1987 VW Cabriolet...no spark, no start

Oct 09, 2007 4 Replies

I'm trying to help a friend with his Cabriolet...there's no spark at the spark plugs. I've run some standard voltage tests (from the Bentley manual) on the coil, pickup, ignition module, and so far everything seems ok. Can someone give me some ideas for proceeding at this point. The only substitute part I have is an electronic ignition coil from my 1983 Vanagon. I know a regular 12v coil would be interchangeable in a non electronic system, but not sure about the electronic ignition coil and if it's interechangeable...and I want to be sure before I risk it.



I'd appreciate some help, I'm a bit fuzzy about this ignition system.



jc


does camshaft and distributor turn while cranking?

Have you tried troubleshooting in the opposite direction, from the plug toward the coil?

If a recall correctly this oddball system uses a standard rotor and distributor cap, and, hall sensor (magnetic pickup). Dave

Bad ignition switch? Try a direct wire from + battery to #15 of the coil.

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