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• FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 23:31:58 PDT
  ...EVEN WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TO "OFF" AND EVEN WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED from the ignition lock. Note that the pump will...
• Re: Engine Miss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 14:09:26 -0500
  ...The miss problems I suffered were all rooted in a leaky ignition > wire for cylinder # 3. And, against all odds, this occurred three separate...
• Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 15:49:18 EDT
  ...Others have suggested that there is no system reserve if the thermostat is fully open and the system temperature (coolant) is varying with load...
• 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 16:58:36 -0500
  ...When I tested ignition control and the coil - both appeared good. Yet still it has times when it fails to start after a shutdown...
• misfire when hot
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 3 Oct 2013 10:23:31 -0700
  ...as recent Bosch cap and rotor, so it seems that the ignition system should be A-OK. Timing set per TenCent's method. I...
• Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 23:05:12 -0400
  ...Some where in the conversion, you do not have the warm up idle system working. You either need to graft the 87 idle speed...
• Re: '80 Westfalia, Electrical problems; need answers, like, really.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 09:02:44 -0500
  ...Have the power hooked up to either ignition on or always on power source on the fuse panel. I believe that you need one...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:17:32 -0700
  ...It's the best system I've seen yet, to prevent > > gascap loss. Incidentally, the VW key guy at the last show was > > cutting...
• Re: Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 20:04:22 -0800
  ...It connects both batteries in parallel when the >ignition switch is turned on, and isolates them when the ignition switch is >off. Very simple...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 10:07:29 -0800
  ...The ignition system etc. connects to the 15 buss. P 97.133 shows S18 as the fuse for the seat belt and brake warning...
• Re: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:49:12 -0700
  ...coil thus stopping the engine? Or possibly have been compromising my ignition system thus causing a poor running engine. Far fetched yes, but it...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:48:16 -0500
  ...I believe I have > assembled it with all the Injection system and ignition system complete. > My progress was cut short by a vehicle accident...
• Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:38:27 -0600
  ...A failing coil will do this and so will closing up points or a open ignition capacitor in a points based system. The ignition...
• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:02:01 -0800
  ...Some ignition systems up to 30 degrees advance can be seen (total of +36 with a static timing of +6), on systems with +12...
• items for sale: power lock setup & DK tranny w/ dz bh
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 07:47:57 -0700
  ...1.> Selling complete Vanagon power lock system with all motors, wires, locks, lock cores, ignition lock and key. ebay # 7924020172 2.> Selling Air Cooled...
• troubleshooting a starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:05:48 -0800
  ...what kind of component failures would cause this kind of issue? when i've had ignition system problems before (arcing from the wires or...
• Re: 1991 Carat AC - again!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 28 Sep 2016 14:15:38 -0700
  ...When I turn the ignition to "ON" but not start, then turn on the AC I do not hear the radiator/condensor fan come...
• Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
  ...The ecu also reads engine rpm via the ignition system ... after it sees all that, AFM info, air and coolant temps, some throttle position...
• Parts available from Erics Van
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Mar 2021 12:49:31 +0000
  ...Fuel injection and ignition system for above including harness. Complete rear brakes overhauled in 2018. Near new. Includes GoWesty HD drums and OEM style...
• 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:01:52 EDT
  ...tipped spark plugs Computerized management system with "Limp Home feature," incl. over-rev protection, monitors fuel injection and ignition. Vortec 4300 4.3L V...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:39:10 -0500
  ...The black ignition wire seems to >> power other components on current track 15 across the top of the >> pages >> in Bentley or I would...
• Hall sender bad? Unt why?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:39:27 -0400
  ...I'm not driving the van until this is fixed as I don't want to disturb anything else in the ignition system, like...
• Re: Another portable hot water on demand system
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:36:48 -0400
  ...Another portable hot water on demand system http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/eccotemp-portable-water- heater/377 86 Just saw the item today...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:04:01 -0700
  ...They were nice enough to pretest > without charging me. > > Failed on the EVAP test, this is where they pressurize the fuel system and > test...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:20:48 -0600
  ...I got everything packed up and ready to roll (in a > driving rain, no less), but when I hit the ignition switch, all I...
• Re: Inside the Air Flow Meter / AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:33:10 -0800
  ...Like points in a points & coil ignition system, and a phonograph needle too. So getting rid of a mechanical sweeper is highly desirable. How...
• FW: results of tests for Das Boot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:59:34 -0600
  ...Fuel pump relay and fuel pump actuate when ignition switch is turned on. Disconnected fuel line at the pump and verified that the fuel...
• Spring service completed (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:26:31 +0000
  ...steering/suspension inspected exhaust (all original) adjusted ignition timing checked ECU fault codes checked emissions control systems tested catalytic converter efficiency adjusted engine basics...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 06:18:30 -0400
  ...New Hall Sensor installed (internal black wire was worn) New Hall sensor plug ( cover was broken open and dirty) New ignition switch ( really worn...
• Re: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 22:53:29 -0700
  ...coil thus stopping the engine? Or possibly have been compromising my > ignition system thus causing a poor running engine. > > Far fetched yes, but it...
• Rev limits, definitive answer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 15:14:11 -0800
  ...Before the days of catalytic converters, RPM was limited by simply cutting out the ignition when RPM got too high. Cutting the ignition, however...
