Doktor Tim,

I was hoping that you were lurking out there instead of watching the bowl
games.  A couple of dumb questions, however.  By ignition control module,
are you referring to what is listed on Page 97.55 of Bentley as "TRNSTR IGN
CNTRL UNIT"  If so, is this the same little box that has the word
"Fairchild" on it along with the following numbers, "8346 33" and "211905331
TZ1" on it?  If so, would it likely be available at my friendly local import
parts store or my unfriendly local VW dealer?  I know I can get the cap and
rotor locally.

Thank you for your help.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2000 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day

> To: John Lauterbach <jhlauterbach@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
> From: Doktor Tim <doktortim@rockisland.com>
> Subject: Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
>
>
> Replace the ignition module, cap and rotor. Heavy loading of the cap/rotor
> contacts and the center carbon are evidence of an ignition module problem,
> typically. This can also create problems with the Hall sender which might
> also need to be replaced. The Bentley diagnostic procedures are specific,
> and tedious. They must be followed step by step for accurate results.
>
> Do test/inspect the HT wires and spark plugs for evidence of strain as
well.
>
>
> T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
> Surveyor, Mechanic, Poet, Philosopher
> San Juan Island, WA