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Subject:Re: help , video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993 problem.
From:PSD
Date:Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:02:37 -0400

Bad ignition switch?  If you can, pull the wiring harness off the switch and
jumper the connector in the appropriate locations.  Look for a tutorial if
you're not sure.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Christophe Guilbert
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 6:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: help , video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993
problem.

Hi guys ,

Thanks so much to everyone trying to help me out,
Here are the latest development of my predicament.

just as a reminder , my engine start fine but stall immediately

I tested my fuel pump by measuring the amp while cranking the engine.
I have 2.4A , Bentley manual said the it should be between 6 to 8A.
Bentley than suggest that you check the ground if amperage < 6A. I hooks
the fuel pump neg terminal straight to the battery to give it a good
ground but I did not see any difference, still 2.4A

Also , I kind of remember that when you put the ignition on (before
cranking the starter), the fuel pump start for a couple a second. Is
that true ?
I don't hear the fuel pump running.

Also Bentley test above should be done shortening pin 36 and 39 of the
air flow meter , I did both with and without shortening. Did have the
same Amperage.

Any thought or suggestion

Thanks

Chris