Off the top of my head, the ignition switch is a
well known problem to cause this.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Fri, 31 Jul 1998, Don Griffin wrote:

> Hey there Guys and Gals,
>
> Well, I've been searchin the archives for the past few hours and get "very
> close" but "No Cigar" so here I am : )    I'm still working on the 80 Custom
> Poptop with the stock 2.0 air-cooled with FI every time I make it back to OKC
> (which hasn't been often enough)
>
>  My problem is this: starter works fine and engine turns over but NO spark
> from the coil.  If ya remember a few weeks ago I replaced the plugs and coil
> (old coil had orange spark at time).  I know the new coil is good because it
> worked a couple a weeks ago when I was last there but I tried the coil off my
> daily driver (82 Westy 2.0 AC FI) just ta make sure and didn't get a spark
> from that coil either.  I checked all the fuses with VOM and they checked OK.
> Battery at full charge but I did notice the voltage regulator area on back of
> the ALT got HOT while doin all that cranking or come ta think of it even got
> hot with just the key in the ignition. Would this prevent juice to the coil?
> If I'm overlookin the obvious ...SLAP ME! : )
>
>  I pulled the Volt Reg out to test it (any suggestions on how?) and noticed
> the PO has a little brown wire soldered to it that was crimped to a red wire I
> haven't traced yet... What would ya run off the Volt Reg? Gauge of somesort?
> BTW, a buddy o'mine did try to jump it last week to move it outta the driveway
> after runnin down the battery.  I've heard this can sometimes cause problems.
> I'm flyin back there on Monday so hope ta apply some of the "massive
> brainpower" of the list to "Eve"  I know she's gettin lonely sittin there in
> the drive :..(
>
> Thanks in advance for any input or suggestions.  Gotta luv the list.
>
>
> Later man,
>
> Don (SkyCruizer)
> Life is a "Choose Your Own Adventure" Book
>