that's true, but that's not where the Hall Generator in the distributor
gets its power from.
check for 12 volts on terminal 15 of the coil, black wire, with key on,
engine off.
if that's there ....ignition switch is probably ok.
granted, the ignition switch is a weak link, and can cause all kinds of
weird things, like headlights not working. Consider it for sure ...
but I'll be surprised if that's it. ( should always carry a spare one of
those too - easy to plug in for a test, but a little harder to replace it )
so ....is there injector pulse, but no ignition ?
that is a very common no-start thing.
it's important to know if it's just lack of ignition, or lack of fuel
injector signal too, or instead. Also ...does the fuel pump pre-run
like it should?
Often the hall unit in the distributor is the cause - if everything
else is there, but no ign.
I would not consider owning a waterboxer vanagon without a spare known-good
distributor on board.
You don't even have to install it in the engine for a test - , just remove
the plug from the side of the distributor, plug it into your spare one, , turn
on the key, turn dist with fingers...if you've got spark now.....you're back in
business.
the power to the side of the distributor comes from the ECU. I'm
looking at page 97.105 in my Green Vanagon Bentley book.
I sure hope you guys have that book !
It's essential equipment if you own a syncro ........even if you don't work
on it yourself. World of good info in that book.
hope you get it fixed soon and painlessly !
Scott
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:11
AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Won't
start
Start with the ignition switch. (common problem)
>
stephencriddle <criddle@wn.com. au> wrote:
>
> Hi all, I have a problem where to engine will crank over, but not
fire.
> I have taken it to a REPCO service center and they have traced
it back
> to no power getting to the module on the side of the
distributor.
> Trying to find out where the wires come from.
>
Help please.
>
> Steve