Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 15:42:56 -0300
Reply-To: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject: Re: HELP: Engine stopped
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Ooops …. those are kila-ohms on the secondary (HT) circuit … put your meter into the right rage.
> On 07-Jul-2016, at 15:40, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca> wrote:
>
> Going by memory here:
>
> Primary circuit:
> #15 is live (low voltage side)
> #1 is switched ground (tach signal)
>
> You should have 0.5 - 0.8 (or 0.9) ohms across here
>
>
> The HT circuit is between 1 and wire to distributer (#4?): You should measure either ~2.5 - 3.5 Ohms or ~7 - 8ohms, depending on the generation of your coil … one is green the other grey … I cannot remember which is which.
>
> Make certain you disconnected the coil completely before measuring resistance!
>
>
>
>> On 07-Jul-2016, at 15:17, Fuzzy :philippe <fuzzmeister@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> Engine just died while idling in a parking lot. Zero resistance between
>> terminals 1 and 15
>> On Jul 7, 2016 11:03 AM, "Roy Nicholl" <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:
>>
>>> Centre ignition wire …. you mean from the coil to the distributor?
>>>
>>> Start working backwards … is the coil failing? When there is no spark …
>>> do you have power into the coil?
>>>
>>>
>>>> On 07-Jul-2016, at 14:58, Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Nope, saw that message afterwards. I'll bow out. I've never seen that.
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM, Fuzzy :philippe <fuzzmeister@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> There seems to be a lack of spark from the center ignition wire. Does
>>> that
>>>>> connect with the issue you had?
>>>>> On Jul 7, 2016 10:55 AM, "Tyler Hardison" <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Phillippe,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I too had this issue.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The problem is likely vapor lock caused by clogged fuel filter or
>>>>>> possibly the pressure regulator.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Look under the van on the passenger side for the fuel filter(s). If you
>>>>>> have two, you can eliminate the front square filter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --t
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Fuzzy :philippe <
>>> fuzzmeister@gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I don't post here often but I'm hoping you guys can help.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have an '87 2.1L Vanagon GL
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I drive it, and suddenly the engine stops and won't restart for about
>>>>>>> 10min. Then it starts and runs for a few minutes and dies again.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thoughts? I'm on the road with basic tools and multimeter, but I
>>> haven't
>>>>>>> done this sort of diagnostic before. I could use a short talk on the
>>>>>>> phone
>>>>>>> with anyone who can help. I also have the servicing manual but these
>>>>>>> books
>>>>>>> assume basic knowledge of such engines, which I don't.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> A quick text to 415-505-0786 would be awesome!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks so much,
>>>>>>> Philippe
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
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