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Subject:Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
From:Dennis Jowell
Date:Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:42:44 -0400

I found the problem! Worn out Hall Sensor. I added a zip tie to the plug on the distributor not the harness. Starts right up. Thanks to the suggestion from a Van Cafe old time mechanic and Chris their customer service person.
I have a new Hall Sensor ordered. Should have it here at the farm this week.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Learned a lot! I also now have a nice new digital VOM Meter for testing my Westy  electrics (Thanks Dennis H for that thought.)
Installing the new Hall Sensor looks challenging. I hope I do that correctly. 

Dennis J

Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont 

> On Jun 27, 2016, at 7:32 PM, Scott - IMAP <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> 
> why disconnect o2 sensor to swap in a new AFM ?
> 
> was that in the instructions perhaps ?
> I'd never touch the 02 just to change any part on the fuel injection system.  
> No need that I've ever come across. 
> 
> in my experience..the distributor, and that connection/plug on the side of the distributor are weak areas to be very careful about. 
> 
> 
>> On 6/22/2016 9:38 AM, Dennis Jowell wrote:
>> Newbury, Vermont 
>