Date:         Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:11:27 -0700
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Real time help needed
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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You can test the hall easily enough.

Set engine at TDC #1

Remove distributor cap

Pull center wire from cap and set end of wire on metal

Loosed the 13mm nut that holds the distributor clamp to the block

Leave the nut on, by just a thread or 2

Lift the distributor up, as far as the clamp bracket will go since the
nut is still there.

Now turn on the key

With a finger, slowly spin the distributor shaft using the rotor.

Each 1/4 turn should trigger the fuel pump relay and thus the pump

Each 1/4 turn should cause a spark from the ignition center wire to metal

Each 1/4 turn should fire all 4 injectors

The hall wheel has 4 trigger points, so it should trigger 4 times per
turn of the distributor shaft.

Mark

Alistair Bell wrote:
> I agree about coincidence dying when turning , little bump. Can’t find any iffy connections though. Have the fuse panel down but the d15 connection seems goid, plus the relays work as I mentioned.
>
> Hall Sensor maybe. Might have spare at home . Power is present at hall sensor plug.
>
> I did try ign switch spare , hanging off column. No diff.
>
> Thanks for all the suggestions. It pouring here now and I think I’ll finish up my work work and get a ride home
>
>> On Mar 28, 2020, at 3:33 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Driving to work today, turn into alley and van dies. No sputter, just dead. Dash light come on.
>>
>> Cranks, no start.
>>
>> Fuel pump audible start and shut off. 3/4 tank gas
>>
>> Fuel pump and ecu relays in compartment clicking on power
>>
>> Rotor in dist seems fine
>>
>> Power to coil.
>>
>> Sure seems like ignition with the no warning death.
>>
>> Alone here so can’t do two man testing.
>>
>> I feel like I’m missing something obvious
>>
>> Any help?
>>
>> Alistair
>>
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