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• Re: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Mon, 1 May 2000 12:16:00 -0700
  ...Since it's the ignition/door lock key which is used most often that is "almost" like having a one key system. Garrett Adams...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:41:51 -0700
  ...digitool - > a piece of cake! > Do I need a Digitool for my Digifant engine system? How much does one of those cost? Don Hanson
• RE: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 7:49:46 PST
  So David Carment says: > > > I was not aware that some of the fridge ignition systems had a three way > LED set up. Mine glows...
• 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: Propane fired airconditioning
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:43:48 -0700
  ...had a higher flash/compression-ignition point. Okay... so the thought is this... there ARE diesel-fired cooling systems; florists, local fish salesmen, and...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:29:19 -0400
  ...So can valve adjustment, and the overall health of your ignition system. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "To accept selfishness as...
• Re: Friday: The Priius.....
  Historical mailing list - Joe Huggins
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:29:50 -0700
  ...So far as I can tell, that > keyless ignition system is the one shortcoming of the car. I too do not > like the price...
• Re: Blink'n Ignition Light
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 7 May 1998 09:14:19 -0700
  ...When you turn on the ignition key the fuel pump is pressurizing the fuel system. You can hear that little hum in the back...
• Re: Engine Dies
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  11 Jun 1996 12:52:06 -0700
  ...The VW engine management (fuel injection and ignition) is Bosch based - and there are great similarities between the various Bosch systems used on VWs...
• Re: Charging system update
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 09:49:52 EDT
  ...small wire has no affect on charging, it only illuminates the ignition light when the battery is discharging. >> If memory serves me correctly doesn...
• 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
  ...After > > >'start' ..when the engine is running....yes, then it gets the 'keep the > > >fuel > > >pump relay energized' information from the ignition system. > > >I...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Gus Cairo
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:46:39 -0700
  ...what's loose when home.) Key in the ignition - Tranny to neutral, turn switch - system hot, pause - turn switch to engage starter. Starter engages...
• Re: I-4 conversion timing problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 6 May 2001 23:33:36 -0700
  ...This is why you can advance the timing at idle with no load on these ignition system to +12 BTDC - if there is knock...
• Re: Engine dieing after coasting.. solved! Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:17:41 -0400
  Yes, the mysterious ICM that rights all the wrongs of the Digifant FI system.... .... Until it doesn't.... Steven 91 Westy On Sat, Sep...
• algebra-impaired
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:50:56 -0400
  ...thought the seatbelt warning system control unit (presumably in the relay/fuse panel?) and then ends at the ignition switch. The PO removed the...
• NVC- 71 Bus wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:22 -0800
  ...I lost the last ignition key I had for my 1971 VW van... I had already bypassed the starter part of the switch years...
• Re: Engine (VanaJetta) won't shut off when hot.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:53:04 -0400
  Hi Neil, Is it running on because the ignition is still on, or is it "run-on" caused by pre-ignition AKA dieseling??? It...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:35:29 -0400
  ...It's the best system I've seen yet, to prevent > gascap loss. Incidentally, the VW key guy at the last show was > cutting...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 11 May 2009 19:19:18 -0700
  ...The procedure is to fit the pressure gauge into the fuel system, turn on the ignition to pressurize the system (pump should shut off...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:08:05 -0700
  Something was bothering me about the comparison of VW and Subaru engine management systems and I couldn't quite put my finger on it...
• Re: What's a Backfire
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  7 Nov 1995 16:13:37 -0800
  ...the exhaust system (rough on cat converters and or mufflers). My understanding is that the gross causes are thus - o Ignition timing off o...
• Oops...forgot, I also have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 20:18:21 -0700
  ...I tore into the whole starter electrical system and found no faults and finally gave up and started on the ignition wiring. All of...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 01:24:21 -0600
  ...as the compression ratio has to be lowered and a spark ignition system added. It would be cheaper to buy a petrol engine and...
• fuel system leak?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 20:43:55 -0400
  I notice that when I turn my ignition key, I head the fuel pump run once for almost a second, then stop, then it...
• Re: '84 rough running, backfire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:19:36 -0400
  ...ignition timing. david At 01:11 PM 4/20/2001, Steve Cotsford wrote: >Please note that if standard, the '84 uses digijet injection system...
• Bubbles Plus
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 21:51:17 -0500
  ...Turns out residual air in system. Jacked up front end 3 feet bleed system. No more bubbles. Can give you heart failure though ! Also...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:47:10 -0400
  ...what's loose when home.) Key in the ignition - Tranny to neutral, turn switch - system hot, pause - turn switch to engage starter. Starter engages...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:14:55 -0800
  ...You can see a picture > of the Digijet idle stabilizer at 24.29 in Bentley, just to the left of the > ignition controller. However...
• Re: Hot times under the rear seat
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 16:16:06 -0400
  ...The older ones only have the FI drive, ignition is an independent system and the Fairchild ignition module has a biggish heat sink and...
