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1987 VW Cabriolet...no spark, no start
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jbclem
Oct 8, 2007, 8:48:29 PM10/8/07
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I'm trying to help a friend with his Cabriolet...there's no spark at the
spark plugs. I've run some standard voltage tests (from the Bentley manual)
on the coil, pickup, ignition module, and so far everything seems ok. Can
someone give me some ideas for proceeding at this point. The only
substitute part I have is an electronic ignition coil from my 1983 Vanagon.
I know a regular 12v coil would be interchangeable in a non electronic
system, but not sure about the electronic ignition coil and if it's
interechangeable...and I want to be sure before I risk it.
spark plugs. I've run some standard voltage tests (from the Bentley manual)
on the coil, pickup, ignition module, and so far everything seems ok. Can
someone give me some ideas for proceeding at this point. The only
substitute part I have is an electronic ignition coil from my 1983 Vanagon.
I know a regular 12v coil would be interchangeable in a non electronic
system, but not sure about the electronic ignition coil and if it's
interechangeable...and I want to be sure before I risk it.
I'd appreciate some help, I'm a bit fuzzy about this ignition system.
jc
Lost In Space/Woodchuck
Oct 8, 2007, 9:30:15 PM10/8/07
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does camshaft and distributor turn while cranking?
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Jim Behning
Oct 9, 2007, 7:19:54 AM10/9/07
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I had a 1984 with electronic ignition. Burned a high tension coil wire
once. I also had intermitent no spark issues resolved by cleaning the
hall sensor contacts on the outside of the distributor and on the
wiring harness by cleaning with TarnX, rinsing and greasing.
once. I also had intermitent no spark issues resolved by cleaning the
hall sensor contacts on the outside of the distributor and on the
wiring harness by cleaning with TarnX, rinsing and greasing.
Dave
Oct 9, 2007, 9:14:59 AM10/9/07
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Have you tried troubleshooting in the opposite direction, from the plug
toward the coil?
If a recall correctly this oddball system uses a standard rotor and
distributor cap, and, hall sensor (magnetic pickup).
Dave
SFC
Oct 9, 2007, 1:14:35 PM10/9/07
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Bad ignition switch? Try a direct wire from + battery to #15 of the coil.
SFC
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