If you have a tach in the dash, does the needle lightly pulse when you try to start the van?

If it pulses , then your hall sensor is working.

I've also heard the tapping your ECU may bring it back to life for a while if it's the problem.

peace,
Mark Ingalls
Nebraska City, Nebraska
85  Vanagon GL    'Aimee Airheart'
75  Beetle   'Salvation'
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Riley Kettner 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 6:01 PM
  Subject: Latest news on No Spark

  Hey Listees.
   
          I mentioned before that I had no spark coming off the ignition coil. I purchased and installed  a new coil to no improvements. 
   
      New advice from a local mechanic has suggested a hall sensor. This is a dealer only part I'mtold and is expensive.
   
      Now before I go and purchase that, are there any other suggestions for what the no spark syndrome could be?
   
      I have the digifant fi computer incase that helps.
   
  Thanks to Everyone for their support
   
  Riley Kettner
  icq 3666016
  North Vancouver BC

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