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Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sun, 2 Jan 2000 13:06:46 -0800
...Heavy loading of the cap/rotor >contacts and the center carbon are evidence of an ignition module problem, >typically. Also typical of Ignition Module...
Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:49:20 -0400
On Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:06:01 -0700, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >In general, the Ignition Module (ICU) on 80...
Re: Headlight Alarm
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:28:56 -0700
The Headlight OFF feature with Ignition OFF was introduced in 1971 model year on Beetles, Ghias, Buses, Type 3s and Type 4s. This feature...
Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:56:03 -0400
...You say they've checked fuel and ignition 3 times, but you never mentioned if they've checked the third thing; compression. How fast...
What is the average 0 to 60MPH Syncro times?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 9 Oct 1999 19:35:49 -0700
...This is done via: - Stock Volkswagen Hydrolic lifter cam - 8 BTDC ignition timing @ 950 RPM - 205 S distributor with 86 GTI timing map - 1...
RE: 73 bus / timing question...
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 26 Jun 1996 15:42:00 -0700 (PDT)
...ATDC although it runs significantly better at >0 deg.??? Or is it okay to advance the timing a bit if it doesn't knock...
Jump tach needle, 85 with Digifant
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Sat, 2 Jul 2016 17:45:25 -0700
...timing light should be connected to the vehicle >>> power supply so that it is also connected to the same common as the >>> ignition system...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:58:48 -0400
...Also part of the ignition timing plan does include emissions reduction. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: On 2.1L is TDC the U groove on pulley?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 09:59:50 -0400
...Seems pretty clear in the ignition section of Bentley that the V notch is where you set the timing at 2500rpm with temp II...
Fwd: Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:29:18 -0500
...Even put in new ignition wires because > testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic gizmo > shows the ECU fuel...
Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:23:27 -0700
...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tune-up-parts-ignition-control-module/ignition-control-module-211905351-d-gr Unless what yer really looking...
Re: Emissions testing Failed **%%%##$@!!!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:45:29 -0500
...Dijifant has improved idle control,(throttle bypas vs ignition timing), ignition timing and coil control provided by brain, not separate module. # wire O2 sensor...
AFM Tuning was: Me and our '88 are glad to be back
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Wed, 7 Jun 2000 17:04:11 -0700
...snip--- Welcome back! ---snip--- >Spring on AFM advanced 4 notches (richer), ignition timing advanced 4-5 deg. Can you comment more on tweeking the...
Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:49:13 -0400
...The first thing I'd check is the ignition timing. Free, too. > > Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to 10...
air cooled ignition distributor questions
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:13:25 -0400
...The timing lights strobe is very consistent/steady with this distributor when I am timing the engine and overall performance is good,, until the...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:54:00 -0400
...timing light should be connected to the vehicle power supply so that it is also connected to the same common as the ignition system...
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: 5 clyinder Audi 5000 Turbo to Vanagon engine swap........ MIS -
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 18:02:57 +0100
Hello, not all 5 Cylinder Turbo engines do use flywheel controlled timing. I guess this was introduced with the newer engines with cat converter...
Re: Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 3 May 2002 08:34:28 -0400
...Idle timing can be where it wants to be. Probably the ignition is retarded on US vehicles for emissions reasons and some power is...
Re: vanagon Digest - 18 May 2004 (#2004-473)
Historical mailing list - don spence
Wed, 19 May 2004 09:23:26 -0600
...Timing > > I think I may have a timing issue with my 84 Westy. When reading the > Bently > manual, I'm a little confused as...
Weber help anyone?
Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
Mon, 6 Oct 2003 20:51:53 EDT
...Immediately go thru entire ignition system(been having troubles) but all is perfecto with ignition. Points are new, gapped, dwell at 50, timing at...
Fw: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 15 Sep 1997 18:11:23 -0500
...Monday, September 15, 1997 11:59 AM > > > > > > I have some confusion regarding the timing notches on the flywheel: > > > -------------^---------F > > > -----u-----------------R > > > When setting the...
Re: He's Alive, He's Alive, HE'S ALIVE!
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:26:47 -0800
...Here is the ignition map (not my web site): <http://www.obsolyte.com/vanagon/VanagonProTraining/DigiFant/009.jpg> VW timing procedure: <http://www.obsolyte...
Re: need key for ghia
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:35:18 -0700
...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/key-ignition/key-k-series-logo-(s66)-111837219-ak-oe -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria...
Re: 0-60 times
Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
Mon, 14 Oct 2002 19:54:42 EDT
...Anyway, a bit of timing advance, Marvel Mystery oil and Mobil 1, new ignition wires and plugs, correct ECU, functioning O2 sensor, etc. as...
The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 18:25:31 -0500
...the timing mark will bounces btdc and atdc depending on the feedback of the motor to the ignition. To set your timing on the...
Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 10:17:33 -0800
...If there was a knock sensing ignition present, there would > have been no knock as it would have retarded the timing until it > disappeared...
Re: What's the diff ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 May 2002 20:19:23 -0400
...it's similar to digijet except that it also directly controls ignition timing, whilst the digijet system relies on a conventional distributor with centrifugal...
Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:49:53 -0700
...since all waterboxers have electronic ignition ( waterboxer starts in 1983 ) and 83 diesels don't have points , you must be talking about an air...
Re: Idling....
Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
Thu, 6 Aug 1998 01:04:58 EDT
...acceleration) Should I return the old sensor back in? I will look into ignition timing tomorrow... Any suggestion and input? James 88weekender anaheim, ca
Re: westy cold = rich
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 7 May 2005 16:16:38 -0400
...sensor ect.There for, I would look for something mechanical like ignition timing vaccum leaks,tune up parts ect.When the van warms up...
Digifant timing/tuning help needed
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 27 May 2010 17:35:33 -0400
...According to http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm the timing should advance to 35 BTDC at 3K RPM.... I have tried swapping the ECU...
Re: Timing on 84GL
Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 16:59:36 -0700
...One (U shaped) is >for the TDC and the other (V) is for the timing. For the Digijet, it only >shows the V timing...
85 Vanagon with intermittent engine stopping
Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 17:35:35 -0500
...After replacing most of the ignition system to no avail, I disassembled the distributor. There is a roll pin that you need to work...
Re: need some ID on parts
Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
Wed, 28 May 2003 13:42:24 -0700
...It takes timing > information from the > idle stab unit which gets it from the distributor, > and it generates the > powerful pulse to the ignition...
Re: Fuel air mixture or timing adjustment?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 8 Sep 2003 17:29:53 -0700
...to use a timing light, then checking the timing is not difficult. On my air-cooled Vanagon with factory electronic ignition I have to...
Re: Headlight Alarm
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:20:34 -0700
Whatever floats your boat or gives ya dial-tone Rocky :) I've been damn good about checking my lights before turning off the ignition...
Water in the oil update, again
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Sat, 26 Nov 2005 16:42:10 -0500
...full throttle, but I think there's a problem with the full throttle switch and I need to re-check the ignition timing. Bill
Re: The "syndrome" solutions
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 19:50:21 -0700
...Noting your Golf is 94 that it must use the TDC to derive the limp-home ignition timing. I am sure my 89 Vanagon...
Re: Zoooooom!
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 00:45:24 +0100
...Overly advanced timing (if you ignore the pinging, or have a loud stereo) can burn holes in pistons, and other horrible stuff. Timing is...
Re: Hot engine
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 09:59:14 -0700
...Assuming your cooling flaps are fully > > open when the engine is warmed up, you might verify that your ignition > > timing is correct. If not...
re:Type IV timing marks
Historical mailing list
8 May 96 00:35:00 -0500
...I don't have the part # any more, but it is called "ignition timing scale" or something really close to that. Chances are the...
Re: The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:15:47 -0400
...the timing > mark will bounces btdc and atdc depending on the feedback of the motor to > the ignition. To set your timing on the...
Re: Fw: Distributor Drive Gear on 2000cc aircolled motor
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 23:12:36 -0700
...off, which will still allow for correct timing by merely repositioning the distributor leads. Since you say that your dynamic timing appears to be...
Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude"
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:53:58 -0600
...Do we dwellers-at-altitude still need to advance > the ignition timing of our wasserboxers with the "1 degree per 1000ft > above 4000ft" rule...
Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:19:35 -0400
...The ignition is a separate system and idle speed stabilization is done by advancing the ignition timing. The distributor uses both vacuum and mechanical...
Re: air cooled ignition distributor questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:41:32 -0700
...I would convert to the electronic ignition and distributor for a California model air cooled vanagon. A super easy retro fit. I also have...
Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:34:09 -0500
...Ignition Switch Electrical Repair > Hi All: > > Had an aw "sh*t" this evening when working on my idle problem. I shorted > out my timing...
Re: Hot start problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:50:39 -0500
...Over advanced ignition timing can also cause hard hot starts. Make sure that relay is a heavy duty unit with double break contacts like...
Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:21:50 -0400
...The first thing I'd check is the ignition timing. Free, too. >> >> Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to >> 10...
Re: esoteric question about 1.9 distributor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:36:41 -0400
...esoteric question about 1.9 distributor Why would vacuum control of ignition timing be a nightmare? This part rarely fails and is easily tested...
Re: 2.1 heads
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:19:08 -0700
Actually although I don't recall exactly I believe it was '85 when the GTI got knock sensor ignition, and certainly all VW inline...
Re: Overheating Problem FIXED! Thanks all...
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
Fri, 9 Aug 2002 22:44:53 +0000
...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: Timing theory
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:28:09 -0400
...I thought >that the timing was adjusted in the digifant engines exactly the same way, >but if the ECU controls the timing then there...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sat, 2 Jul 2016 12:42:04 -0400
...timing light should be connected to the vehicle power supply so that it is also connected to the same common as the ignition system...
Re: Hall sender/advance ?'s
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Tue, 22 May 2001 18:01:55 -0400
...The ignition system in my > carbureted 1.9L boxers is the same as the ignition system in an FI > system! > > I do not have...
Ignition points wear
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:42:39 -0400
Howdy List, My air cooled '82 westy is still running a breaker type ignition system. My engine and I are big fans of fresh...
Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Oct 1994 16:44:41 -0700 (MST)
...Is this electronic ignition? Electronic ignition usually runs spark gaps of at least 40 normally, often 60. Don't know much about waterboxers, but...
Re: Vanagon aircooled - too high idle speed
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:24 -0400
...idling. Timing and idle speed adjustments must be done with the stabilizer dissconected. It is the liitle black box along side the ignition module...
Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:33:10 -0400
...This behavior started recently after I made some changes to the ignition system. I believe that the problem is related to my changing out...