Starting Problems
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ianaudia4
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Re: Starting Problems
A picture paints a thousand words (or so they say!).
The ignition amplifier is the small black square box on the end of this loom, it has the VW logo and a part number on it.
The ignition amplifier lives in the scuttle area, on the right hand side as you are looking at the engine.
Where are you based, as I could get one in the post for you?
The ignition amplifier is the small black square box on the end of this loom, it has the VW logo and a part number on it.
The ignition amplifier lives in the scuttle area, on the right hand side as you are looking at the engine.
Where are you based, as I could get one in the post for you?
1984 MK2 Havanna brown Storm
1989 MK2 Alpine white Scala injection
2006 Audi A4 3.0TDI quattro (the beast)
1989 MK2 Alpine white Scala injection
2006 Audi A4 3.0TDI quattro (the beast)
Re: Starting Problems
Hi ianaudia4 , I'm in Cardiff. How much do you want for that? I will check mine out on the weekend, I'm gonna disconnect every connection I see under the bonnet too, clean and reconnect. This has got to be a simple electrical problem! 
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ianaudia4
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Re: Starting Problems
PM'd you mate.
1984 MK2 Havanna brown Storm
1989 MK2 Alpine white Scala injection
2006 Audi A4 3.0TDI quattro (the beast)
1989 MK2 Alpine white Scala injection
2006 Audi A4 3.0TDI quattro (the beast)
Re: Starting Problems
We just tested the ignition amplifier for current etc. As far as I can work out, when it's not connected to the 'negative' terminal on the coil, it's reading as 'negative', but as soon as i connect it to the coil it turns 'positive'. Almost like it's sending the current back on itself. Didn't have a chance to check if the spark coming from the new leads is strong, because the battery's now flat (charging overnight). Does this sound like the amplifier itself is knackered? It'll be time to get an auto electrician in soon, me thinks!
A very p*$$^d off Rocco owner!
A very p*$$^d off Rocco owner!