cincy and ignition problem

[rogercv1 at gmail.com (Roger concha)]

I was talking about the engine to chassis grounds and battery to chassis 
grounds. I had a similiar problem with mine some time ago and it was the 
grounding strap from engine to chassis that was bad

On 4/19/05, Jim Ruffi <sciroccos@earthlink.net> wrote: 
> 
> I meant to mention the fact that I checked the grounds....most of 
> them.....
> That's high on my fusebox area list of things-to-do
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Roger concha [mailto:rogercv1@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:24 PM
> *To:* Jim Ruffi
> *Cc:* Derrick floyd; Scirocco list
> *Subject:* Re: cincy and ignition problem
> 
> 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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