cincy and ignition problem

[rogercv1 at gmail.com (Roger concha)]

have you checked your grounds??

On 4/19/05, Jim Ruffi <sciroccos@earthlink.net> wrote: 
> 
> BTW, when does the NE contingent usually depart for OH? I was thinking of
> leaving Friday, around lunchtime, but am I being unrealistic in thinking
> that I could drive out there and set up a tent before it's too dark/late?
> 
> Hijack:
> 
> Plus, my Scirocco has a starting problem that might prevent me from taking
> it!!
> 
> There's no spark until the starter *stops* cranking...I have to hope it
> fires on that last revolution after I let the key off the start position 
> or
> it's prone to flooding. Runs great otherwise. This problem occurs only
> when starting.
> 
> Bentley tests indicate an ignition control unit or coil. The coil
> resistance looks OK.
> I pulled the fusebox and the car magically fired while it was dangling. I
> may just replace the box, but my testing that been inconclusive thus far 
> and
> I'd something a bit more solid before I start part-swapping. Does anyone
> have a more complete set of tests for the ICU than those offered in the
> Bentley? I really think it's a wiring gremlin, rather than an ICU....
> 
> Also, is someone interested in sending/loaning a test ICU to me? I would
> buy it at a reasonable price, but I first need to determine it faulty.
> 
> Jim
> 
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: scirocco-l-bounces+sciroccos=earthlink.net@scirocco.org
> >[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+sciroccos=earthlink.net@scirocco.org]On
> >Behalf Of Derrick floyd
> >Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:03 PM
> >To: Scirocco list
> >Subject: cincy
> >
> >
> >Hi. who is leaving for cincy friday night and have to be back by
> >monday for work?
> >
> 
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