Date:         Mon, 23 Nov 1998 12:28:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael J Vickey <vickrail@VELOCITY.NET>
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From:         Michael J Vickey <vickrail@VELOCITY.NET>
Subject:      87 Syncro "cutting out" electrical
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One of my 87 Syncro's has been occasionally "cutting out" - usually while
driving 30 to 60 mph. Just cuts out. Sometimes restarts right away,
sometimes does not. Last week I changed the following: new airflow meter,
new wire harness addition to airflow meter, new computer, new coil. I got
it started and it ran fine after I had changed the coil, but this morning
it died on me again while driving. Waiting for tow truck to bring it home,
as it would not restart.

When it cuts out, the starter works and I can hear the fuel pump as well. I
am hoping that when the tow truck brings it that it still won't start.
Maybe I can trace the problem. I am sure it is electrical in nature. All of
the grounds on the top left of the engine and to the left of the engine on
the sidewall, as well as the under-dash grounds have been cleaned. Maybe I
missed one somewhere, or perhaps there is a broken wire somplace. I am at a
loss.

Any ideas?

Michael Vickey
the current VW collection:
84 Vanagon Wlfsbrg blue (parts)
85 DblCab Pickup lt gray
87 Vanagon Syncro GL Wolfram gray
87 Vanagon Syncro GL dove blue
88 DblCab Pickup Tornado red
90 DblCab Pickup navy blue
90 DblCab Pickup Syncro black
91 Vanagon Camper GL orly blue
91 Vanagon Syncro silver (needs transmission)
93 Eurovan MV Tornado red
95 Eurovan Camper white