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Date:         Thu, 7 Jul 2016 15:40:53 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: HELP: Engine stopped
Comments: To: "Fuzzy :philippe" <fuzzmeister@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAB8jFUsg3F9MpLStAh4D-wKJVK8vn+AXsxGME0aGGkR5VTLGLA@mail.gmail.com>
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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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