Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1998 12:22:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Dave <dave@V-DUB.MUSA.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Dave <dave@V-DUB.MUSA.COM>
Subject:      Ignition System Question
Comments: To: Vanagon List <Vanagon@Vanagon.com>
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I checked my fuel injectors last night and found that when I disconnected
power from the left rear cylinder the idle did not change.  When I
disconnected the injector on all the other cylinders the idle dropped and
the engine almost died.  I checked the injector, it was only letting a small
amount of gas drip out, so I cleaned it and checked it again.  It now works
fine, so I hooked everything back up, started it and disconnected the
injector again, same thing, no change.  I checked the plug, it is getting
power.  When I disconnect the plug wire from the distributor nothing happens
either.  Another note, the engine idles at 2100 rpm, I just cleaned and
lubed the throttle body and linkage so it's not sticking.  Does anyone have
any ideas?  I would think that since the cylinder is getting gas and the
plug is firing it should have some effect when I cut power to it.  Any
suggestions would help.

Dave Filcoff            dave@v-dub.musa.com
Volkswagens!            http://v-dub.musa.com
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