PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
|
WHAT
TO DO
Y. li spark
is present
at
Y.
Check
in
this
sequence:
black
coil
cable,
trouble
Turn ignition off. Remove
distributor
cap
and
roter. Clean distributor
|
is
in ignition
systern.
contacts
with stiff
paper (post
card).
Have
someone
start
the
engine.
|
Sparks
should
be visible between
contacts.
li
mo
spark.
check
contact of cable
connectors
between coil
and
|
distributor
cap.
Check
if
contacts
open.
If
there
is
still
no
spark,
see
|
your nearest
Authorized
VW! Dealer.
—
—
OO
as
OO
—_
|
6.
lf
spark is
fairly
good
|
8.
If
the
spark plug is dirty and
wet,
also
remove
the other
plugs:
un-
at
plugs, engine
may be
burned
gasoline
on
the
plug
electrodes
indicates
excessive
fuel
flooded,
supply!
Turn
engine
over
tor
at
least
10
seconds,
with
plugs removed, white
|
cable disconnected from coil
connector
No.
1
and accelerator
pedal
fully
depressed.
Install cleaned
and dried
spark plugs
or
new
plugs,
if
necessary.
Reconnect the white cable and
start
engine. lf engine
siill
does
not
start,
ask
jor
qualified
assistance.
Engine stalls shortly
|
9. Poor fuel supply.
9. See
paragraphs 11
and
12.
alter starting.
lf
you
are
not
fully
familiar
with
proper
repair procedures, do
not attempt
the
checks
or
repairs
described
on
this
page.
70
See also
CAUTIONS
on
page 56.
