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  • Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:04:07 -0700
    ...But that was one injector. >> >> In deceleration mode, is there one controller (my term) in ECU that >> turns off fuel to ALL injectors at...
  • Re: removing fuel injectors - how to
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:37:21 -0400
    ...Remove the bracket, and pull the injectors out... Allan Mark <mbrush@GMAIL.COM> writes: > Hi all - > > Seems like a basic question, but I can...
  • Re: Injectors not firing ?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:48:38 -0500
    ...To fix this,I removed those injectors. I hooked up 12V to the injector, to open it up. With concentrated fuel injector cleaned (a...
  • Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 1 May 2010 16:28:23 -0700
    ...Rebuilt injectors About four years ago I put in a set of injectors rebuilt by a local shop that specializes in just that. At...
  • Re: Green injectors in 2.1?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:14:06 -0700
    http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_506_751/fuel_injector___new___bosch.html I don't know much about aircooled anymore. Mark...
  • Re: Advice on replacing injector hose please...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:57 -0700
    ...My question is do I need to remove the injectors from the head to facilitate replacement, or can it be done with the injectors...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors other than Bosch
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Mon, 12 Apr 1999 10:52:45 -0500
    ...Fuel Injectors other than Bosch Has anyone used fuel injectors other than Bosch when a new one is needed? and what have been the...
  • old fuel injectors 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - Brian brian
    Mon, 2 Jun 2003 11:48:26 -0700
    So I'm going to have my injectors tested (new seals arriving tomorrow), and if any are leaking (a hunch) or have a poor...
  • Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 8 Oct 2004 09:42:33 -0700
    ...If you carefully grind off the crimp at the injector end. once removed the hose can be removed from the barb on the end...
  • FI questions on 84 1.9
    Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:43:56 -0600
    I pulled the injectors on my 84 today to replace the seals. When I look at the diagram in the Bentley (24.23) it...
  • Injectors get no juice
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:08:55 -0800
    Hi to all, Can anyone lead me to where to look for why the injectors get no juice? Thanks in advance, Zoltan
  • Re: making a little headway but need advice
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 7 Dec 2013 10:12:50 -0800
    Bentley should show values for injector wire resistance (total and at each plug IIRC). It should also show a voltage value at each injector...
  • Fuel circuit for a 77
    Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
    Tue, 16 Apr 1996 18:39:31 -0600
    ...FROM TO ---- -- tank filter filter T (i have a gas heater) T fuel pump pump Left fuel 'ring' left ring #3 injector left ring...
  • Re: Where can I get injectors cleaned?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Tue, 13 May 2003 04:13:02 +0000
    ...Where can I get injectors cleaned? >Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 22:57:25 -0700 > >At least one of the injectors on my '86...
  • Question about fuel injector hose
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 3 Jan 2005 11:52:07 -0600
    While I'm replacing my head gaskets, I've also pulled the injector assembly to replace the fuel hose throughout. I just got it...
  • Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
    Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:18:44 -0700
    ...might be though I suppose. --SEVERAL I LOOKED AT WERE they are specifically made for testing for injector pulse. no flash = ecu is not...
  • Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
    Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
    Fri, 5 Aug 2005 20:03:45 -0700
    About to replace all the fuel hoses and will be replacing the short hoses that run from the rail to the injectors. I've...
  • Re: Fuel injectors needed
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:07:29 -0400
    ...I need high impedance injectors with hose connections to the fuel rail. Vanagon gasoline injectors have the proper specifications if they are run at...
  • Re: What voltage do injectors need to fire?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 21:43:25 -0700
    ...Auto parts sores sell "noid" lights > >which connect to the injector plugs to test the circuit. *** All of the > >injectors on the Vanagon are...
  • Fuel Inj Testing
    Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
    Tue, 16 May 95 9:44:14 PDT
    Hello Dear VWers, On my 80 Westy, I don't have the injectors firing. I have hooked up a test light to the fuel...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors Burnt
    Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:27:37 -0500
    Thanks for your input. Was there any noticeable difference in your van's performance before you realized that the injector was burnt? Rey
  • Re: Why are fuel Injectors so darn expensive?!!
