Why is my ignition not working on my 68 VW?
If you do not have power at the coil with the key in both positions it’s quite possible the electrical part of the ignition switch is faulty. And there should be an in-line fuse for the coil that is located near the generator; make sure that fuse is good. Had a very similar problem on a 68 VW. No spark.
What to do if your ignition coil is not working?
Older ignition systems used breaker points to interrupt the circuit, while more modern systems “sense” the need for spark by means of a hall-effect switch or crankshaft position sensor. The ignition module uses the information to time spark generation. Test these components if the energized coil fails to function.
Can a 12 volt coil be used in a VW?
A normal 12 volt coil does not have an internal ballast like the VWs and point life will be very short if a coil like this is used. Ah, brings back memories of my ’71 Superbeetle. Going home on Christmas break from school at -20F, the engine was running ever more sluggishly.
Is it normal to have zero volts on ignition coil?
Voltage across the coil will be zero volts if the points are open. This can be normal and okay depending on where the crankshaft stopped last. (But, most of the time the points will be closed.) Verify that you have 12 volts at the + side of the ignition coil when the key is in both the RUN and the START position.
How to check the ignition coil on a VW?
Remove all the wires taken off the terminals of the coil attach the positive and negative, red and black, wires of the meter to first the terminal 15 (positive) and 1 (negative) that are stamped on the coil. A reading of at least 3 – 4.5 ohms, indicates a good coil. A bad coil will show a higher reading then 3 – 4.5 ohms.
How can I tell if my VW starter is faulty?
1 The battery may be dead. 2 The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded. 3 The grounding straps (including the tranny-to-body strap near the nose of the transaxle) may be corroded/loose/broken. 4 The starter solenoid may be faulty. 5 The starter motor may be faulty (see below). 6 The ignition switch may faulty.
What causes a car engine to not start?
Is a good hot spark getting from the battery to the coil and on to the distributor, through the points, rotor, ignition wires and spark plugs, and into the cylinders at the right time? Problems in any of the above areas related to “fuel and spark” can result in an engine that won’t start.