Steve

        I'm surprised that ScottD hasn't ChimedIn yet suggesting that you
should have a NoidLight so as to be able to check for a signal on the
InjectorWires. Is there possibly some sort of inductive pickup sensor
that you can get for your Fluke that might provided the needed info ~
probably expensive if it exists ~

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 7 Dec , 2013, at 10:48 AM, Steve Cotsford wrote:

> I am woking on the '88 Biuestar I bought back in April and I am now
> feeling able to work on it.       The van came with an uninstalled
> 2.1 (not the original from this van) that was missing some parts
> etc. which back in May I installed with replacement parts, exhaust
> etc.    I believe I have assembled it with all the Injection system
> and ignition system complete.     My progress was cut short by a
> vehicle accident almost 6 months ago and only now do I feel able to
> pick up where I left off.
> I had a fight with an aftermarket door lock system from which I have
> removed a fuse and I am now able to make the starter and fuel pump
> work.
> I have fitted a replacement fuel pump, filters etc and have it
> working and seen fuel pressure at the system gauge point of up
> around 39 psi on a mechanical gauge.
> I have checked out the spark plug firing order and seen that the
> distributor rotor is pointing to the right position when the pulley
> mark is at TDC for cyl 1.
>
> I have tried starting the engine multiple times and have had it
> firing consistently on 2 cylinders I believe.
>
> I then checked the Digifant injectors with engine turning and I
> don't seem to have any spray pattern coming from them in spite of
> the 39psi supply although the 2 on the l/h assembly have been firing
> I believe.
>
> I don't have any special equipment at my disposal as I live in the
> boonies about 1 1/2 hours away from a VW dealer or known VW
> mechanic.   I do however have a good Fluke meter and a Bentleys.
> I have been working on vehicles for 45 plus years though mostly VW
> diesels, Land Rovers and BMW motorcycles in recent years.
>
> !       Is there any advice on how I can check that the injectors
> are not plugged and that they are getting a signal to activate
> them?    Should I just drive to a dealer or mechanic and have the
> injectors pressure tested by people who know what they are
> doing?      Can I use my Fluke meter to determine that the injectors
> are getting a correct firing signal?    at the right time?    How
> does the ECU know when to fire the injectors?
>
> 2       Is there a way I can be more sure that the timing is
> correct?    Once again, I have checked that the firing order is
> right and that the distributor  rotor is pointing towards the notch
> with the pulley mark at TDC on cyl 1.        The Bentley gives good
> advice on checking timing on a running engine but obviously I cant
> do that yet.     The fact that 2 seem to be firing should let me
> know something right?
>
> 3       Any thing else that I should do?    Electrical tests.
> Mechanical tests.    Stuff that all Vanagon Digifant owners should
> know to do ??
>
> Thanks,  Steve