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• Re: emissions inspection failure(Utah)
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 18:46:48 -0500
  ...pressure ever been checked? How about the temp sensor, AFM, and ignition system? If not, find a better mechanic. This type of problem can...
• Re: Diesel: "Tach" to replace clock?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 18:14:28 EST
  ...have a tach in the normal sense since there is no ignition system, but some sort of RPM sensor. If so, where and how...
• Re: Door buzzer - I killed it! -"mexican hat dance"
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 16:00:55 -0500
  ...Door buzzer - I killed it! -"mexican hat dance" > > > With the ignition off, but the lights turned on the system circuitry > > turns off the head...
• Any way to trick the Digijet ECU into generating injection pulses without the RPM/ignition signal, for test bench purposes?
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:08:59 +0300
  ...system so it starts quicker). Now I want to check the fuel injectors output too. I already know that without the hall-generated ignition...
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:38:39 -0400
  ...signal that not only tells the injectors to fire, and the ignition system to spark but also turns on the fuel pump! If this...
• Strange" no start" symptoms(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 04:34:59 -0600
  ...One thing that appears to be different from before the engine R&R is that now, when I turn on the ignition switch, my...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:10:40 -0700
  ...this white wire, is the ONLY connection between the ignition system and the ECU on a 1.9 waterboxer. That's the wire the...
• '88 Vanagon Emmissions fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 15:16:10 -0800
  ...Fuel Injection / Bosch AFC EFI Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / Hall Effect Distributor Trans: 3-speed Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 140,000 mi Emissions: Federal VIN: WV2YB025XJH...
• Re: Wiring harness to distributor plug
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 07:47:45 -0400
  ...source for this part, Bosch 1 234 485 024 Plug Sleeve, > Ignition System. It's the connection from the coil to the distributor. The...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 23:15:23 -0400
  ...But the thing is still broken. > In all cases, switching off the ignition and switching it back on seems >to clear the system and...
• Re: Emissions testing 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 06:48:58 EST
  ...Throttle position switch, Temp II switch, AFM, Oxy sensor, CAT, exhaust system leaks, air intake leaks, vacuum leaks, air filter, timing, cap & rotor, ignition...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:31:20 -0700
  Good on ya! > What I'm thinking I will do is splice into the black wire off the > ignition switch before it gets to...
• Re: Head light mystery
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:55:10 -0500
  ...In the stock system power goes right through the switch. But with the relays that heavy power load is re=routed. On Wed, Jun...
• Wasserboxer stalling
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:39:02 -0700
  ...all ignition and fuel systems are ok, but ECU doesn't issue spark or injection commands, thus no spark or fuel smell in exhaust...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:23:58 -0400
  ...This is probably common to all the systems you have that don't work. In which case the problem is almost certainly your ignition...
• Re: WBX 1.9 or 2.1... what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 20:04:29 -0500
  ...The 2.1 will work perfectly with the 1.9 ignition and fuel injection. The oil cooler can be grafted into either cooling system...
• Re: no spark, no gas, no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:07:57 +0000
  ...When I went to check the fuel distributor (CIS system) by >pulling an injector and cranking the system, I get no fuel. Pump is...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:02:35 -0400
  ...Over advanced ignition timing, excessive oil carry over, or coolant in the combustion process are often causes of Cat failure in addition to mixture...
• Re: Fwd: 1985 Vanagon - Replacing Engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:45:59 -0500
  ...You should also have a small green (or black) rectangular box, the idle stabilizer, mounted on the left side between the ignition coil and...
• Re: Emissions testing 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 16:13:26 -0500
  ...Throttle position switch, Temp II switch, AFM, Oxy sensor, CAT, exhaust system leaks, air intake leaks, vacuum leaks, air filter, timing, cap & rotor, ignition...
• Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:46:04 -0700
  ...When the switch is closed, the ignition coil will not get pulsed and there will be no spark. The fuel pump will run and...
• Re: FW: Cold Starts
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 21:43:20 -0600
  ...Some small changes are possible, but anything major needs a different coil, and possibly a different ignition system. To reiterate, the plug type or...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 14:52:38 -0400
  ...Better yet, use that "key in the ignition switch" wire from the ignition switch to turn on and off a relay that powers the...
• Re: 86 Westy cuts out sporadically, now won't start
  Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:23:54 -0700
  Thanks for all the input so far! Putting in a new ignition switch did the trick, at least as far as the starting is...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:19:08 -0700
  Actually although I don't recall exactly I believe it was '85 when the GTI got knock sensor ignition, and certainly all VW inline...
• Re: headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 21:00:35 -0400
  ...The electrical part of the ignition switch is very often the cause of un-explained gremlins in your elctrical system. I believe the DIY...
• Starter relay
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sun, 4 Dec 1994 12:31:37 -0500 (EST)
  ...You jump into the van, put the key into the ignition (not the silver socket) turn it to the start position, the leds light...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 05:54:13 -0400
  ...the sparky ends. But I could not get them to budge. Ignition > wires not being inexpensive, I didn't apply full force, but instead...
• Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:22:23 -0500
  ...past 20k? What type plugs? Platinum? Plain copper? The factory VW ignition system is pretty robust. The coil packs enough energy to jump a...
• Re: Fuel pump fuse -''88 Gs,
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:36:37 -0700
  ...only a relay... > > On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> The fuel pump, ignition system, and...
