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Re: [T3] Mystifying starting problem


on 7/19/03 3:13 PM, Jim Adney at jadney@vwtype3.org wrote:


> 
> To work right the brain needs electrical power this means that it has to have
> both a 12V connection AND a good ground. If either of these is missing the
> brain won't work at all. To check  either of these directly you have to pull
> the brain out and check for 12V on pin #18 and continuity to ground on pin
> #19.
> 

While I know this isn't my problem, just wondering specifically how to hook
up my voltmeter to do this.

I had the problem once more, on Saturday, just as I was trying to leave town
for a weekend vacation. Haven't had the problem since. Starts up fine. I'll
take note of that relay workaround though.

Maybe it wasn't sparking, but this is such an inconsistent occurrence (and
has only ever happened after short trips in warm humid weather) that I don't
know where to look when it does happen if all the ignition stuff appears ok.

Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait until the next time I urgently have
to get going somewhere...

-Mike

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