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• Re: stud size on ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:02:54 -0400
  At 01:55 PM 7/28/2012, pickle vanagon wrote: >but the terminal connectors are attached to the coil on >studs! That's what...
• Thanks-Ig. Coil Response
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:30:27 -0500
  Thanks for the advice on the ignition coil wiring. I think I have it all figured out now. BTW Sean, the PO who rebuilt...
• Re: Another coil fire
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 17:14:30 -0700
  ...The VW > dealership who installed a new coil, ignition wire set and new hose stated > that coil fires are fairly common. Our CAA PLUS...
• Re: Ignition Coils
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:39:46 -0400
  ...the ignition wires, the coil and the distributor caps are different for the early vs the late. So ... if you use an "Early" coil...
• Re: Help....stuck....dead Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 22:20:38 -0400
  If you're not getting +12 on the coil positive side, then ignition switch is likely reason. But before you said you *do* have...
• Re: Spark Coil Failure
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:29:33 +0000
  Hi List, I've seen more than one 2.1L ignition coil leak all the internal cooling oil. The oil residue made a real...
• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:31:59 -0700
  ...I can't imagine the Jetta ignition coil needing so much > more current that the ignition switch can't handle it anyway. This may...
• Re: which ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 09:43:36 -0500
  ...and found the > following: > > Replace the standard grey labeled ignition coil with green > labeled coil Part No. 211 905 115 D. > So do I...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:43:39 -0400
  ...I want to measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
• Re: Correct coil for '87 Vanagon 2.1L.?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:03:31 -0500
  > I recently purchased an ignition coil for > Van O'White. It has the correct catalog # on box, but > no # on coil itself. > It is...
• Re: Oil Filter Worries (and other nuggets...)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 09:34:21 -0400
  ...appropriate wire exiting the ignition switch. Mike > You would have a much easier time of "shutting off" the coil if you placed your permanent...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:48:13 -0700
  ...When the ignition switch is turned to position 15, (ign.) 12V goes to a connection on the primary side of the ignition coil. From...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:51:30 -0400
  ...Except for the wire from the ignition switch going through the fuse box, #15 on the coil is feed directly off the ignition switch...
• Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:59:32 -0800
  Hello- A sudden loss of ignition spark could be (loose or broken wires to coil, etc) A.- the coil B. the Hall control unit...
• Re: If it's not one thing, it's another...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:19:49 -0700
  ...Bruggeman wrote: > Next, ignition. I've checked all obvious ignition components from plugs to > coil, though not including the coil. All seems fine. Could...
• Re: Van turns but won't fire
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 21:53:39 -0700
  ...coil, bad points, bad condenser, no volts to coil, broken point plate ground wire, shorting points/condenser wire. If you have electronic ignition, forget...
• Re: Still Sluggish Update- Coil Source
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:30:01 -0400
  ...The ignition > > coil wire had fused to the connector in the top of the ignition coil, > > but I replaced it with an aftermarket one...
• Re: 88 GL Tachometer Inop after New Coil Install
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 19:04:12 -0500
  At 06:55 PM 1/9/2014, JRodgers wrote: >Ok - that is the supply side voltage to the coil? And the tach wire >attached...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -0700
  ...Basic ignition coil > >operation > > > even back to points. Points closed or ECU conducting, coil is charging, > > > magnetic field builds. Points open or ECU opens...
• Correct coil for '87 Vanagon 2.1L.?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:30:54 -0800
  ...I recently purchased an ignition coil for Van O'White. It has the correct catalog # on box, but no # on coil itself. It is...
• Ignition Coil Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 22:09:52 -0500
  ...I think I have found a home for all wires except the ignition coil. My coil is a Bosch... has a 3 prong terminal...
• Re: Did I receive the correct ignition coil?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:36:15 -0400
  ...Did I receive the correct ignition coil? I am dubious of the coil I received today for my 86 Transporter. It is bright red...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:11:37 -0700
  ...Basic ignition coil operation > even back to points. Points closed or ECU conducting, coil is charging, > magnetic field builds. Points open or ECU opens...
• Re: Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 16:51:13 EST
  ...We have new plug wires, new ignition coil, new ignition module, new cap and rotor. I also replaced much of the wiring in the...
• Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:10:32 -0500
  ...S12 on the fuse panel and then to ignition coil, ignition module and ECU relay coil. Inside the fuse panel it goes to S11...
• Re: Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 23 Oct 2017 09:38:08 -0700
  The last Bosch coil I put on my son's '87 lasted one year, about 2000 miles. It was still working but the tar...
• Re: Coil killer found! vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 17:25:00 -0700
  ...and a I used a Crane Red coil and various electronic ignition systems and the coil has lasted over TWELVE (12) years and was...
• Re: Allison Ignition still there?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 11:54:40 EDT
  ...Conversion Ignitions are the drop in points replacements. I had one on my Bug and 73 Bus (I still have the coil 10 years...
• Re: Do I need a new coil????
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Apr 1995 12:19:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the coil >and replaced it. I went to re-start the Bus and the key wouldn't even turn >in the ignition. Mark, it...
