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Re: [T3] Suggestions on finding a short in the wiring harness?


On 8 Aug 2006 at 20:53, Graham wrote:

> Update: the starter is working again. Fiddling with the wiring got it
> going. Now I am cranking the car, and I have no spark. Checked the
> coil, no spark coming out. Replaced it. Checked the new coil. Still no
> spark. Checked with the multimeter. 12 volts running through it fine,
> pulling 6 amps. Nothing coming out. The resistance on both circuits of
> the coil is the same, about 9000 ohms. No spark coming out. Ideas?

Verify that the coil current goes from zero to full as the 
distributor turns. Make sure the points haven't tightened up. Make 
sure the capacitor is there and is a Bosch.  Always buy Bosch 
replacement ignition parts.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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