Freitag Spass :~) First I want to thank all those on the list who have delved to the very depth of their experience and knowledge on the more subtle nuances inherent in this most complex of problems: the stink'n blink'n ignition light. Having collated, serialized and done a regressive analysis on the statistically significant sample size supplied by our fellow list members, I am happy to report that we have the definitive answer ... a little known ECU function, the GF regulator. The key to the solution was in realizing that whereas the stink'n blink'n ignition light has no relationship with the ignition operation it has a very important function in GF regulation. If you recall the discussion a few weeks ago about the bad cold solder problems on the ECU board, well that was the GF chip. It can get overheated on those vans where the driver waits too long for the stink'n blink'n ignition light to go out. The designers never envisioned that drivers would waits so long and under designed the external cooling fins on the ECU. The GF chip has no direct influence on the engine management system. It does nothing more than calculate the delayed time delta between turning the ignition key and starting the engine. When your van is undergoing servicing at a VW licensed establishment, the technician uploads the accumulated RMS delayed time delta, or GF quotient, directly into their parts billing system. The GF quotient is not only applied directly to your bill but is pooled with all other clients' GF quotients and form an integral component of VW's part pricing policy and has, in significant years, appeared in VW's financial annual report. If you do not know your GF, ask the service technician the next time you pay your bill. I did, and my GF (Gullibility Factor) is 7 but I haven't noticed any significant fuel savings yet. Thanks guys/gals, Larry Johnson |
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