• Ignition Coil(s) Differences
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 5 May 1998 15:01:30 -0700
  Listees, I may need a new coil for 84 Westfalia, 1.9 L engine. Haynes (UK) Manual differentiates between green sticker and gray sticker...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...Except for the wire from the ignition switch going through the fuse box, #15 on the coil is feed directly off the ignition switch...
• Re: Kelley Park
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 23:43:30 -0800
  ...I would >expect that the 1980-1985 Vanagon's electronic ignition would make a nice >system on most any old VW if you can...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:27:14 -0700
  ...No start/ Yes spark II Ok, just ran the "ignition coil test" per Scott and Bentley 28.36. I have voltage for 2 - 3...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:51:58 -0700
  ...Basic ignition coil > >operation > > > even back to points. Points closed or ECU conducting, coil is charging, > > > magnetic field builds. Points open or ECU opens...
• Re: plugged cat? due to bad coil?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:36:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...lost ignition coil last > week and cranked till battery dead. is this enuf raw gas to destroy cat? > been told cat has been clogged...
• Re: cranky but no starty
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 20:53:33 -0800
  Since you aren't getting a spark is it possible that the ignition coil has gone out? It seems that they either work or...
• Re: F.I. and Pertronix Ignition?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 22:22:49 -0700
  ...points) then it is worth while to get a fancy ignition system. Another word of warning. Do not use a high energy coil on...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:02:12 -0600
  ...injectors are discharging >> >> Coil test via Hall sender -- Coil is good >> >> Injectors pulse when coil is tested. >> >> Computer control for ignition via Hall sender...
• 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
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on? Hi Coil terminal 15 of course is the 'ignition on...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Mon, 5 Mar 2018 07:39:04 -0800
  ...Could be > ignition switch, 15-circuit wire to coil positive, coil, ignition driver > module on 1.9l, ECU on 2.1l, idle stab module...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:51:13 -0700
  Hi Coil terminal 15 of course is the 'ignition on' 12volts DC , terminal of course. On a coil system terminal # 1 is connected to...
• new coil - still no spark???
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:00:08 EST
  ...Replaced it still no spark, I guess it was not the coil. What do I need to check next? A friend said the ignition...
• Ignition question
  Historical mailing list - Billy
  Tue, 29 May 2007 23:08:26 -0400
  ...I gave the coil direct power from the battery and everything was fine except the ignition wouldn't shut it off. No problem, remove...
• '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:42:51 -0700
  ...It's not the coil. I'm now pretty sure it's the ignition control unit. The thing is, BD lists 2 different part...
• Re: Ignition prob ?, '85
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 16:14:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Could this be my coil simply giving out? None > of the ignition bits have ever been replaced since 1988, 7 years use. When > 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 11:54:25 -0400
  Terminal #1 of the coil does get battery voltage. The ECU switches the path to the chassis in response the hall sensor. Basic ignition...
• Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:44:15 +0300
  ...I want to measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
• Re: 88 GL Failure to start - the Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:51:19 -0400
  ...I drove a bit with the new coil and could not get the ignition to fault. Started every time. Will see what today brings...
• Re: vanagon stalling/propex heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 15:12:28 GMT
  ...I could and WOULD go on adinfinitum, except CHECK THOSE OLD >IGNITION COILS FIRST!. > I heartily concur. The Dub was exhibiting much the same...
• '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:49:48 -0500
  ...What voltage should I have on poles 1 and 15 on the coil with the ignition turned on? I have thought about leaving the...
• Re: Engine (VanaJetta) won't shut off when hot.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:17:49 -0500
  ...If there is power to the ignition coil when the key is off, trace it back to its source. If the relay is staying...
• Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 09:35:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Said it was the ignition coil. Said it had orange > spark on the plugs when it should have had blue. I said, "Great, I...
• Re: What coil part number for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:19:51 -0700
  ...The coil's center connection (coil wire to distributor) and the distributor's cap connections is what I am referring to to. All Vanagon...
• Re: Drove off a 9'' curb, and she just died
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:40:11 -0800
  ...the coil thing. "You should be able to hear the fuel pump spin for a second or two when you turn the ignition switch...
• Vanagon dead at walmart--not the coil after all
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:18:12 -0500
  ...the ignition switch. It wasn't the switch. So, I swapped out the coil (checking connections) and it wasn't the coil. So, I...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:31:20 -0700
  ...off the > ignition switch before it gets to A8 connector, install an inline fuse > and route the splice to the black coil 12 volt...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
  ...injectors are discharging > > Coil test via Hall sender -- Coil is good > > Injectors pulse when coil is tested. > > Computer control for ignition via Hall sender...
• Re: Bentley wiring typo?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:13:56 -0700
  ...I can't imagine the Jetta ignition coil needing so much > more current that the ignition switch can't handle it anyway. This may...
• Re: starting issue with '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 25 Dec 2014 12:43:35 -0500
  ...What is a ignition coil? Is that the same as the coil in the engine compartment or something different? thanks as I had a...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - meta/morph
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 22:48:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...be the ignition coil "hiccupping" ... sitting atop #4 cylinder > like that, the coil gets pretty hot. my 80 bus had the coil fail on...