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• Re: Fwd: Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 May 2011 14:41:50 -0400
  ...This part refers to the RM182C fridge with electronic ignition board, only on very late-model Westys. For the rest, there's a piezo...
• mechanical speaking what triggers the LED?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:11:34 -0400
  ...I wondering if the LED is a function temp and actived from a mechanical means (gauge location for example) or electronic and thus at...
• Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 11:01:39 -0500
  ...brain of other owners with this setup. > > Namely, timing, points or electronic ignition, etc etc. > > Paul > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in...
• Re: Frydae - EMP Proofing A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:50:55 -0700
  ...unground mag so there's ignition, spin prop by hand. you're running . No battery, noelectronics etc. if you push start a diesel vanagon...
• Compu fire Question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 13:49:21 -0500
  Hello Everyone, Has anyone installed the compu-fire electronic ignition on a vacuum advanced distributor? The one that they sent me does not seem...
• Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:33:10 -0400
  ...I believe that the problem is related to my changing out the breaker points for a pertronix electronic ignition module but it may also...
• Re: Elec Ig and low revs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 09:12:38 -0700
  >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: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:59:40 -0600
  ...At first I thought fuel, >> then some king of ignition trouble, then an electrical fault for sure. >> Electronics somehow. >> >> Any ideas?? >> >> Thanks, >> >> John >> >> -- >> John...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 1999 11:34:36 -0400
  ...BOSCH DIGIJET >Ignition: ELECTRONIC >Emissions: US FED > >Symptoms: No Start > >____________________________________________________________ > >oK HERE WE GO ,eNGINE RUNS ROUGH & SMOKES W/FUEL PUMP >DISCONNECTED WILL NOT...
• project vans
  Historical mailing list - cmc
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 18:43:47 -0500
  ...3000 miles on new engine w/ hydraulic lifters & electronic ignition when front axle beam broke. Runs really nice but don't try to steer...
• Re: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:37:46 -0600
  ...Even turing the ignition off then on makes no difference. I >>did clean out the idle valve when I replaced the electronics. The o2...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -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...
• 16V electronic antenna
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 01:12:36 -0700
  ...ev gl for sale > > > Ron Bloomquist wrote: > > > 16 valve electronic antenna, > > > > Huh? What? > > > > Damn. I never even heard of one of these! > > Help!! Do...
• RE: Q's about your cruise control installation
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 14:23:08 -0700
  ...servo and electronics in separate boxes. I don't recall any ignition warning in my later single unit installations, but the one on my...
• Re: Fridge Don't Fire Up...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:39:40 -0400
  If this is one of the ones with electronic ignition I've never seen one -- for manual-type the method that works fine for...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:04:37 -0700
  ...it's a US model for 87 jetta, it will have electronic ignition for sure. > > you have lots of shiny braided fuel hoses running...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:01:44 -0500
  ...At first I thought fuel, then some king of ignition trouble, then an electrical fault for sure. Electronics somehow. Any ideas?? Thanks, John -- John...
• Re: Battery Relay for Aux. Battery.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 14:10:24 +0200
  ...I prefer a electronic charging device which will operate during 'ignition is ON' and 'battery indicator is OFF' and charges the AUX. battery with...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:08:32 -0800
  ...Take the top and bottom covers from the ignition switch. Once you see the naked ignition lock system, it will be more apparent. Unless...
• Help with Distributor removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 07:57:31 -0700
  ...I will be putting in a crane cams electronic ignition later, but will use points that are in the distributor for now. Thanks in...
• The details of Motronic
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 00:58:31 -0400
  ...and the distributor cap, and there is no electronic regulating system interfering with the ignition wires before they reach the spark plugs. The computer...
• Re: Moosey Question for Electronics Weenies
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:11:16 -0400
  ...1) do not leave your ignition in the open position >while trying to jump start your vehicle with the jumper cables hooked-up to...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 15:51:10 -0700
  ...Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L > There is, obviously, a lot to be said in favor of the electronics in > modern automobiles...
• timing question
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  14 May 96 02:05:32 EDT
  ...I have a '78 2.0L engine, basically stock except for an "electronic ignition" system which basically replaces the points with an infrared sensor...
• Re: Starter Power Question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:49:12 -0600
  I'm assuming that, "The solenoid clicks with the ignition switch" means that you hear the Bendix Actuate, but then "no starter crank", meaning...
• Re: Drove off a 9'' curb, and she just died
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:37:48 -0800
  ...I'll open the engine compartment and look for anything obvious knocked loose. (In Days of Olde, When Knights were Bold, Before Electronic Ignition...
• Re: Friday: The Priius.....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:51:35 -0600
  ...There is no mechanical ignition > > lock, just the slot to insert the electronic "key" if one prefers to use > > that rather than the "keyless...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:56:00 -0800
  ...the Hall Sender is basically an electronic trigger. It's part of the primary circuit that triggers to coil to make the secondary ign...
• Re: no cold start/hard start relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 23:24:29 +0000
  ...I wondering if normal electronics store or auto parts store sell big relay like that. >From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@enteract.com> >To: Mathieu Bertrand...
• Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 1 May 2011 10:47:18 -0700
  ...6,8 cylinder application engines with standard > > coil ignitions, most square wave electronic control ignitions > > with tachometer output terminal, and alternators with "w" > > tachometer...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:17:47 -0600
  ...oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) > entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). > fuel pressure is good...
