jh firing on 3cyl. intermittent

[brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net (Brian Wagner)]

Is the ICM (ignition control module good)?


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Ruggles" <ryanruggles@uniserve.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 4:38 PM
Subject: re: jh firing on 3cyl. intermittent


> Hey listers I am still having the same problem with my JH 1.8L 8V (cis not
> cis-e) that I have had since I owned this car.  I've posted about this a
lot
> and have done everything to try to figure it out and fix it.  Even one of
> the local VW mechanics couldn't figure it out.
>
> Problem: Engine fires on 3 cyl. intermittently and usually acts up after
> hammer the throttle....
>
> Things checked:
>
> 1) Compression 125 psi.........very good
>
> 2) Spark.......yes there was a great spark....new Bosch +4 platinum plugs,
> new bosch wires, new bosch cap and rotor
>
> 3) fuel)  yes there was fuel flowing and we checked the spray pattern and
it
> was excellent!!!
>
> Things replaced recently: Fuel pump and Fuel filter.
>
> SO WTF?
>
> If anyone has any other ideas please feel free to enlighten me :)
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Ryan
>
>
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