One last plea for help!!!!!...PLEASE

[brianm@earendel.org (brianm@earendel.org)]

Micheal,
Have you tried a new coil?
brian


On Sun, 22 Dec 2002, Michael Leach wrote:

> I have asked for assistance a few times on my Passat ignition problems...and have got
> some help but it has not been enough to get this thing running again... I really do not
> want to get into it again because I do not think I could write enough but I would like to
> get in touch with anyone who is knowledgeable about Motronic.
> 
> In a nutshell I have performed all of the checks in the Bently, Used three different
> coils and two different power stages and still little or no spark coming out of the
> coil..I do not know what to do next.  One question I have is that if I remove the coil
> wire from the disributor and place it close to the engine and turn the car over I should
> get a huge white/blue spark but instead I get a very small inconsistent orange
> one....there are many many things I have tried and do not want to list them ....anyway I
> just need to discuss what I have done and what else I can do before I lose it and do the
> unthinkable............take it to a mechanic.........
> 
> Is it possible for me to rent/borrow the vag computer tool to diagnose the computer???
> 
> is it worth it??
> 
> 
> any other ideas.....I have always maintained a good system voltage using jumper cables
> and have added so many ground wires there is no more room in the engine compartment
> 
> I am running out of ideas...oh and let me add that it does not act the same every time
> 
> thanks for reading this.....if anyone thinks they can help or has seen something like
> this send me an e-mail about it or give me your phone number and I will call you
> 
> I know Christmas is only a couple days away so this message may get re-sent by me after
> Christmas
> 
> thanks for reading this
> 
> later
> 
> I know it is a good donor but I really wanted to drive it......
> 
> =====
> Michael Leach--Elmira,NY
> 87 16v all red the only real Scirocco color
> 01 Chevy Venture Warner Bros Ed...sweet ICE....(4 kids)
> 84 Jetta 2-Door  the little orphan with a bad heart waiting for
> a new home and transplant  BUY ME!!!
> 90 Passat GL Auto needs a little reconstructive surgery on its behind
> 85 Scirocco step-child loud + ugly but reliable...so I must sell it BUY ME TOO!!!
> 
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