RE: Fuel Pump or Ignition Module

[Ewan Hopkins <Ewan.Hopkins@computeraid.co.uk>]

I used to get something very much like that.  I replaced the fuel pump and
transfer pump and it went away.  
It would be worth pulling the transfer pump from the tank and checking the
state of the filter on the bottom of the pump.  If it is clogged, it could
be putting extra strain on the main pump, causing it to overheat.

It could also be the ignition amplifier module or even the coil.  The
ignition amplifier is mounted on the tray next to the fan motor, to the
right of the coil. It has a multi-pin connector with a wiring assembly
leading back towards the coil.  They both can become sensitive to heat and
give similar symptoms to those you described.

HTH,

Ewan Hopkins

-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Grossi [mailto:cgrossi@dwc.edu]
Sent: 16 July 1999 15:06
To: 'scirocco-l@scirocco.org'
Subject: Fuel Pump or Ignition Module



    I called a local auto place this morning. I described my problem and
they told me probably either the ignition module or the fuel pump. The
problem with the car is that after I drive it in traffic and it gets hot
it will stumble sometimes on acceleration or when I am sitting still
like at a stop sign or red light it will begin to idle really rough,
tach bouncing up and down and then quit. When I go to restart it right
away it will crank and when I let go of the key it will continue to make
a popping/spitting noise kind of like a backfire and then will either
rev up and then quit or rev up and stay running. It does this until I
have shut it off and let it cool for a while. Anyone have any insight?
Is the ignition module the coil or is there another part I am unfamiliar
with?


Chris



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