Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 15:47:28 GMT
From: Johannes <johsnospamblock5232sizefitter.com>
Subject: Re: Ignition cassette failure? (2001 95 2.3T)





Colin Stamp wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 20 May 2005 13:58:13 GMT, Johannes
> <johsnospamblock5232sizefitter.com> wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >Hoov wrote:
> >>
> >[...]
> >> So, I have to ask the obvious question;
> >> How does one determine that the cassette is no good without just trying
> >> a new one? Can I put a meter/test lamp on the unplugged low-voltage
> >> connector or some such thing?
> >
> >You can pop the spark plugs into the cassette and lay it on top of the
> >engine with the plugs touching the block. Then get someone to turn the
> >engine while watching for sparks. Mind the high Voltage.
> 
> Still not a good idea I'm afraid. The plugs won't have a reliable
> ground. Trying a new one may be the only safe and easy way, or going
> at it the other way round and trying a replacement car on the suspect
> cassette.

I tend to agree with you. But the AA man did this check as described.

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