Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 16:59:40 -0500
Reply-To: Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
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Thanks, Dan.
Just now going over the Bentley to put together my next round of diagnostic
checks. Coil, rotor and distributor wire(s) resistance, etc.
Thought about the starting fluid to ascertain fuel issue, but wasn't sure
if that was recommended or not. I'll add it to the list.
It may be Wednesday before it happens as I was reminded that we spend
tomorrow with our two year old granddaughter, so Pearl will have to wait
another day... No contest.
Thanks again. All suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Mark
On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 4:44 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> hi Mark,
>
> Here are things to check (some of them are already suggested by others on
> this forum or you have already done)...
> - check the TPS (throttle position switch) - you must hear a click as soon
> as you move the accelerator.
> - check all small vacuum hoses.
> - check the large rubber elbow from the AFM to the throttle body for any
> crack. Cracks are more obvious to the engine when the ambient temperature
> drops in the winter. You could seal the cracks with silicone sealant.
> - check the connector to the AFM - it may look clean but a squirt of
> electronic cleaner won't do any harm.
> - check the timing, the distributor cap and rotor.
> - for testing... spray some starter fluid at the intake after the air
> filter.
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Dan,
>> I don't have either of those options, but if it comes down to it, then I
>> can't see any harm in buying another coil to have in my traveling arsenal
>> of spare parts. We'll see what tomorrow brings...
>> Mark
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 3:55 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> If you have (or borrow) a spare coil, put it in for testing.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022 at 12:46 PM Mark Pinnell <
>>> mark.stuart.pinnell@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi John,
>>>> Connections look good and the boot is secure on both ends, but no joy.
>>>> It
>>>> turns over very easily and it sure sounds like it wants to go...
>>>> Seasonal temperatures tomorrow, so I will pull that large connector and
>>>> go
>>>> through the tests in the Bentley as well as confirm spark and fuel again
>>>> (as it almost has to be one or the other). I do all of the grounds every
>>>> spring, but I'll do them again just in case. Can't hurt.
>>>> Thanks again for your suggestions. They are appreciated.
>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 2:22 PM John Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Hello Mark,
>>>> >
>>>> > I had an '84 1.9L with automatic transmission, and had the same
>>>> problem a
>>>> > few times. First thing I would check is the airflow meter. Make
>>>> sure the
>>>> > electrical connection is secure. Second thing is to make sure that
>>>> the
>>>> > S-shaped boot from the box that connects the airflow meter to the
>>>> throttle
>>>> > body is secure on both ends. If those connections are good, take a
>>>> look at
>>>> > the big connector that goes into the fuel injection module (it was
>>>> behind
>>>> > the left taillight on my '84). If the connector contacts are dirty,
>>>> you
>>>> > will get the same symptoms.
>>>> >
>>>> > John
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>>> > *From*: Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM
>>>> > <Mark%20Pinnell%20%3cmark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM%3e>>
>>>> > *Reply-To*: Mark Pinnell <mark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM
>>>> > <Mark%20Pinnell%20%3cmark.stuart.pinnell@GMAIL.COM%3e>>
>>>> > *To*: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>> > *Subject*: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
>>>> > *Date*: Mon, 7 Nov 2022 07:11:18 -0500
>>>> >
>>>> > Hi All,
>>>> > Looking for suggestions/next steps. Pearl has been running like a top
>>>> for
>>>> > 10K miles this summer, until last Tuesday...
>>>> > Fired right up as usual, but when I put her in gear (automatic
>>>> > transmission), she stalled and has not started since. Managed to
>>>> flood her
>>>> > and drain the battery in the process, but after letting her sit, and
>>>> > charging the battery, and trying to boost her over the last few days,
>>>> she
>>>> > still has me stumped. Have pulled, cleaned and gapped the plugs and
>>>> checked
>>>> > for spark (looked surprisingly good).
>>>> > Also put in a new fuel filter since I had one, and tested the
>>>> injectors and
>>>> > got the textbook cone spray.
>>>> > As she was running fine up to that point with no signs of anything
>>>> failing,
>>>> > so I am not sure what to check next.
>>>> > As I have a couple times in the past, I throw it out to the collective
>>>> > knowledge of the group to see what your thoughts are.
>>>> > At home with no trips planned, so certainly not an emergency. I
>>>> normally
>>>> > put her in storage well before the first snowfall, and would like to
>>>> solve
>>>> > this latest puzzle before doing that.
>>>> > Thanks in advance for your help,
>>>> > Mark
>>>> >
>>>> > (I sent this two days ago, then realized that it wasn't going through
>>>> to
>>>> > list members when I received no response. Thanks to Jim for getting
>>>> that
>>>> > sorted out.)
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>
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