I'm much more of a software than a hardware guy, =
though I'm
trying to get over it with your help.
I have appreciated all the posts on starting =
problems and
intermittent failures. I have been having a very similar problem, =
and had
determined that it was _not_
- the ignition switch
- sparks plugs, distributor cap, rotor
- the fuel pump
- the engine grounds
But it does appear to have been the Hall ignition =
control
unit. Having it replaced appears to have done the trick, though it =
may be
a bit premature to state that with certainty.
I read what I could find in Bentley, but would =
someone please
give me (us?) the "idoit's guide" to the Hall control unit, what it is, =
why it
is, why one goes wrong and how to diagnose without specialized
tools?
Kevin Edwards
Indian Trail, NC
1985 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 =
2:18
PM
Subject: Still need help!
So here's the update on my van and =
its problem of
starting.
I taped up all the loose wires from =
the heat
booster and tucked them away, checked the fuses and no problems =
there,
checked all the seals on the fuel tank and everything seems =
intact. No
signs of fuel leaking anywhere, but when I am under the van by the =
fuel pump
and filter I can smell a slight gas smell. It is not strong by =
any
means.
When I turn the key to get it started =
I starts
fine, but as soon as I let off the key I stops! When the key is =
turned,
it responds to the gas pedal but when I let off the key, =
nothing!
I'm checking the Bentley right now to =
see what
they might say for trouble shooting.
Is there any way to reset the
computer?
Thanks again everyone for any =
help!
Eggz