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ignition wires
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Feb 1997 16:51:51 -0500 (EST)
Does anyone know if there are any good reasons which could justify buying the Bosch ignition wires. If not, I would appreciate any suggestions...
Ignition Wires for 1.9 h2o
Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 21:03:56 -0700
After going to the FLAPS I still am not getting the correct Bosch ignition wires for a 1983 1.9L H2O. Does any one...
Re: Pin type ignition wires
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:55:04 EDT
Hi Gang, Some suppliers have a choice of ignition wires and distributor caps for pin type or not. Is there a reason why I...
Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 13:57:28 -0800
Thanks Bruce, I haven't changed the ignition wires yet; just thought about it as I was driving today. I will check for a...
Re: 88vanagon-missing
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 29 Oct 2004 06:50:26 EDT
...It is not as tedious as it sounds and it is a good way to proof the ignition wires. I've had to do...
Help: Engind keeps running after taking key out of ignition
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Sat, 15 Aug 1998 17:34:11 -0400
...When it happened I tried to shut off the engine by disconnecting the ignition wires by pulling out the connector from the ignition. No...
Re: ignition wires
Historical mailing list - bill
Sun, 23 Feb 1997 18:57:29 -0700
...justify buying the >Bosch ignition wires. If not, I would appreciate any suggestions you might >have concerning inexpensive wires which will fit a 1981...
black wires from ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 11:48:33 -0500
...I picked perhaps goes to the ignition coil? Are there separate wires that go to the ignition coil and the starter? Anyway, seems like...
Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
Thu, 6 May 2004 21:18:41 EDT
...I followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
Re: Do I need a new coil????
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 9 Apr 1995 08:22:25 -0700 (PDT)
...I went to re-start the Bus and the key wouldn't even turn > in the ignition. > > I replaced all the wires running to...
Re: Pin type ignition wires
Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:39:34 -0700
At 07:55 PM 10/2/02 EDT, Steve Cotsford wrote: >Some suppliers have a choice of ignition wires and distributor caps for pin...
Re: No spark, no hall juice, tech help request.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 21:05:25 -0700
...Check for +12 power at the ignition coil black wires with the key turned on. If a 2.1, the hall voltage comes from...
Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
Thu, 6 May 2004 18:53:42 -0700
...I > followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I > have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 20:12:35 +0200
...It may be a solenoid, but > make sure the wires are good! > Do not forget to check the ignition switch! It is as likely...
Ignition wires
Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
Mon, 5 May 1997 20:35:12 -0230 (NDT)
Do any of the Canadian listees have any experience using the Canadian Tire brand ignition wires for the '86 van and later? The brand...
Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
Historical mailing list - Steve
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:01:11 -0700
...It may be a solenoid, but > > make sure the wires are good! > > > > Do not forget to check the ignition switch! It is as likely...
Stereo Wiring Help
Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
Fri, 5 Sep 1997 16:39:20 -0600
...positive ignition) \|/ - - (Looks like the sun) - Blue Wire /|\ All other wires are speaker wires. Any help identifying the Brown, Red or Blue wires would...
Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:12:46 -0400
...It may be a solenoid, but > > make sure the wires are good! > > > > Do not forget to check the ignition switch! It is as likely...
Ignition wires
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
Sun, 15 Jul 2001 12:21:21 -0400
Testing my ignition wires for resistance reveals kOhms of over 6.5. The wire from the coil indicates 7.5. As per Bentley this...
Re: ignition wires
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Feb 1997 17:56:12 -0500 (EST)
Frayed1003 writes & asks: >Does anyone know if there are any good reasons which could justify buying the >Bosch ignition wires. If not, I would...
Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Fri, 7 May 2004 13:06:49 -0400
...I > followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I > have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
Secondary ignition resistance
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 20:28:40 +0000
...Ignition coil wire = ~2,000 ohms Distributor rotor = ~1,000 ohms Spark plug wires = ~6,000 ohms Any significant deviation from the above values...
Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 7 May 2004 07:15:51 EDT
...I followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 7 May 2004 10:30:39 -0700
...I > > followed the instructions without problems until I got to the part where I > > have to access wires exiting the ignition. Both the kit...
Re: Ignition wires
Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
Tue, 6 May 1997 17:26:20 -0700 (PDT)
...the Canadian listees have any experience using the Canadian Tire > brand ignition wires for the '86 van and later? The brand name on the...
Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
Historical mailing list - S2
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:13:13 -0500
Now may be a good time to check the electrical connections and condition of the wires in the starting circuit. Start with the battery...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:48:57 -0500
...the ignition switch so that paralleling the batteries when starting is automatic. Either way, you'll need to use 4 gauge wires for runs...
2.1 WBX Ignition System
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:09:32 -0300
I am trying to track down some misfire issues and I have a few questions about the 2.1 WBX ignition system. It seems...
Re: Electrical Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 16:51:13 EST
...We have new plug wires, new ignition coil, new ignition module, new cap and rotor. I also replaced much of the wiring in the...
ignition woes
Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
Sun, 29 Jun 2003 14:04:16 EDT
...Now my ignition where the key goes does not work properly. I have rigged all the wires to work and it is running but...
Re: What are these wires, anyway?
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:19:51 -0400
...That said, I don't know what the yellow wires are, but I had them too. I figured they went to some option I...
Re: Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:30:39 -0400
...The break in my wire seemed to be where it makes the 90 About using non-OEM ignition wires - I should have said that...
