Hi Dan,
I don't have either of those options, but if it comes down to it, then I
can't see any harm in buying another coil to have in my traveling arsenal
of spare parts. We'll see what tomorrow brings...
Mark

On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 3:55 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> If you have (or borrow) a spare coil, put it in for testing.
>
> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022 at 12:46 PM Mark Pinnell <
> mark.stuart.pinnell@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi John,
>> Connections look good and the boot is secure on both ends, but no joy. It
>> turns over very easily and it sure sounds like it wants to go...
>> Seasonal temperatures tomorrow, so I will pull that large connector and go
>> through the tests in the Bentley as well as confirm spark and fuel again
>> (as it almost has to be one or the other). I do all of the grounds every
>> spring, but I'll do them again just in case. Can't hurt.
>> Thanks again for your suggestions. They are appreciated.
>> Mark
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 2:22 PM John Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hello Mark,
>> >
>> > I had an '84 1.9L with automatic transmission, and had the same problem
>> a
>> > few times.  First thing I would check is the airflow meter.  Make sure
>> the
>> > electrical connection is secure.  Second thing is to make sure that the
>> > S-shaped boot from the box that connects the airflow meter to the
>> throttle
>> > body is secure on both ends.  If those connections are good, take a
>> look at
>> > the big connector that goes into the fuel injection module (it was
>> behind
>> > the left taillight on my '84).  If the connector contacts are dirty, you
>> > will get the same symptoms.
>> >
>> > John
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > *From*: Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM
>> > <Mark%20Pinnell%20%3cmark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM%3e>>
>> > *Reply-To*: Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM
>> > <Mark%20Pinnell%20%3cmark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM%3e>>
>> > *To*: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> > *Subject*: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
>> > *Date*: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 07:11:18 -0500
>> >
>> > Hi All,
>> > Looking for suggestions/next steps. Pearl has been running like a top
>> for
>> > 10K miles this summer, until last Tuesday...
>> > Fired right up as usual, but when I put her in gear (automatic
>> > transmission), she stalled and has not started since. Managed to flood
>> her
>> > and drain the battery in the process, but after letting her sit, and
>> > charging the battery, and trying to boost her over the last few days,
>> she
>> > still has me stumped. Have pulled, cleaned and gapped the plugs and
>> checked
>> > for spark (looked surprisingly good).
>> > Also put in a new fuel filter since I had one, and tested the injectors
>> and
>> > got the textbook cone spray.
>> > As she was running fine up to that point with no signs of anything
>> failing,
>> > so I am not sure what to check next.
>> > As I have a couple times in the past, I throw it out to the collective
>> > knowledge of the group to see what your thoughts are.
>> > At home with no trips planned, so certainly not an emergency. I normally
>> > put her in storage well before the first snowfall, and would like to
>> solve
>> > this latest puzzle before doing that.
>> > Thanks in advance for your help,
>> > Mark
>> >
>> > (I sent this two days ago, then realized that it wasn't going through to
>> > list members when I received no response. Thanks to Jim for getting that
>> > sorted out.)
>> >
>> >
>>
>