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Mon, 4 Mar 2002 09:12:54 EST
    Phil, Go to injectors.com, they do rebuilds for about $30 - 35 a piece. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico
  • Re: Fuel injection trouble
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:40:16 -0700
    ...The pulses that drive the injectors are too brief for your basic meter to capture and display. You'd need a fancier "peak hold...
  • Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
    Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
    Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:52:26 -0400
    Dennis, Does this injector pump leakage mean I need a rebuilt? Or can the pump get a replacement seal in place as some have...
  • Re: How often to change Fuel Injectors?
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:19:03 -0500
    I'm not sure the injector's have a recomended life parse. As long as they are clean and seal when closed, don't...
  • Re: How many Volts at the injectors
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 12 May 2012 12:17:27 -0700
    I energize my injectors with 12 volts when I am operating them manual with electricity. I don't 'leave' them energized.. I just click...
  • Re: Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:03:18 -0400
    ...Fuel Injectors Does anyone have a source for fuel injectors? ('86 2.1l MV) Has anyone tried no-OEM units, any success/failures? D
  • fuel injector hose
    Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 13:08:23 -0500
    ...Does anyone know if it is possible to replace the small length of hose that fits directly on a fuel injector? This is a...
  • Re: test your injectors!
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sat, 1 Jan 2000 13:54:22 -0800
    ...I really recommend that you too >bench-test your 20+ year old injectors if you have an drivability problem. >You should certainly do so...
  • Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 19:05:06 -0800
    ...Unless I'm misreading, the A3 (Jetta) Bentley only shows electrical checks for the fuel injectors. But yes. I understand what you mean. Injector...
  • Re: Injector color question
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:06:05 -0400
    ...The original injectors were yellow, while the >> MV-code >> injectors are black. Is there a significance to this color? Both engines >> are from 1989...
  • Re: Injectors not firing ?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:50:00 -0500
    ...Aging grounds, loose terminals, split rubber boots, baked wire insulation, cracked wire strands, loose crimps, loose connectors (at the injector), salt/ water getting onto...
  • Re: fi / Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies. RPM in 5th gear question.
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 07:54:50 -0600
    ...All 4 injectors are fired at the same time once each revolution of the boxer engine. This is true for the digifant, digijet and...
  • Re: injectors
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:59:50 -0500
    > Where do you send your fuel injectors to be > reconditioned at what cost One option is that we sell remanufactured fuel injectors, done by...
  • Re: Vanagon fuel injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:16:45 -0400
    ...Any recommendations on what process should be used for cleaning > the fuel injectors once they are removed. > > I did a quick search on YouTube...
  • Re: Electrical Saga Continues
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Fri, 15 Mar 2002 20:32:20 -0500
    The injectors are triggeed when the ECU grounds the injectors. This ECU ground is one of the brown wires on the driver's side...
  • Re: Injectors not firing ?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:15:12 EST
    ...Besides cleaning the injector,I can say that pure concentrated fuel injector cleaner needs more than an erant spark to ignite it.The place...
  • Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
    Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
    Sun, 25 Jul 2004 08:56:42 -0500
    SO your van had the same problem? All of your injectors opened when you turn the key on? And did your fuel pump keep...
  • Re: fuel injectors
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Tue, 28 Apr 1998 14:29:03 -0700
    ...Result they worked on my fuel system and REPLACED the injectors and connectors entirely lock stock and barrel. To me it sounded like a...
  • burned injector connector
    Historical mailing list - Steven G Wacker
    Sun, 20 Feb 2000 16:14:46 -0800
    ...They pulled the injectors and found that number three wasn't working. When he tried to switch number three and four injector to see...
  • Re: Injectors not firing ?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:50:45 EST
    ...Are the injectors getting the 12 volt supply? If you are getting good spark, all the wiring is good, and 12 volts is at...
