VW Electrical Technical Articles

Tech Article – Testing your Coil.

Tech Article – Testing your Coil.

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To check your existing coil, first make sure you have 12V going to the terminal 15 on the coil (Terminal 15 is positive, terminal 1 is negative (think of 1 sideways being negative). If you do, then pull the wire out of the center of the distributor with a rubber handled pair of pliers, and hold it about 1/4″ from the metal clips that holds the distributor cap on.

Parts you might need - link to category Ignition System

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By admin on September 21, 2009 | Electrical, How To's
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Trouble Shooting – Air Cooled VW Engine

Engine will not rotate when attempting to start

Check for loose battery terminal connections or corrosion.

Battery is discharged or faulty.

The Automatic Stick Shift is not in Neutral.

There could be broken, loose or disconnected wiring in the starting circuit.

The starter motor pinion is jammed in the flywheel ring gear.

The starter solenoid is faulty.

The starter motor is faulty.

The ignition switch is faulty.

The starter pinion or flywheel teeth are worn or broken.
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By admin on September 17, 2009 | Engine and Trans, Trouble Shooting
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Tech Article – Alternator Wiring Guide

Parts you might need - link to category Alternators

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