Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:59:13 -0500
Reply-To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Strange no-start problem
In-Reply-To: <vanagon%2006122217271103@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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I put a remote starter button in the engine bay which makes checking for
things like injector spray patterns and spark a breeze. It's also good
for doing compression tests without having to disable and ground the
coil (I just don't turn on the key). It also serves as a manual
equivalent of a hot start switch (relay).
Bear in mind, though, that a remote start switch such as this can be
dangerous if one isn't always making sure that the shifter is in neutral
(or park or neutral if automatic) before operating.
Mike
Geza Polony wrote:
> Volks,
>
> Sorry this post is long, but I'd appreciate some help on this one--I'm
> clueless. Problem: my '84 1.9 WBX won't start. Yesterday it ran well once
> started. It always used to cold-start perfectly, like one revolution, under
> any conditions. Quite impressive--almost too good to be true.
>
> 4-5 days ago I began messing with the fuel pump/fuel filter and it was
> around that time the van began to show more difficulty in starting. I think,
> but am not certain, the problem showed up before the fuel delivery system
> work. Progressive worsening until today, I can't get it to start at all.
>
> Replaced fuel filter, cleaned ground at pump, clean hot pump wire/connector.
> Fuel pump flow test checks ok. Relay is ok (at least the pump functions when
> ignition is on.)
>
> New pressure regulator. Replaced high pressure fuel hoses from regulator to
> injector rails. HEET in gas tank a week ago. Lucas gas treatment in gas
> three days ago. Techron in gas yesterday.
>
> Recently replaced thermostat; temp II sensor is good. New AFM, all vacuum
> hoses checked and clamped.
>
> I pulled one plug after trying to start and it was dry, otherwise normal in
> color.
>
>
> Could I have gotten some crap in the fuel injectors while messing with the
> fuel lines? Could this explain no start condition (I'd guess No, as it would
> start on at least three cylinders even if one was clogged.)
>
> Also, the plastic connector for the three wires coming out of the
> distributor was cracked. Thinking I might have bumped the wires together
> when replacing the regulator, I wrapped them back up with electrical tape.
>
> Thanks for any and all advice on this one. My frustration level is on
> orange, soon to be red. I HATE it when this van doesn't run! (And love it
> when it does!)
>
>
> Geza
>
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