Re: Scirocco 1 troubleshooting - did anyone get this the first time?

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

VWMikeLVW@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Ok, this is on my 80 Scirocco S. I tried troubleshooting it today and
> this is
> how it went. 
<snip>

> Now, I am not positive that I am getting a spark at this point. 
> I played around with the multimeter for a while and noticed 
> that I only have about 6-7 volts at the coil.
> Battery voltage is close to 12 volts. It has points ignition as well. 
> The car also cranks slow for some reason. Does anyone have any ideas here? 
> Why the! voltage drop?
> 
> Thanks in Advance.
> 
> Mike



1. Trace the coil 12v wire back to the fuse box, still getting less than
12v+ on the fuse box end? Might need to replace that wire as it may be
holding back power.

2. Car turns over real slow: battery drained from repeated attempts?
Battery really cold? Ground straps and battery posts/ cables have
corrosion coating, need reconditioning/ replacement.



hth,
TBerk

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