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• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:16 -0600
  ...I had new plugs >>>>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>>>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: To hot or not?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 08:08:49 -0800
  At 9:56 AM -0600 2/28/97, Randy Newell wrote: >OK, I might have air in the cooling system, so how do I...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:05:53 -0700
  ...electrical issue that is affecting both the fuel pump and the ignition system. I've cleaned up the two multi-pronged ground connections above...
• You are kidding, right? Re: DIESEL is............
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 19 May 1998 08:55:26 EDT
  ...I won't rehash all of the advantages of a compression ignition motor, and the dis-advantages of a complicated, in-effiecient gasoline-buring...
• Trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Brent Applhead Jarvi
  Fri, 1 Jul 1994 08:39:37 -0400
  Hello I have been in the process of putting (or attempting to put) the FI system back on my 76 engine, which is still...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 22:31:18 -0500
  ...First which temp sensor > did you replace? So far I have eliminated the plugs, wires, > distributer, and coil in the ignition system as possible...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:29:27 -0500
  ...If you want to ditch the ignition system, buy a diesel. Angus On Nov 21, 2013, at 2:52 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:19:10 -0500
  ...Dear Bob, That's actually a recipe for destroying the ignition system in progressive and mysterious ways (because of over-voltage). Correct procedure for...
• Re: '84 Vanagon Valve problem?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:36:53 -0400
  ...with ignition wires, and oil additives won't help, either. My guess is that there's something loose in your exhaust system and when...
• Re: Just back from the mechanic, HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Tue, 9 May 2000 12:56:21 -0400
  ...Then add everything not on the above short list, things >like, Wasserboxer leak, FI system probs, ignition system, >body/paint/glass/interior, steering, wheel...
• Re: Sensors or what else?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 19:41:36 -0700
  ...knowledge of the system, but it sounds like it could be a couple things. If the light comes on at ignition on without the...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:10:30 -0700
  What year is your Vanagon? Or, what engine? If I recall, my friends 1.9 WBX Digijet system would prime the pump more than...
• Re: Looking for good used or rebuilt Air Flow Meter for 81 AC California Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 11:58:18 -0400
  ...fuel injection of ignition problems when the heads are falling off, gaskets blown, valve seats loose, etc. If the EGR system is missing and...
• Ignition prob ?, '85
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 17:49:36 -0300
  ...I cleaned all the ground wires for the FI system, cleaned all connectors on Hall unit, idle stabilizer, distributor, brain. And it started/ran...
• Re: Friday ramblings about a 66 Bus with A/C
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 4 May 2007 21:18:16 -0400
  "Installed a pointless ignition system ....." Why bother? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 04...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:15:17 -0700
  ...I'm assuming that there > is an electrical issue that is affecting both the fuel pump and the > ignition system. > I've cleaned up...
• Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:19:34 -0400
  ...either the coil or the fuel injection system when I turn the key in the ignition. Everything else is getting power. When I try...
• LOW POWER 84GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 04:18:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have swapped out every component in the fuel and ignition system including fuel rails. The only thing I haven't changed is the...
• tuneups and gas mileage. - 77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:42:32 -0800
  ...I know it needs a tuneup, but all that can really change is the plugs, since I have a Crane optical 700XL ignition system...
• Re: Engine (VanaJetta) won't shut off when hot.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:34:48 -0700
  ...On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > Hi Neil, > > Is it running on because the ignition...
• Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:18:46 -0700
  ...This is generally caused by a lean mixture if the engine and ignition system are in good condition, which mine are. Check your plugs...
• Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 21:55:28 -0800
  ...The VW ignition system > is really tolerant of excessive gaps until the coil says enough and fails > internally from the high voltages. Lean and...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:55:36 -1000
  ...there is no separate ignition module on 2.1's, 86 and later. is liquid gas actually in the exhaust pipes ? or is there...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:23:31 -0700
  ...digitool - >> a piece of cake! >> > > Do I need a Digitool for my Digifant engine system? How much does one of > those cost? > > Don Hanson
• Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 10:18:00 -0400
  ...This activated the long trip sensor in the fuel injection system and my van fortuanatley died in the driveway right after loading it to...
• Re: i dont know!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 11:36:27 +0200
  ...In an ignition system, this phenomenon is put to work by the action of a shutter wheel in the distributor that interrupts the field...
• Re: Engine stops, then restarts itself ... sometimes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:17:27 -0400
  ...Engine stops running, like the ignition switch is >turned off. All electrical for the rest of the car seems fine: all >dashboard elec. is...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:33:05 -0500
  Sounds like your ignition switch to me. Don't buy a cheap one either. Jason 84 Westy 90 LT Florida On Sun, Nov 11...
• Re: Vanagon minds lend me your ears?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:48 -0400
  ...Also on the ignition system there is a switch which you can see when you take the plastic collar off of the steering system...
• Re: Fuel Line leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:17:26 -0600
  ...OF IGNITION. Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP. Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:41:38 -0700
  ...My understanding is that one should check ignition system before looking toward fuel or FI stuff first. Has it been sitting a while, or...
