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• Re: Warning Lights Audible Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 24 May 2010 18:23:34 -0700
  ...A few of the smarter electronics fellows were tossing ideas, that's all I recall; I don't know if this idea was ever...
• Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:56:37 -0500
  ...Too, the same switch could be wired into the ignition circuit thereby preventing the bus from starting when the top is up. A relay...
• Re: Rest Area Camping??
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 13:35:55 -0600
  ...path to the driver's seat and keys handy to the ignition. I've never, ever, had a bit of trouble. Not even solicitation...
• Re: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 21:13:13 -0500
  ...The ISCU is electronic and not serviceable. ( I took it apart to see but my problem turned out to be the valve itself.) The...
• Re: VERY hot exhaust issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 23:59:05 -0400
  ...The Rabbit had an electronic ignition and the little round "key" that locks the hall sender trigger cage to the distributor shaft was missing...
• Re: Found motor for Swap, need advice
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Tue, 5 May 1998 12:20:15 -0400
  ...8.5:1 Compression 28@2000 rpm Oil pressure Manual drivtrain Electronic ignition Compression should be between 123-174 psi The engine code should...
• Re: 82 air-cooled eating idle stabilizers
  Historical mailing list - Nina Flynn
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 09:06:38 -0800
  CA models have stablizers, check your electronic ignition per Bentley Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote:Air cooled engines do not have idle stabilzers...
• '83-'85 hunting idle
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 4 Feb 97 08:56:48 -0600
  ...what you are trying to achieve is a match between the preprogramed speed the electronic idle stabilizer wants to run the engine at versus...
• Re: vanagon misfiring after 30 mins
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 08:17:10 -0500
  ...Thanks for all who responded with words of advice to my posting "Need help with 86 GL Ignition Problems". You kept the VW dealer...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 13:40:10 PDT
  ...blue/blk interior, all new paint/interior/top/tires and stereo, electronic ignition, $7250 obo. 301-365-7507 home; 656-9565 work. '70 Karmann...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:51:06 -0700
  ...PS pump switch, AC switch, ignition pulse for counting RPM. Once I know how the valve operates, I could theoretically just tune it in...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:45:35 -0700
  ...No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather A gremlin from the past seems to have reappeared on...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1372
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 26 May 1997 10:39:21 -0400
  ...to or not, others, like > >me, haven't replaced one since electronic ignition! > and Joel Walker said: > well ... it all depends on whether it...
• High RPM Misfire -- Update
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 08:30:55 -0500
  ...If you have any suggestions please let me know!! Thanks Gary 80 westy (electronic ignition)
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:50:26 -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: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:26:00 -0700
  ...The same kind of situation exists for a point ignition. Parts you can see move, and figure out the relations. Breakerless electronic ignition, no...
• Re: The gutted cat girl...who knew nothing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 14:20:35 EDT
  ...Change to electronic ignition- Drop in points eliminator- @$50-$70 Tune the Carbs. Balance and adjust the idle mixture to as lean as possible...
• Re: [T2] Distributor for electronic ignition
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 16:21:00 -0700
  Mike - See if the FLAPS carries or can get Crown Rebuilt # 30 0920E. Going price is around $150 Exchange plus about $20 Core if...
• Re: Ignition Failures
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:13:14 -0800
  ...guaranteed ...it's 'a blockage or leakage of fluids or electrons." Guaranteed - - the electrical / electronic issue. On 2/3/2014 7:17 PM, JRodgers...
• 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: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:53:17 -0400
  ...electronic device to manually fire the > injectors. > > The procedure is to fit the pressure gauge into the fuel system, turn on the > ignition to...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:00:50 -0700
  ...Carbs are like points in non-electronic ignition systems .. 30 years-ago-technology, and before that too. and if it works well ....just leave...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 08:15:50 -0500
  ...A defective switch or bulb can similarly give those symptoms. > > > BenT > sent from my electronic leash > >> On Oct 29, 2013, at 11:26 PM...
• Re: Drove off a 9'' curb, and she just died
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:20:10 -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: Blinking Temp LED and Falling Fuel Gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:12:32 -0500
  ...I can't explain that, if you meant that just cycling the ignition cures it temporarily. There aren't any electronics to reset except...
• Re: 88 GL Distributor Woes Continue - on and on --
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:51:23 -0800
  ...electronic ignition .. that set up of plugs and wires ALWAYS works.. even after cold wet sitting for weeks. Vanagons have strong enough ignition that...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 07:13:28 -0600
  ...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: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:36:11 -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...
• more electrical stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Jul 94 10:25:26 CDT
  ...Watts Consumed Continuous Usage B1 B2 B3 Ignition 20W 20W 40W Electric Fuel Pump 50-70W - - Electronic Fuel Injection 70-100W - - Prolonged Usage Car...
• Re: Hello all
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
  Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:07:34 -0400
  I used Tony's in Calgary when my ignition coil failed and they were great to deal with. Rate well here: http://www.roadhaus...
• Hi from WA (West Australia!)
