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• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:49:01 -0700
  ...Injector firing signal >I should have said oscilloscope, an electronic instrument for > oberserving electronic signals. But this is not feasible for most > people. It...
• low compression\rough cold idle-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 12:49:05 -0800
  ...so i did a compression test this afternoon, numbers in firing order (1,4,3,2)130,150,140,140...bently is saying 145...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:24:17 -0700
  ...Robert 1982 Westfalia --- neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi all. > > I bought a new wiper motor and am firing it up > to get it...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:17:09 +0000
  ...the small simple tool, used to check if the ecu is firing >> the injectors. >> Just plug it on an injector plug .. >> with key on...
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update 2
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:22:55 -0600
  ...The result is some glaze colors that cannot be acquired any other way, especially reds in high temperature firings. Most times at high temps...
• Re: Fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:28:54 -0800
  ...I wonder if one can feel if >> a FI is firing or use a mechanics stethoscope to hear it? Seems that >> device he shows...
• #3 is way low
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:39:52 -0500
  ...I ran compressed air into the cylinder, and checked to see where it cam out. (Cylinder was in firing position) There appeared to be...
• Re: Uncharted territory
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 06:37:52 -0400
  ...I haven't been able to detect any wheel shake by hand, so it's time to pull out the shotgun and start firing...
• Re: Mini-RV Shower
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 10:39:01 -0700
  ...I recommened firing it up, recirculating the h2o for a while until warm then shutting off the flame. Get a nice rubber make (fold...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:28:15 -0700
  ...Injector firing signal > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday, October 9, 2008, 8:50 PM > I would open the case of the ECU...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:26:32 -0700
  ...It just works out that firing each plug at tdc for all cylinders, whether on compression, or exhaust stroke works out just fine. If...
• Re: Odd Engine Performance
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:52:43 -0500
  ...But after going about a half mile, the >> engine begins to barely run, sometimes back firing, This goes on for >> about 3 minutes but...
• Re: Hydraulic valve lifters?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:20:04 -0400
  ...back on (duh) it ran better but it still is miss firing . I'm going to replace the cap and rotor to be sure...
• 87 Westy - Fridge Pilot Flame
  Historical mailing list - Chris Knust
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 00:05:03 EDT
  ...storage compartment, through which the pilot flame should be seen when firing up the fridge. The hole was covered with dust and when I...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:57:29 -0700
  ...it depends on AFM contact to keep the injectors firing. ( ecu keeps fuel pump relay energized because it sees the engine turning from the...
• Re: '76 Bus Fuel Injection Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:01 -0400
  ...cylinders are definately getting strong spark, but 3 & 4 aren't >firing. The injectors are bone dry, and they do have continuity.) > >Before I...
• Cat dead?:, was: O2 Sensorama
  Historical mailing list - Ron McLean
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 06:36:06 -0700
  ...which it > crunches into a firing solution for the injectors. > > The "final analysis" or QC for the fuel system is > the O2 sensor. It...
• Re: Vanagon Water Temp Gauge - Temperatures?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:23:59 -0700
  ...I especially like to use them to identify cylinders not firing as well as the others - just shoot the temp of each individual header...
• Re: Dist Driveshaft Installation ?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:52:16 -0800
  ...plug wires (on the dist cap) to >| compensate for the new firing order ? That is move the #1 plug >| wire to what would normally...
• Re: Injectors not firing ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:51:13 -0500
  I think you can feel them opening up better than hearing them. I got a tire valve stem and carved the rubber till it...
• Re: '84 Westfalia Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary Davis
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 17:21:15 -0400
  ...When attempting to start after driving, there will > be a momentary engine firing and then no ignition. The motor will turn over > without starting...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 12:49:09 -0800
  ...one cylider was not firing due to a > crapped out plug *after* cleaning the fuel system. > > Always worth a check! > > Jon > > > also, not impossible...
• Intermittent miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:56:27 -0500
  ...The right rear cylinder is miss firing at times. It generally works until the engine warms up a bit and then cuts in and...
• REQ: "Idiot's Guide to Changing Spark Plugs"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 18:57:37 -0700
  ...He tells me that one of my spark plugs is not firing - he bases this on the sound of the engine. I tend to...
• Re: gun hiding?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:55:10 -0800
  ...Maybe an oil injector in the exhaust > pipe--give it a shot of oil, then start firing away through the cloud. > The > impacts would...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 17:50:10 -0500
  ...head gaskets). > > I do not have any hesitation, bucking, or back firing. My headers are cracked in places which allows exhaust to leak. I...
• cylinder # layout, rear heater q
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 09:15:45 -0800
  ...I have the firing order from the Bently but couldn't find the layout if it's there, may just be overlooking it. Actually...
• Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 16:49:58 -0500
  ...It sound like almost the #1 cylinder isn't firing, and when I check the knocking noise (it doesn't sound like metal to...
• Re: Smells like gas, need diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 14:24:49 -0500
  ...My '87 Vanagon smells like gas in the >rear and lately is behaving as if one of the cylinders is not firing or >something...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:34:03 -0700
  ...the >>injectors!" to "Oops, I see contact again and will start firing the >>injectors!" > > Pathetic fallacy aside, it would be "Hey, no air going...
• 1990 Vanagon Engine Clatter, Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Nov 1995 22:38:22 -0500
  ...I'm not sure how long this engine has sat before firing it up today. I got it from the auto wrecker about 6...