• Re: Oil Pressure System Confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 09:47:27 -0400
  Once the high pressure warning is activated, it remains on until the system see the high pressure switch satisfied or the ignition is reset...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:10:02 -0500
  ...month? Ironically, the ignition switch. It's failure was evidenced by warning tones and warning lights for a brake system problem, as well as...
• air cooled ignition distributor questions
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:13:25 -0400
  ...I'm not looking to replace my entire ignition system or anything,, just to get this system back to something that is lower maintenance...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 07:31:40 -0600
  ...It had an electronic ignition instead of a pilot light. I much preferred this system to the pilot light arrangement that was in the...
• Re: FW: Diesel No Start?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:26:43 -0400
  ...which is associated with the preglow system, > disconnect them one at a time and turn on the ignition. > When the correct one is disconnected...
• Re: New Tech. in Old Applications.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 00:17:43 -0400
  ...In the Kettering ignition system you have an apparent conflict -- you need a changing voltage to make the coil work, but you have only...
• The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hammerdorfer
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:02:07 -0600
  ...On the advice of the good people on this list, I replaced my ignition switch, water temp sensor, 2 fuel system relays, I checked...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:06:20 -0400
  ...then you know that most of the fuel > injection, ignition, and fuel supply systems are working and you won't > waste time and money...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:34:13 -0800
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/vanagon-ignition-switch/ BenT sent from my electronic leash On Nov 11, 2012, at 4:00 PM...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:37:55 -0600
  ...But - > No mention of his complete new, modern FI / ignition system to replace the > antiquated originals? His turbo system that has been tested and...
• RE: Volkswagen 'quality' /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 13:26:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...had a carb and a point ignition. VW Content: How many people have ripped the fuel injection system out of their Type 3's...
• Intermitant No Start
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Fri, 4 May 2007 22:39:54 -0700
  ...New IMI starter, new ignition switch, cleaned the grounds and it would still not start at total random but fine like 90% of time...
• Re: Just damn died
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 07:14:00 -0400
  ...The for systems are as follows: the starter system, the ignition system, the mechanical system, and the fuel system. First off is the starter...
• DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:36:40 -0500
  ...98 RON - 93 (R+M)/2 ignition type: transistorized hall effect trigger location: distributor fuel system: Bosch Digijet Injection type: multi-point fuel injection...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 16:54:15 -0400
  There is no way for the vanagon fuel system to "know" when or if the system is pressurized. The fuel pump is controlled by...
• Re: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 18:25:48 -0500
  ...Came back out, key in the ignition, ignition on - check idiot > lights, listen for fuel pump to pressurize the fuel system, key to start...
• Re: Oops...forgot, I also have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:44:13 -0400
  ...I tore into the whole starter electrical system and found no faults and finally gave up and started on the ignition wiring. All of...
• Rare Occurance, Bulley on the roadside.
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 16:44:44 -0400
  ...CRAP this thing has an ignition system!!! Make a long story short, the weatherman made my day. As we got the first precipitation in...
• Re: '86Westy-2nd battery?&need jack,curtain,washer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Perry
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 14:51:32 -0700
  ...It >charges while the ignition is turned on, and is isolated when the ignition >is turned off. > >Someone please correct me if I'm...
• '87 Syncro Westie Starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 13:33:02 -0600
  ...The lights come on at the dash are, so the ignition is working, but no starting. It happened twice on this trip. The goofy...
• Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 14:59:03 -0500
  ...Any suggestions? > > > > > > All ignition components are new (cap, rotor, wires, plugs), The airfilter is new, the ignition is right (5deg. BTDC), etc. > > > > > > Help! > > Christian...
• Horn beeps when starting '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Lavery
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 21:36:44 -0800
  ...As I turn the key in the ignition and start the vehicle, sometimes (but not always), the horn beeps on and off in no...
• Re: intermittent nostart/stalling disease
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 22 May 1998 09:22:31 -0500
  ...intermittent nostart/stalling disease >Frank Terhaar-Yonkers wrote: > >> Rant, rant, rant - >> >> Now *both* my Vans ('86 GL & '88 Westy) have flaky FI/ignition systems...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving - RESOLVED for now
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 3 Apr 2018 20:15:03 -0700
  ...Switched the ignition a dozen times from OFF to ON, but not START. Each time the pump would run and not turn off. No...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:30:20 -0800
  Sounds like a bad ignition switch. It's the electrical portion and not here keyed one. Cheap and easy to replace. BenT sent from...
• Re: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 15:41:33 -0700
  ...Came back out, key in the ignition, ignition on - check idiot lights, listen for fuel pump to pressurize the fuel system, key to start...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 25 May 2008 10:09:13 -0400
  ...http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/systems/j57.htm 670 US gals of distilled water is injected only during take-off to increase...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:19:31 -0700
  ...After > 'start' ..when the engine is running....yes, then it gets the 'keep the fuel > pump relay energized' information from the ignition system. > I...
• Swap Update 2
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 11 May 1998 18:35:07 EDT
  ...tie the two systems together. It appears that I am going to need to set up a fuel pump and ignition relay like is...