Ignition Wiring, 1980 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bob Babcock
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 12:02:32 -0700
I foolishly forgot to write down which wires connect to where on the coil of my 80 Vanagon.. Can anyone help, or direct me...
Re: Ignition Kill Switch
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 4 Nov 2004 13:06:38 -0700
...with switches in the line of the wires going to the ignition switch. Forget how many wires on the vw switch but there are...
86 Vanagon - Engine won't start
Historical mailing list - Stylianides, Georgios
Sun, 18 Apr 2004 20:44:24 -0400
...We also replaced the ignition coil and ignition spark plug wires, including the spark plugs. The engine cranks fine and spark goes through the...
Re: New iginition coil behavior
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:56:44 -0700
...Reversing the 2 black wires at the 3 prongs post doesn't do anything. The same connection on the old ignition coil makes the...
Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Fri, 7 May 2004 02:09:23 +0000
...Unfortunately, the only 12 gauge <DIV></DIV>>wires exiting the ignition are red and black. No yellow or white. I attempted <DIV></DIV...
Ignition Coil Wiring Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 22:09:52 -0500
...I think I have found a home for all wires except the ignition coil. My coil is a Bosch... has a 3 prong terminal...
Re: So whose souping up there van?? (LONG: but worth reading)
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 21:55:44 -0400
...Really, I have friends putting 2600LB 4 cylinder cars into the 10's with factory ignition components. These same people have tested Nology wires...
Re: Stereo Wiring Help
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:08:39 UT
...positive ignition) \|/ - - (Looks like the sun) - Blue Wire /|\ All other wires are speaker wires. Any help identifying the Brown, Red or Blue wires would...
Re: NO spark 2.1L Digifant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 17 May 2003 05:49:50 EDT
...Also make sure all wires to the ignition coil are in good order. I just had a problem with mine. The two green wires...
BROKE DOWN: starter wires...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Jun 2003 08:43:59 -0400
...How many wires should be connected to the tabs on the soleniod. I see 2 in the bentley diaram: 1 from the ignition switch...
Re: Throttle Switch and Failure to Start.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 20 Apr 2015 07:38:30 -0400
...Carefully clean distributor cap inside and outside, all HV ignition wires, end of coil where the wires attach. Reconnect wires properly :-) Larry A.
CA VW Electronic Ignition questions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Tue, 29 Oct 2002 10:40:48 -0500
...I have some questions about the ignition wires, rotor and coil to use. Currently I have the Bosch 09171 wire set on my point...
Ignition Coil Wire Routing
Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
Sun, 20 Feb 2000 15:04:25 -0500
Another question, I need to know what wires go to what terminals on the ignition coil on my 1982 air cooled westy. I have...
RE: MSW plug wires
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 13:59:27 -0700
...Many areas have laws requiring "noise suppression" ignition wires so the police car next to you can use the radio. The "distributed inductance" wires...
ignition switch for 87 syncro
Historical mailing list - jax harvell
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 13:12:58 -0400
...the ignition switch is a little flaky, in order to start the car sometimes I have to jiggle the wires leading into the ignition...
Re: Looking for spark plug wire recommendations
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:59:51 -0400
OEM, a little more pricier, though http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tune-up-parts-ignition-wire-set/ignition-wire-set-w-oe...
Re: Engine Died, got it running, but rough under load...
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 21:59:56 -0500
Assuming you have fuel, and if things shape up in the dry, try a cap, rotor and ignition wires. My 90, when first purchased...
Re: here I go again...
Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:25:56 EDT
sounds like what i had runnin on 3 cylinders replace ignition wires and fixed
Re: New iginition coil behavior
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:51:57 -0700
...Reversing the 2 black wires at the 3 prongs >> > post doesn't do anything. >> > The same connection on the old ignition coil makes the...
Re: Aren't all Vanagon spark plug wires the same?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 20:16:56 -0500
Some use solid core copper wires. The ones without electronic ignition. Vanagons with electronic ignition use carbon fiber wires. The spark plug end plug...
Re: Ignition Coil Wire Routing
Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:56:53 -0500
Dave Seasholtz wrote: > Another question, I need to know what wires go to what terminals on the > ignition coil on my 1982 air cooled...
Re: Lights off when key off (was DRLs)
Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 23:54:00 EDT
...It has a black box (2"x2"x1") with five wires coming out of it for hookup to ground and wires from battery, ignition...
Re: New iginition coil behavior
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:16:46 -0700
...Reversing the 2 black wires at the 3 prongs > post doesn't do anything. > The same connection on the old ignition coil makes the...
Re: 2.1 WBX Ignition System
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:06:39 -0400
...The VW wires rarely go bad although I have seen the ends fail a number of times. They are easily replaced. Most Vanagon miss...
Re: switched power to radio
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:58:57 -0600
...ignition switch is turned completely off. > > Sincerely, > > Mark Keller > 91 Carat Doesn't the radio forget its presets? Or are there two wires from...
Re: Ignition wires
Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
Mon, 24 Feb 1997 21:16:57 -0800
...Ignition wires > I've been informed that a set of Bosch wires costs only 22 dollars. I had > been told one person paid $80...
Re: Engine Miss
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:29:04 EST
...The ignition wires still looked like new, but one was leaking. In all cases, I traced the problem by substituting a known good wire...
Re: WARNING !! Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 10:07:11 -0500
...For What? The wires aren't aren't going to spark to the pump with the ignition off. Unless of couse someone has it...