Could that mean that my temp sensor II needs to be replaced?  Would a bad
temp sensor cause such behavior?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 6:18 AM
Subject: Re: timing does not advance

> By unplugging the temp. sensor II you cause the computer
> to not adjust the timing.  ITs sounds to me as if re-installing
> this connection, the computer is still not working.
>                                                   Eric
>
> Chad Morris wrote:
>
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I followed procedures outlined in a posting by Mark Keller to set the
timing on my '89 Carat, automatic.  According to his instructions I set the
timing so that the mark on the pulley (which is supposed to be the 5 degrees
BTDC mark) lines up with the case seam while the engine runs at 2400 RPM.
No problem there.  However, as I understand his instructions, above 3000
RPM, the timing should reach a total advance of 40 degrees.  On my engine
the timing does not advance at all.  No matter where I set the timing at
idle, at higher RPMs the timing does not change at all.  Can anyone explain
this?
> >
> >Chad Morris
> >89 Carat
> >Salt Lake City, UT
> >
> >
> >
> >
>