about electronic ignition. I understand the benefit derived from these in terms of better spark throughout the rpm range. Better...
• Re: need coil wire 85GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 14:30:15 -0800
  ...An 85 GL has electronic ignition and requires a resistor coil wire. > Only 83 and below standard point set ignitions require a solid core...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:36:11 -0800
  ...ignition keeps going. Is that weird or what? But the tapping changing the timing sounds like dizzy problems to me, and maybe the electronic...
• Re: Digitool Just in Time
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 22:38:14 -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: VANAGON digest 1372
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Mon, 26 May 1997 01:54:10 -0500
  ...need to or not, others, like me, haven't replaced one since electronic ignition! TBill ***Auntie Em: Hate you, hate Kansas, taking dog. Dorothy***
• Dometic improvement
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 21:20:48 -0700
  ...Are there any leads on installed a modern electronic ignition? How about improving the cooling capacity to the point it keeps a 6 pack...
• Re: Looking for a full set of Vanagon handles and locks -
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:08:57 -0700
  ...ignition. Unless you want to keep your present keys, it might be easier to send a complete package. BenT sent from my electronic leash...
• WTB: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:11:38 -0400
  ...fuel mileage, emissions, longer life on the catalytic converter) and the electronic ignition. I have put together a list of the parts I believe...
• Re: Had to cancel trip.....Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 15:55:40 EDT
  ...Could also be a problem with the electronic ignition connector on the distributor. Unplug it and check for corrosion, and that the pins are...
• Re: Ignition and Carbs.
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 00:36:55 -0500
  ...Same for the distributor, I used an 050 with electronic points, or lack of them. Engine felt more powerful than the FI, just had...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Electronic Ignition not working?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 10:27:13 -0700
  RE: Propane Problem in later (90,91) Westy Refig Very interested in the replies on this, similar problem three times, but in my case...
• Re: bucking, part deux RE:ECU/Correctiona and Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 11 May 1998 10:58:38 -0700
  ...for the > > Electronic Ignition Control Module" on page 24 of the VW Catalog > 57J. > > The JCWhipme part is the ICU (Ignition Control Unit) not...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:01:39 -0800
  ...The strange thing was when I put in the hot-spark electronic points, Idle speed was higher and it ran smoother, but just had...
• 91 fridge not lighting
  Historical mailing list - William Manley
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:41:11 -0600
  ...Do I need to replace the electronic ignitor? The fridge: this is the stock 90-91 style Dometic 182B EGI with auto electronic ignition...
• Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:24:57 -0500
  ...Regards Jeff Strickrott 82 Federal Westy (Miami, FL) Don Hundt wrote: > Hey Jeff, > check out the pertronix electronic ignition setup. replaces the points and...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 07:31:40 -0600
  ...It had an electronic ignition instead of a pilot light. I much preferred this system to the pilot light arrangement that was in the...
• Re: If it's not one thing, it's another...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:19:49 -0700
  ...I've heard rumors that this can be hard on the electronic ignition models, so maybe wait for some input from other list members...
• semi-vanagon content (type II question)
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:02:47 -0800
  ...We want to put an electronic ignition (points replacement) in his 76' ASI and I am curious which of the two is the most...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 May 2011 07:19:04 -0500
  ...Unless the electronic "key" is inside the vehicle, the ignition is disabled, period. mcneely
• Re: Ignition and Carbs.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 20:02:53 EST
  ...Nelson <bm30@QWEST.COM> writes: >Has any one ripped out the electronic ignition and fuel injection and put in a points type distributor and...
• Re: 81 Aircooled - Replacing Condenser
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:41:16 -0400
  ...wrote: > Another option: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-1847A-Ignitor-Electronic-Ignition-Module-Bosch-VW-009-050-Distributor/380736127599?fits=Make%3AVolkswagen%7CModel...
• Re: GAUGES
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 14:08:00 -0500
  This may be a silly question but would this work if I had Petrtronix points / Electronic Ignition? Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80 Westy...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:47:32 -0800
  ...The PO had electronic ignition which may have helped, but im back to the points setup now for ease of repair when travelling. (the...
• Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:32:14 -0700
  ...80 Vangon Mystery Part > > > > Since I do have an 82 air-cooled cal model with electronic ignition, let > > me > > say this blunt. Points suck...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:28:31 -0800
  ...Electronics 1 Electronics 2 Engine Electronics Fundamentals of Electrotechnology Automotive Electronics for Safety Symbols & Circuit Diagrams Electronics & Microcomputers Battery Ignition Electronic Battery Ignition Storage...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:49:46 -0800
  ...What's a good value in an > electronic ignition that works well on waterboxers? > > -- > Rocky J Squirrel > '84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
• Re: What's a Backfire
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  7 Nov 1995 16:13:37 -0800
  ...This then means that the ignition can vent through either the intake or exhaust valve, hence the intake backfire (through the carb (dangerous fire...
• Re: SIRIUS install in Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 08:48:06 -0500
  ...The accessory position is the "Keys in ignition" position. Very nice circuit to have available for extraneous electronics.
• Re: no spark - Solved
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 02:16:56 -0400
  ...out, it started. > >*ugh* > >ok, maybe it is time to convert to electronic ignition. =) > >> >> >> > > >-- >Chris >'81 (AC) Vanagon Westfalia 'Rocky' >nor*cal > >frontleftspeakerposse.com
• Re: Coil killer found! vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 17:25:00 -0700
  ...Bus and a I used a Crane Red coil and various electronic ignition systems and the coil has lasted over TWELVE (12) years and...
• Re: bosch blue
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:41:10 -0700
  ...The Vanagon ignition is a variable dwell design with the current control part of the electronics. The Blue coil will work but will deliver...
• Starting troubles..ANSWERED!
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 22:55:02 -0400
  ...Turns out that after I replaced the electronic part of the ignition switch and the starter w/solenoid I gave in and took it...
• New Beetle question - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:55:48 -0600
  ...Pulled over, turned off ignition, restarted, and everything fine. Was wondering if it was an electronic issue maybe connected to the ESP feature? I...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:31:23 -0700
  ...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: CDIs
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 11:52:37 -0700
  ...Indeed, the inductance is from the coil. (This makes for a fast rise time in electronic ignitions and may create radio interference problems. Various...