  • Re: Whos using Sorenson Fuel Injectors???
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:32:52 EST
    In the Tiico conversion the Bosch injectors stick through the plastic sleeve where they mount in the cylinder head somewhere between 1/8 and...
  • Fuel injector Hose and Service if needed
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 7 Aug 2005 08:51:08 -0400
    Hi all ive not been following the thread on the list for injector hose replacement but. i just got back a set of 4...
  • Fuel injectors needed
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:48:24 -0400
    I'm in need of 6 Vanagon fuel injectors. If anyone has some in reasonable shape, please pmail me at email99@bellsouth.net. Thanks...
  • FUEL RAIL/INJECTOR REMOVAL
    Historical mailing list - Sidney White
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 19:21:31 EST
    I AM WAITING ON A MANUAL BUT NEED TO REPLACE FUEL LINES. WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING INJECTORS AND FUEL RAIL? SID VICIOUS
  • Re: Scrambling for an answer ~ bear with me didnt search archives... sticky injector issues
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:52:50 -0800
    How do you know it's injectors not firing correctly ? If you observed the spray pattern on each one ....ok. but the test you...
  • Engine Cranks but No Start
    Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
    Tue, 29 Mar 2016 21:03:45 -0400
    ...Spark at the plugs, Fuel pressure at fuel rails but cannot detect injectors firing. Pulled fuel rails one at a time with injectors attached...
  • Fuel Injectors Burnt
    Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
    Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:08:52 -0500
    ...1984 1.9 Westfalia I just removed my fuel injectors to find that two # 2 & 3 had the plastic at the firing end of...
  • Re: Weak..... so weak
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:12:56 -0700
    > Fuel injectors? > All four are new, put in 12K miles ago when I installed the rebuilt engine. The intermittent nature of the power loss...
  • Re: making a little headway but need advice
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 7 Dec 2013 17:00:27 -0500
    ...When the transistor is conducting (injector firing) the great bulk of the voltage drop will be across the injector, since the transistor has a...
  • No injector spray pattern
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:58:03 -0400
    ...Turns out, fuel stopped at the injectors. I should have figured that out sooner but I was pretty frustrated and started playing "swap-tronics...
  • Re: No voltage at injectors
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:09:10 -0500
    ...No voltage at injectors Hi to all, When it comes to electricals I get dumbfounded. This is a ‘85 Westy with the 1.9...
  • Re: Removal fo FI injectors
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:47:55 -0600
    My thanks to all who have responded to my inquiry about injector removal. As usual, the list has once again responded superbly!! John Rodgers
  • Re: Injector cleaning
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Sat, 15 Jan 2005 22:53:22 -0500
    Tell me more about injector cleaning? -turn-around time -cost -how...simply remove and send to them -shipping included in that above cost? Thanks...
  • Re: Tomco BRAND NEW Injectors opinions
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:25:51 -0800
    here the actual link to the tomco injector & price http://www.tomco-inc.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productId=12976&catID=0&itemNumb er=15501
  • Re: Injectors
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:24:31 -0700
    ...On 8/13/06, robertmstewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote: > > Tom, > > What was the cost for the 4 injector cleaning, & testing? > > > -- >
  • Re: TDI engine value
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 23:18:22 -0400
    ...But if it's under 150K miles, and comes with a warranty of any sort, missing injectors and pump (presumably the injector lines as...
  • fuel injector hoses
    Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
    Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:36:56 -0400
    Ok how do I remove the hoses from my fuel injectors, all four injectors are new as of a few years ago, but I...
  • Re: Was: Home safe but still a question about that FI plug... Now FI Source
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 8 Jul 2013 10:46:37 -0700
    ...Yes, I was corrected in another thread regarding the fuel injector in question. ;) In that thread I posted a link to images of new...
  • Re: What voltage do injectors need to fire?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 00:11:00 -0400
    ...Auto parts sores sell "noid" lights >which connect to the injector plugs to test the circuit. *** All of the >injectors on the Vanagon are...