• Dead '91GL
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 14:40:05 -0600
  ...Now and then it vaguely thinks about firing but it quickly forgets what it was up to. The problem came on fairly quickly, I...
• 83 Westy - Sick......Ill......or Dead?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Noble
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 20:12:33 +0000
  ...It doesnt sound like it is firing. Late tonight or tomorrow night I'll have time to do exporatory surgery....1st compression check........2nd...
• Minneapolis: referral /suggestion on RV service center?
  Historical mailing list - J J
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 18:29:35 -0700
  ...Joel, Jeremy? I've had my '85 Westy for a little while now and want to try firing up the fridge and stove. Since...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 12:05:01 -0400
  The firing order is 1-4-3-2. So, In order to adjust the valves in order, the engine must be rotated backwards to...
• Re: Help please?
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 18:01:46 -0400
  ...Is the firing order in the Bentley or owners manual? I can't seem to find it... Any suggestions? Feel free to email me...
• Re: Planning for the big trip
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 08:35:31 -0600
  ...I'd probably forget to put my ear plugs in before firing it in the heat of the moment. I have a friend with...
• Re: NVC-Prices Fuel A Rebellion
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 10:48:32 -0600
  ...loss of > performance as a result due to the resultant > retarded firing. > > You might guess that NZ has 91 and 96 octane; > Shell has...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 05:53:10 -0400
  ...4 we are throwing fuel into a cylinder that is not firing? Where does that fuel go, is it wasted? Gregor On Tue, Jun...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 07:51:10 -0400
  ...4 we are > throwing fuel into a cylinder that is not firing? Where does that > fuel go, is it wasted? > > Gregor > > > On Tue, Jun...
• The details of Motronic
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 00:58:31 -0400
  ...The Motronic control unit has accurate information on crankshaft position and firing order so it is possible to determine which cylinder is knocking(one...
• Re: Strange problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:45:59 -0800
  ...noid light tells you in 2 seconds if the ecu is firing the injectors. > NOID light. Is that like a regular 12V test light...
• Re: The lazy Injector
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 20 May 2005 13:26:05 -0400
  ...I have not noticed any power loss or > any other symptom associated with firing on three cylinders, however the > question remains. Can this injector...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:48:38 -0400
  ...and no two cylinders are sparked >concurrently (1-4-3-2 firing sequence as per Bentley), so it seems it >should be a 1...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:23:17 MST
  ...one (or more) of the cylinders is not firing, resulting in reduced power, uneven running and unburned gas smell. Occasionaly, I feel minute power...
• Fri. topic: Adding a resonator=Louder? how come?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 06:56:15 -0700
  ...and fuel economy as I am refining my motor transplant...testing. Firing it up, it now has a real 'snappy' tone, like a Kiddy...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 21:38:22 -0500
  ...Thu, 5 Apr 2007 14:05:13 -0700 > > I bought a new wiper motor and am firing it up to get it park so...
• 1990/91 Injector Recall (Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 6 May 1995 15:53:05 +0000
  ...In the 5 years I have owned my Syncro Westy, it has always had to crank 3 or 4 times before firing. I thought...
• Re: Still hesitating...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:14:11 -0400
  ...Bucking is most likely a cylinder miss-fire or a cylinder firing out of time. The later can be caused by a cracked, (carbon...
• what is bostig??, 1.9L still an issue
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 22:17:51 -0400
  ...85 that is running on partial cylinders 1and 3 are not firing that often and ive checked and rechecked and tested everything known to...
• Re: Injectors not firing ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:50:45 EST
  In a message dated 2/23/2007 11:21:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET writes: Are you sure you are...
• Re: poor cold start 80 Westy fixed
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:15:04 +0200
  ...Required endless cranking before firing up. > Checked the cold start valve - fine. Forced the c.s. valve open and it > starts immediately + idles just...
• PLEASE HELP!!!.... TIMING ISSUES ON NEW ENGINE
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:49:03 -0400
  ...does it matter? as long as i can make the number one cylinder firing while the pulley is set to TDC? Please help.. i...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:45:44 -0500
  ...It was turning > over but not firing on any cylinders. Here's what I did: > > - Inspected the distributor cap and rotor, looked fine, no...
• Re: Meet & Marry The Latin Goddess [Friday contest?]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 13:35:11 -0800
  ...submitting vanagon-relevant "girl / boy of your dreams" posts? How about firing them in this Friday? I'd love to write one up, but...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Shock
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 17 May 2020 16:56:25 -0700
  Removing a spark plug wire while the engine is running is a very long standing practice to determine if a cylinder is miss firing...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:13:45 -0800
  ...the IS module to disable the IS module while engine is firing up? ( to ensure the ISV stays in the correct position?) Neil. On...
• Re: New evaporator?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 18:30:42 -0800
  ...If you hear > a loud bang sometime Wednesday it will be head exploding after firing the > "new" engine up and discovering a crank sticking...
• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:46:19 -0400
  ...1) mechanically determine firing-stroke TDC on #1 cylinder, using a probe into the plug-hole. For check, the mark on the crank pulley...
• 1988 Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 22:26:21 -0700
  ...If so, Buy/borrow a set of "noids" to check and see if the injectors are firing. My set was $10 at the local...