• Re: 84 Westy ECU woes & JC Whitney
  Historical mailing list - David F.
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:03:55 -0400
  ...Whitney > > SKU# 13ZX4336R > > Electonic Ignition Control Module > > "Replaces original perfectly. For VW with electronic ignition including > > 84-85 Vanagon 1.9L" > > $39.95 USD...
• FI help confusion
  Historical mailing list - Brent Jarvi
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 13:21:32 EST
  ...But not with just the ignition on. Sorry Also you mentioned trying to find the 12V source/short that could be bypassing the ECU...
• weirdness x 2: RE: Another weird noise from rear (85 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - jvol6321
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:49:05 -0500
  ...what's up, doc?" What the heck >>would make that sound? > >Fuel pump? >You said it happens a few seconds after ignition. Is that...
• Re: Hot Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:11:59 -0500
  ...We replaced the battery, starter and ignition switch. It solved the problem for a while but it's happening again. Any ideas on what...
• Re: Catalytic converter question...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:00:23 -0700
  ...49-state vans also used points and condenser, whereas California had electronic ignition. The sensor is in the exhaust piping, not the cat, however...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 02:28:23 +0000
  ...the big connector between the fuel injector cable and the > fuel electronic control unit, and that I should clean the > contacts on both sides...
• Re: Found an old key...
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 22:03:45 -1000
  ...I can send a photo if you're interested. > It has a Bosch symbol and a long, straight round shaft. > > Sent from my electronic...
• '74 Camper for Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 22:51:21 -0500
  ...Hydro ('78) -new heads just before I got it AFC FI electronic ignition w/ 009 new wires and blue coil early exchangers, Monza exhaust...
• Re: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 22:25:38 -0700
  I kinda remember in the old days, driving a truck with the battery disconnected, but that was carbureted and non-electronic ignition, etc. I...
• Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 1 May 2011 11:12:36 -0700
  ...6,8 cylinder application engines with standard > > coil ignitions, most square wave electronic control ignitions > > with tachometer output terminal, and alternators with "w" > > tachometer...
• Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 22:39:47 +0000
  ...Seems that the ignition switch is the culprit. Also seems that poor grounds are the underlying culprit as all this started with upgrading electronics...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 13:35:00 +1200
  ...There was remote start and shutdown on the >box as well as an ignition style switch. >Personally I think a remote like this transmitting...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 13:54:43 -0500
  ...which connect to the ignition coil and the ECU. I >suspect this control unit functions much as an electronic relay, switched >on and off...
• Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...Over advanced ignition timing. AC system low of refrigerant, no compressor load on engine. 87 and up used a larger compressor and at some...
• Re: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sat, 23 May 1998 14:38:04 -0700
  ...I think the knock sensor and > knock sensor electronics is a good thing and probably would help our > beloved vans with a little more...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:25:53 -0700
  ...Dave, > > Turning on your ignition starts the fuel pump --- nothing to > do > with the ECU (which, incidentally is Electronic Control Unit --- > not > "Emission" ---- it...
• Re: Fire (update)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 17:02:15 -0400
  The igniter is an electronic device that sits on the top of the fridge. It has a shielded cable that actually goes into the...
• Re: Theft protection and Vanagon-Loudest Vehicle in the World
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 06:34:50 -0800
  there would be a set of relays under the dash and if you remove the steering column you would see the ignition wires are...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:44:50 -0500
  ...to fuel injection system problems/failure on a 1980 Westy with electronic ignition system? Blue injectors on 1980 westy The above part number is...
• Distributor help!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:42:18 -0400
  ...air cooled with electronic ignition. problems are loss of power, hard starting, rough idle. New plugs, new wires, new cap and rotor, new coil...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 05:23:45 -0600
  ...Take the top and bottom covers from the ignition switch. Once you see the naked ignition lock system, it will be more apparent. Unless...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-478)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:10:20 -0600
  ...used CIS-E with a knock controller ignition.) In these the ignition advance was controlled entirely electronically but still independent of the FI system...
• CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 22:43:51 EST
  ...points ignition and a different emissions setup) and I basically just swapped everything from the 82 Jetta engine onto it (including electronic ignition etc...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:06:22 -0800
  ...Take the top and bottom covers from the ignition switch. Once you see the naked ignition lock system, it will be more apparent. Unless...
• Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:21:07 -0500
  ...I immediately put it in neutral, turned off the AC, recycled the ignition switch, but nothing happened. None of the panel lights came on...
• Re: 1984 VW Westfalia camper van in great condition: $4500
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 1994 12:54:24 -0800
  ...water cooling, fuel injection, electronic ignition > engine in excellent condition--recently inspected, new head gaskets installed, > compression test normal and equal in all cylinders...
• Re: Starter doesn't turn after replacing weak battery - solved
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:36:30 -0400
  Problem solved! Removed cowling under steering wheel, located and unplugged the ignition switch (behind ignition key) pulls straight off, used a continuity tester, power...
• Re: Differences between 82 and 83 turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:20:33 -0700
  ...Turn on ignition and use a test >> light to verify +12 on pin 14. > > > Yes, and a buzzer under the dash sounds the entire...
• Re: 2.1l to TDI conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 20:56:27 -0800
  ...knock sensing ignition from an 86 Jetta GLI set to +12BTDC, CO is 1.5% Other people who run CIS-E (Electronic version of...