I like that test. Hits a lot of the problem spots. 
You can't set it 180 out I don't think due to the off center drive. 

Bob

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> On Mar 28, 2020, at 19:15, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>