• Re: SyncroBeast - update, still not starting
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 09:41:27 EST
  ...If this is OK move on to ignition. I would pull one of the plugs and hold it against the motor to see if...
• Re: Engine Miss
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:29:04 EST
  ...The miss problems I suffered were all rooted in a leaky ignition wire for cylinder # 3. And, against all odds, this occurred three separate...
• testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:40:54 -0500
  ...the clip to ground? I don't want to damage my ignition system, and since I'm not the best electrician on the planet...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:46:43 -0800
  ...I'm overstating it a bit ..but it doesn't matter too much ! yes..'in the old days' ..when ignition systems with points were...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:10:11 -0800
  ...It's better than the standard Hella dual battery relay system. I would like to point out that the 1315 costs twice as much...
• Re: re. O2 sensor output voltage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 16:39:35 -0500
  In the Digijet system the idle stabilizer changes ignition timing to keep speed (roughly) constant -- in the Digifant there is a variable auxiliary air...
• Re: Electrical System Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 21:05:18 -0500
  Could possibly be a ignition switch. Is the key returning all the way back to the "run" position after starting? Joe ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:29:53 -0700
  ...Easiest way to check with little effort is to drop the lower covering, unplug the ignition switch, and plug that into a new switch...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:41:31 -0700
  ...I had new plugs >> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 13:29:16 -0700
  ...Here are the symptoms: (1) With ignition ON and headlight switch on, low beams do not work, but high beams do. (2) All fuses...
• Re: Bosch Relay Solenoid Fix - Help
  Historical mailing list - Steve Green
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 04:59:49 GMT
  ...over from the days when VWs had 6 volt electrical systems. If your ignition doesn't work, fix whatever is broken; don't patch...
• 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
  ...This means that the 2.1L WBX cooling system has overcapacity so overheating shouldn't occur. Perhaps by pmail, I would like to know...
• Coolant Refill Procedure
  Historical mailing list - George Gills
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 18:29:31 EDT
  ...Is there a procedure for adding coolant and bleeding the cooling system? [text/html]
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 00:05:02 -0400
  ...If the temp warning light is blinking several minutes after start up, you might have air in your cooling system and/or you are...
• Re: "Muir solenoid trick, and resistance!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jul 94 10:13:46 CDT
  ...having a new starter and ignition switch! Rationalize, rationalize...) Remember, the first 2 steps in troubleshooting any electrical system are: 1) Is it plugged...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 01:54:23 -0600
  ...1. Ignition switch ($30 to replace) > 2. Air sensor ($450 for part) > 3. fuel filter > 4. Fuel pump > 5. Water in cooling system > 6...
• Re: '86Westy-2nd battery?&need jack,curtain,washer
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 14:28:43 -0700
  ...It charges while the ignition is turned on, and is isolated when the ignition is turned off. Someone please correct me if I'm...
• Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:08:15 -0400
  ...In addition one can use the cat and exhaust from a 1.9 on a federal system. The benefits: - O2 sensor port, - and all...
• Re: Replace your ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 05:53:24 EDT
  ...The ignitions switches are failing for two major reasons, overloaded headlight circuit and 5 lbs of keys dangling about. Old age may be a...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 16:43:33 -0800
  ...the ignition switch are designed to sustain a maximiun current (ampre) flow at 13.8 VDC.� When the voltage in the system goes down...
• Re: [WetWesties] Crane XR700 ignition system question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:27:28 -0800
  ...Monday, November 14, 2011 1:15 PM Subject: [WetWesties] Crane XR700 ignition system question Does anyone who is running one of these know what...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:59:30 -0700
  ...07, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote: > > 83.5 wbx, > > New ignition system, (yes I have spark), fires when I inject fuel > into intake...
• Re: fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:18:34 -0400
  ...source (NO SMOKING!) and turn the ignition to "run". That should develop pressure in the fuel system. See if any of the injectors spray...
• Re: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:15:20 -0400
  ...one for the "terminal always supplied > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Weird headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Amnon .
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 21:47:15 -0400
  Hello friends, I seem to have a weird problem with my electrical system: every once in a while I find myself driving without headlights...
• Westy Winterising Wisdom?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:14:38 -0800
  ...lines, ignition parts, etc. to keep him safe and happy. Tires are next. Anyone know if we need to protect the water system against...
• Re: Wanted: Factory(?) Dual Carb setup for '81 2.0 + FI system FT/S
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:46:27 -0600
  ...with points ignition and now oxygen sensor, > >or the California version....which makes a heck of a lot more sense... >electronic ignition and oxygen...
• 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...
• 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
  ...terminal 15 of course is the 'ignition on' 12volts DC , terminal > >of > > > course. > > > On a coil system terminal # 1 is connected to the points...
• Still Sluggish Update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 05:18:49 -0700
  ...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: Daytime Running Lights-91 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 14:36:13 +0200
  ...the fuel pump? The fuel pump is only powered when the ignition system sends pulses to the fuel pump relay. You will be sure...