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Subject:Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
From:neil n
Date:Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:29:01 -0800

On 3/23/10, Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com> wrote:
>> I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the Hall Sensor?
>
> Yup - the little box below the coil.
>
>> Bentley shows method for checking. Doesn't seem too hard. Maybe use a
>> standard VOM??
>
> I played with that, and it seems to be the problem.
>
>> One is:  "Fairchild, Bosch and Siemens ... Build #33"
>> Other:    "Fairchild and Telefunken (AEG).... Build #35"
>> Any of that corresond to markings on yours?
>
> Unfortunately the only markings are the pin numbers :o(
>

The clue may lie in how VOM is connected to each type.

Seems to me that with build #33, 7 provides ground and build #35, 7 provides +

Or, you could email BD and ask.  :)

Maybe providing VIN of your '85 when you call/email BD?

Neil.

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