

| Subject: | Euro-Drive: UPDATE 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start |
| From: | "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )" |
| Date: | Fri, 14 May 1999 10:32:59 -0400 |
iATN Help: send blank email to: help@i-atn.com Upgrade: http://members.iatn.net/enhanced.html Archives: http://members.iatn.net/sponsorsindex.html Post Message: http://members.iatn.net/email/ _______________________________________________________ 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1 L Trans: Standard Mileage: 182,627 mi VIN: WV2YB0252HH004832 Fuel: EFI Ignition: Distributor Emissions: US Fed Misc Data: Van Symptoms: No Start Occurs: Always _________________________ UPDATE: __________________________ VW TECHS,I recieved many respones all very helpful.As suggested ground on drivers side of engine was broken and about to break apart under AC compressor.Repaired,and cleaned all grounds in engine compartment.Engine started and ran pumping gas out of tailpipe untill stall.As a little background,I am not the tech doing the work so some of my testing may be incomplete!All sensors have been tested and or replaced.ECM was shipped to NAPA test center and tested OK.I have a bad feeling that the ECM IS INDEED BAD.Any insights,suggestions,or tips would be helpful.THANKS IN ADVANCE! JERRY ____________________ ORIGINAL MESSAGE: _____________________ VW TECHS, I have a 87 VW Vanagon with no injector switching!All four injectors will light a noid light,however no switching takes place.Sent ECM to NAPA, of course,no problem found.I have tested all relative power and grounds,all good.I am sure I am missing somthing basic.THANKS IN ADVANCE! JERRY Jerry Thomas jerryt@mho.net Technician Jerry Thomas Silverthorne, Colorado, USA iATN Technician Sponsor http://members.iatn.net/pages/jerry_thomas2.html ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________ TESTING AND RESULTS fuel pressure - pressure,volume within specs _______________________________________________________ iATN Industry Sponsors: http://www.iatn.net/atn/ iATN WebSite: http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn.net/config/index.asp
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