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Law
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 13:18:26 +1000
  ...Found it has a huge after market oil cooler, triple air horns (not connected, for some reason), electronic ignition (also not connected) a "Fuelstar...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...You >> can see it throughout automotive development - electronic ignition >> replacing points, distrbutorless ignition systems replaceing ones with >> distrubutors , etc. etc. > > Agree, but also sometimes...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:27:48 -0400
  ...The ignition, ECU, including the injectors and the fuel pump are all non-fused circuits. Start at the fuel pump and work your way...
• 85 1.9, Intermittent stall then no start but does crank ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 21:57:21 -0700
  ...just 1 sec power the next nothing it feels like a electronic/ignition issue, I go looking for engine grounds corroded terminals broke wires...
• Re: Ignition problem?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 12:27:09 -0500
  ...Open lid of AFM, and clean with spray ELECTRONIC cleaner, move wiper to and fro. Then close up lid. Works very well. Cost $3...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:20:55 -0700
  ...oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) > entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). > fuel pressure is good...
• air cooled ignition distributor questions
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:13:25 -0400
  ...I also will probably move to electronic ignition when I replace or rebuild this distributor so input on that topic is also appreciated. I...
• Screeching noise on '82 Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 11:14:57 -0700
  ...What I did notice, however, was that the Hall Effect rotor (my '82 is a California van with electronic ignition) had what looked like...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:31:05 -0800
  ...my usual MPG is closer to 17 average. > > The PO had electronic ignition which may have helped, but im back to the > points setup...
• Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:41:12 -0800
  ...The oxygen sensor must be disconnected with the ignition off to > cancel the Digifant E.C.U. memory." > > That quote is from the section...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:53:39 -0500
  ...wondering if all or most of the upper electronics is bad, when the electronic ignition is very simple... ? This is the reason, as several...
• Re: '81 Vanagon heater advice
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 09:08:50 -0600
  ...The heater had electronic ignition so there was no pilot light. With a thermostat on, if I hit a bump, the flame might go...
• Starting From Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list
  05 Dec 96 07:10:20 PST
  ...that I can check the engine electronics separate from the dash by disconnecting the wire from the ignition switch to the coil (at the...
• Re: winter cross country trip?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:25:25 -0500
  ...that. > > Should I cover the air vents? > > Its still points, no electronic ignition, any specific problems with > that? > > Thanks for any tips, suggestions or...
• Catalytic Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:12:50 -0700
  ...It has two heat settings, I think 4,000 and 8,000 BTU, with electronic ignition and a low oxygen shut-off. So in...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 May 2009 18:52:18 -0700
  ...electronic device to manually fire the > injectors. > > The procedure is to fit the pressure gauge into the fuel system, turn on > the > ignition to...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 11 May 2009 19:19:18 -0700
  ...electronic device to manually fire the injectors. The procedure is to fit the pressure gauge into the fuel system, turn on the ignition to...
• Re: 2.1l to TDI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:13:08 +0100
  ...knock sensing ignition from an 86 Jetta GLI set to > +12BTDC, CO is 1.5% Other people who run CIS-E (Electronic version of...
• Re: 2.1l to TDI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 08:36:40 +0200
  ...knock sensing ignition from an 86 Jetta GLI set to +12BTDC, CO is 1.5% Other people who run CIS-E (Electronic version of...
• Re: Coil killer found! vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:56:46 -0700
  ...Bus and a I used a Crane Red coil and various > electronic ignition systems and the coil has lasted over TWELVE (12) years > and...
• Re: New Tech. in Old Applications.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 00:17:43 -0400
  ...been to shift to active electronics to get control over the pulse shape, duration etc., to get proper ignition at high speed without destroying...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 11:17:27 -0800
  ...fuel injection, electronic ignition and coolant system bleeding to name a few. Thanks. Steve Johnson "91 Carat
• Euro-Drive-OBD2: 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
  Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 08:08:01 -0500
  ...Fuel Injection / sefi Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / tz Trans: 4-speed Automatic Transaxle (Electronic) Mileage: 047,283 miles Emissions: OBD-II Compliant VIN: 3VWSA81H6VM114059 Misc...
• Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
  ...opposed engine Digifant electronic fuel injection 90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure...
• Re: Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:23:09 -0700
  ...I have a Shoebox Electronic ECU Monitor hooked up and have the engine fine tuned and all the numbers are good and the lights...
• Re: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:03:43 -0800
  ...BenT sent from my electronic leash On Dec 6, 2011, at 7:36 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET> wrote: > I believe the word...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:43:04 -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: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 04:08:29 +0100
  ...truck with the battery > disconnected, but that was carbureted and non-electronic ignition, etc. I > think if you disconnect the battery in a Vanagon...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Rich Jones
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:50:27 -0500
  ...my usual MPG is closer to 17 average. > > The PO had electronic ignition which may have helped, but im back to the > points setup...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:08:05 -0700
  ...If I put a 531 cubic inch Donovan motor in my 1967 Chevelle, I certainly don't start complaining about how the Delco ignition...