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Subject:Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
From:Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Date:Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:25:46 -0700

all true,
but I think a workmanship issue  or overlooked detail is more likely than a
part has failed.

----- Original Message -----
From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.

> Hi Ben.
>
> On OBD1, I know a failed RPM sensor (aka engine speed sensor) will
> cause a no start.
>
> Possibly a failed knock or CMP (cam shaft position sensor) sensor will
> do this too, but I"ll have to bust open my Jetta Bentley to verify.
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 6:04 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> The specific engine management stuff is question. That would affect
>> drivability but the thing should still start, right?
>>
>>
>>
>> BenT
>>
>>
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