Date:         Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:48:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
Comments: To: Erik Peterson <motoerik@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <4783ce9d0706251027q4cfef4d2s816fab67419544f8@mail.gmail.com>
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There are a couple of places in the engine compartment you can hook to
for "Battery".  The big wires on the alternator are effectively the same
as the positive post of the battery.  Also, inside the black box on the
forward firewall (driver's side) is a standoff that has a constant 12 volts.

Erik Peterson wrote:
> I tried to test the injector signal with a test lamp, but the leads
> kept falling out of the plug when I cranked the engine, and I was by
> myself.  I am pretty sure (but kinda assuming) that the injectors are
> not getting the signal.  The wiring checks good, the injectors ohm
> good, and I temp installed the old injectors just in case (no spray).
>
> RE: "I think it is more likely that the injectors are not getting the
> signal to open up."  Me too.  What would cause that, besides the ECU?
>
> **side note** It was a major PITA getting the timing light to indicate
> spark, I taped the trigger switch down & the wires barely reached from
> the battery to the plug wires.  I'll never  be able to actually check
> the timing that way...  My remote starter switch is also worthless to
> me, considering the battery location.  Is there an easy way to use
> these things on a Vanagon, or do I need battery extension cables?
>
> Erik
>
> On 6/25/07, Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@nd.edu> wrote:
>> "So I pulled the left injectors out to see if they were spraying, and
>> BINGO!, they're not! I'm excited at this point, because I've found the
>> problem, right?
>> I did all the VO meter checks on page 24.20 of the Bentley, and
>> everything checked good."
>>
>> I am not certain off hand which tests are described in 24.20 of the
>> Bentley, but did you look for a signal at the injectors when the starter
>> is engaged?  Bentley reccomends doing this with a test light rather
>> than a
>> multi meter.  If you are getting both fuel pressure and a signal to the
>> injectors, yet the injectors are not squirting fuel, this suggests the
>> injectors are toast.  I think it is more likely that the injectors are
>> not
>> getting the signal to open up.
>>
>> jake
>>
>