Ärrg Mark. 

I might try that tomorrow, and when calmer. Hate to reset the shaft 180 out :-)

Thanks for the info.

Alistair 

> On Mar 28, 2020, at 5:11 PM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:
> 
> You can test the hall easily enough.
> 
> Set engine at TDC #1
> 
> Remove distributor cap
> 
> Pull center wire from cap and set end of wire on metal
> 
> Loosed the 13mm nut that holds the distributor clamp to the block
> 
> Leave the nut on, by just a thread or 2
> 
> Lift the distributor up, as far as the clamp bracket will go since the nut is still there.
> 
> Now turn on the key
> 
> With a finger, slowly spin the distributor shaft using the rotor.
> 
> Each 1/4 turn should trigger the fuel pump relay and thus the pump
> 
> Each 1/4 turn should cause a spark from the ignition center wire to metal
> 
> Each 1/4 turn should fire all 4 injectors
> 
> The hall wheel has 4 trigger points, so it should trigger 4 times per turn of the distributor shaft.
> 
> Mark
> 
> Alistair Bell wrote:
>> I agree about coincidence dying when turning , little bump. Can’t find any iffy connections though. Have the fuse panel down but the d15 connection seems goid, plus the relays work as I mentioned.
>> 
>> Hall Sensor maybe. Might have spare at home . Power is present at hall sensor plug.
>> 
>> I did try ign switch spare , hanging off column. No diff.
>> 
>> Thanks for all the suggestions. It pouring here now and I think I’ll finish up my work work and get a ride home
>> 
>>>> On Mar 28, 2020, at 3:33 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> Driving to work today, turn into alley and van dies. No sputter, just dead. Dash light come on.
>>> 
>>> Cranks, no start.
>>> 
>>> Fuel pump audible start and shut off. 3/4 tank gas
>>> 
>>> Fuel pump and ecu relays in compartment clicking on power
>>> 
>>> Rotor in dist seems fine
>>> 
>>> Power to coil.
>>> 
>>> Sure seems like ignition with the no warning death.
>>> 
>>> Alone here so can’t do two man testing.
>>> 
>>> I feel like I’m missing something obvious
>>> 
>>> Any help?
>>> 
>>> Alistair
>>> 
>>