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Subject:Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
Date:Sat, 12 Oct 1996 14:09:55 -0400

In a message dated 96-10-12 12:32:01 EDT, you write:

<< Can anyone say of the VW system uses a resistor, or is this an old 
 fashioned method?  >>
The VW vanagon ignition system does not use a ballast resistor...which is
usually present for starting purposes.The coil can fail w/o having a ballast
resistor.Do not be confused w/ the resistor attached to the coil for radio
suppression.This will not affect the coil since it merely filters the ecess
ufarads to ground.

Ed Berroth
84 Westy Wolf
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