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In a word, No. You have to check them in relation to each other. I don't have my Bentley handy to get the numbers, but it is like #21, 22, and 20? But you check the two outside pins for continuity, then one on the middle pin and one on the outside pin. I think that the below was sent to me as advise on testing the contacts and it was just as stated. One word of caution. I tested mine with this method and they responded well, however they were still very cruddy and needed cleaning. If I would have just went by this reading, I would have missed the problem. But I think you already posted that you cleaned them, just an FYI. Thanks, Jason Smith '72 Fastback FI AT '97 Jetta http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm <http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm> >Ran across this while perusing old unread posts. >The trigger points inside the distributor body control the firing of the > injectors. It is easy to test the operation of these points with a VOM. It > has a 3-pin connector. Middle connector lug is common. Test continuity of > the points with the VOM while somebody cranks the engine for you. If you're > using an analog VOM and the points are good, you will see the needle swing > back and forth as the points open and close. Question: with the VOM do you just clip one lead to the respective lug >and the other to ground? ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/