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Date:         Wed, 5 Aug 1998 12:06:26 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: MORE '86 F.I. probs/search for answers
Comments: To: Eric Pickering <pickering.14@OSU.EDU>
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On Thu, 6 Aug 1998, Eric Pickering wrote:

> Ugh, still frustrated and looking for a solution. Here is a run down of > what I've done to figure out why my '86 runs like crap and dies out after > it warms up but runs really well for about 30 sec. after switching the key > off and restarting: (snip)> > > 4. Unhooked coolant temp sensor (#II, the blue one) and engine ran better > in terms of not dying (it would idle all day) but would respond well to > throttle, especially under slight load (up very slight hill). > > 5. CHecked sensor as per Bently and its resistance was OK and changed as > temp changed. > > 6. Grounded and bridged connector that goes to the above sensor. WHen I > gounded it it idled much more quickly, when I bridged it to the other > contact it ran more quickly and then started to choke. Sooo, I assume that > wire (back to the ECU and such) is ok. > ASSUME! Very bad choice! Use an ohm meter. Better yet, at this stage of the game, I would bet this wire is opened. Eric


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