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> Date:    Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:58:50 -0800
> From:    Marilyn Nelson-Ehret <ehretrm@SEANET.COM>
> Subject: Re: Hesitation problems
>
> At 09:19 AM 12/14/97 -0500, you wrote:
> >        My 83.5 Westy just started hesitating the other day.  It runs fine
> 99% of
> >the time I'm driving it but once about every 15 min it hesitates like
> >someone is throwing a switch on and off and the van bucks.  Gas mileage
> >seems to be a bit lower than normal too.  Any suggestions?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Bryan
> >
> Bryan, I've had the same problem with my 90 Syncro Westy.  Mostly on trips.
> I still don't know if the problem is solved.  It's like an instantaneous
> loss of ignition.  With the Syncro, I'm always concerned about the severe
> jerk on the drive train.  I put in a new oxy. sensor but I still don't know
> if it's fixed as I haven't taken any recent trips.  I'll be interested in
> the replys you get.  Roger Ehret, Gig Harbor, WA.
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> 7 Dec 1997 to 18 Dec 1997
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The most infuriating cause of the hesitation problem that I have found is poor
soldering in the computer. There are two large power resistors at the rear of the
printed circuit board whose leads did not wet properly. After 100,000 miles they
become maddingly intermittent. A simple resoldering fixes it.

VW has NEVER admitted to this problem, and typically $2000 in dealer charges get
racked up without getting you anywhere near the simple fix. One mechanic at the
"leading" Arizona VW dealer did not even know where the computer was. But he did
manage to trash brand new  hatch gas springs by using Vise Grip pliers on them!

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