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.