• Re: Starter Relais?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:50:50 -0500
  If the system is stock the problem could be either a bad ignition switch or the starter-solenoid is hanging up. If someone added...
• Re: Shear Bolts/Steering column
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 10:47:43 -0400
  ...This makes them difficult to remove and hence harder to steal the van by dismantling the ignition lock -- nothing to do with safety at...
• Adding twin carbs to 1600 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:21:10 -0000
  ...from an 009 distributor with pertronix ignition. I also intend to fabricate a better flowing exhaust system whilst retaining the standard heat exchangers (I...
• Re: Running Rich, need help (and wierd fuel pressure)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 22:18:40 -0400
  ...Hot wire the fuel pump so it runs > continuously with the ignition being off. This is easily done at the > fuel pump relay. Remove...
• Re: How far can you go on a tank of gas?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 22:09:02 -0500
  ...ignition timing set incorrectly, ignition advance not working, coil/plug wires/rotor/distributor cap/ spark plugs worn, air filter clogged up, fuel injection system...
• 2.1l Waterboxer For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:51:48 -0600
  ...This means you'll get: - an almost-new ignition system - a perfectly functioning FI system (T.Body has been recently rebuilt so the idle...
• Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:31:47 -0500
  ...the ignition switch. Replacing the switch and cleaning or replacing the starter and/or solenoid may solve the problem. Regardless, the system is under...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 May 1998 17:42:02 -0700
  ...Flywheel - Intake system - Fuel Injection system What is not included: - Alternator - Ignition Coil - Power Steering Pump and bracket - Syncro air intake system (Everything from...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:52:44 -0700
  ...If you do replace the tank replace the tank venting system as well, since dirt and water can enter there too. I assume you...
• 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:10:31 -0600
  ...Grounds are clean Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor...
• Re: push start
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:42:44 -0800
  ...for example, if you had an ignition system failure. You'd dump a lot of raw gas out the exhaust pipe which indeed could...
• Re: [Re: VW EMISSIONS CONSPIRACY] ...& how stuff works...
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 20:09:18 -0400
  ...http://www.howstuffworks.com/ignition-system1.htm This is a great site for explaining 'how stuff works' ..literally... Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Kasper...
• Re: Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 12:11:43 -0500
  ...It runs briefly at power-on to pressurise the system, and continuously when the ECU sees ignition pulses. Excess fuel is constantly flowing past...
• Re: Upgrading Digijet to 3-Wire O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Tue, 13 May 2003 19:34:35 -0700
  ...Upgrading Digijet to 3-Wire O2 > Sensor > > So how do you get the digijet system to fire up > the > "hot" wires on the 3...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:52:29 -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: 86 Camper Engine Elect Problem..Help
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Fri, 09 Feb 1996 15:51:29 +0500
  ...me too. >>There is an intermittent short in the engine electrical system that results >>in >>a >>dramatic loss of power. The condition lasts for...
• Re: Headlights, Rad fan... ??
  Historical mailing list - Lyle Lathem
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 12:34:12 -0500
  ...and the dimmer switch I did not put back in right, after replacing the ignition switch. A little tab on the bottom of the...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 13:23:29 -0700
  ...There is no ignition device called an "idle stabilizer". On Digifant systems, idle is controlled by varying the amount of air bypassing the throttle...
• Re: Reverse light madness
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 07:41:16 -0400
  ...Thomas Brobst Accu-Sort Systems, Inc Staff Mechanical Engineer 215-721-5061 fax 215-799-1600 If we knew what it was we were...
• Re: Help with Dometic 12v wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:45:21 -0400
  You won't see real voltage there until the alternator is "kicked" in, (ignition on and light off). The concept of using the blue...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:07 -0700
  ...cleaner >systemengine compartment wiring harnessthrottle body (pre-installed on >engine)engine management system (Bosch Motronic MP 9.0) all water >hosescomplete ignition system which...
• Re: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 May 2012 19:03:02 -0400
  ...a little extra work the 2.1 cooling system. The 1.9 fuel injection and ignition will work on the 2.1 just fine...
• Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:44:54 -0300
  ...solenoid … isn’t there suppose to be a connection to the ignition system (coil) here? Let’s assume I need to replace the starter...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:20:41 -0400
  ...I'm assuming that there >> is an electrical issue that is affecting both the fuel pump and the >> ignition system. >> I've cleaned up...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:23:55 -0800
  ...For the Vanagon while > most every light bulb has fuse protection to the bulb or even filament > level the ignition and fuel system is...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:17:39 -0400
  ...I had a Rabbit once that had a completely dead ignition system, due to a single bad crimp in a single relatively inaccessible plastic...
• Re: Odd Engine Performance
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:46:06 -0800
  ...body to head/engine, and clean all the connection on the ignition system (module, dizzy, stabilizer.) � John � � ________________________________ � On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 2...
• Parting out '84 Vanagon Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 17:13:17 EST
  ...Complete 1.9l engine- $800 (runs excellent, 100k miles, comes complete with coolant parts, wiring harness, ECU, ignition system, intake, and exhaust (leaky)). Instrument...
• Dream Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:01:32 +1200
  ...CD changers hidden radar/laser detector/scrambler Hella Raintronic auth wiper system Toyota automatic lights remote central locking w/window closer alarm electric windows...