• Roadhaus - Spare Parts to Carry
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 13:55:46 -0500
  ...set (problem with axle stub being round of round) Exhaust System Gaskets = 2 Ignition Switch = 1 X Circuit Relay = 1 Headlight switch = 1 Lower...
• Re: What is happening?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:35:21 -0700
  Joel , I should have mentioned that my system is '91 Jetta-Golf Digifant II which is similar to Vanagon Digifant. My engine is from...
• Re: Wont start. need help
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 18:34:57 EDT
  ...Smith <earlsmit@ISLANDNET.COM> writes: >This system is really insane. How is the Cat connected to the >ignition? .... >Soooo - If there is spark and...
• V'gon upper respiratory difficulties
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 10:24:42 EST
  I have read with sympathy recent posts about hiccoughing and hestitating in the Digijet and Digifant systems. Those who were on the list a...
• Re: tiico engine for sale, soon
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:35:58 -0700
  ...Complete conversion with > engine, mounts, ignition system, etc coming available in a few months. > this is the complete engine conversion 'kit' for a 50...
• Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 02:09:50 -0400
  ...with a now assumed good fuel filter and pump, the suspicion falls even more on the ignition system (incidently, it is possible the bad...
• Re: cranky when wet
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:14:55 -0800
  ...There used to be this spray on plastic sealant stuff you could get for ignition systems. You'd let it dry out completely, then...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -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: [SPAM] Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 25 May 2008 12:23:20 -0400
  ...Once the water supply has been exhausted, the system will allow unmetered air to enter the system. This will lean out the mixture, creating...
• Re: You are kidding, right? Re: DIESEL is............
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Wed, 20 May 1998 01:28:10 -0400
  ...Wherever educated designers must > find a power system with completely bullet-proof reliability, unbelievable > longevity, top-notch effieciency, compact mighty power, and low cost...
• stereo power - with the key or without.
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 03:44:16 -0400
  ...You can get your stereo to power up with the key in the ignition and NOT turned. Thus, insert the key (no turning necessary...
• Re: 86 Westy cuts out sporadically, now won't start
  Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:54:21 -0700
  ...Putting the new ignition wires in probably cured the dying at rapidly dropping rpms but it may have been a combination of the two...
• Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:33:10 -0400
  ...This behavior started recently after I made some changes to the ignition system. I believe that the problem is related to my changing out...
• Re: #3 late timing + Minutiae: Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 13:38:30 +0100
  ...VW obviously first had to recognize the problem and started research, changing ignition timing in this manner is probably the last thing to do...
• Re: Radiator fan won't go off
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 22:48:29 -0400
  ...Do you have a/c? seams to me since the design of the a/c system switch forces on the cooling fan this switch...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:02:20 -0700
  ...The ECU has to see the that the engine turning - it gets that from the distributor/ignition system. throttle position switch Of course lack...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:33 -0500
  ...One thing it *won't* be happy about is unhooking FI or ignition driver outputs while it's running (damage can be invisible and...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 1999 11:34:36 -0400
  ...shows a smooth sweep >coolant temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system >,hall generator,Idle stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, >wires, plugs, OK...
• Re: rewiring '87 foil for an '85 single oil pressure system?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 17:25:48 -0800
  ...I need to rework the later type OP warning system to > work in an '85. > > > > There must be a way to jump the plug...
• Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:27:44 -0800
  ...a > key registered to that vehicle), or she's not gonna start -- without > some mechanic work to bypass the Immobilizer system. Popping the > ignition...
• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:17:55 -0800
  ...So are you suggesting that you will be coming out with a magneto igntion system for vanagons .. or perhaps dual ignition system ? I'm...
• Re: Pet peeves/door chime/buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 00:52:35 -0500
  >>Not to mention my pet peeve, the Government mandated >>%&*%$#@()><^%$@!!! buzzer that shrieks every time the door >>is opened with the keys in the ignition...
• Re: Gas in oil
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 25 May 2001 00:22:24 -0000
  ...The fuel system stays pressurised for some ten minutes when you switch off the ignition, so there is a potential for a lot of...
• Re: Coolant Refill Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 21:05:31 -0300
  ...Is there a procedure for adding coolant and bleeding the cooling system? [text/html]
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:13:30 -0400
  ...Seems to me the ignition system on the waterboxer engined Vanagon's is not powerful enough to fire these plugs correctly. Am I just...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:49:28 -0800
  You likely need a new ignition switch. Cheap and easy to replace: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_428_145/ignition-switch...
• Re: Using FM stereo for film soundtrack: tach effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 15:03:29 -0700
  ...none of that works, the next thing to check is your ignition system. > Make sure all connections (especially the coil to cap and cap...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:10:46 -0500
  At 04:11 PM 2/1/2013, neil n wrote: >A few years ago I replaced the ignition switch. The dash was off at...
• Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 00:16:28 +0100
  ...Any suggestions? > > > > > > > > All ignition components are new (cap, rotor, wires, plugs), The airfilter is new, the ignition is right (5deg. BTDC), etc. > > > > > > > > Help! > > > Christian...
• Jacobs Compusensor ignition system FS/71 beetle stuff and some VG parts.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 03:45:33 -0600
  ...Only requires a point style ignition. Easily mounts on the firewall and then jumper leads to both sides of the coil. Sell it for...