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by pistolpete
Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: VW 2.0L won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 711

Re: VW 2.0L won't start

Well, I think you are right.. the injectors tested to be fine, so the megasquirt computer needs to be programmed.
by pistolpete
Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: VW 2.0L won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 711

Re: VW 2.0L won't start

I made a little tester using an LED light, checked each of them and the light flashes for each.

Am running over to Dr. Injector tomorrow, since they weren't open Saturday. Will have them cleaned or replaced if need be. Found that I can get them for $65 each.
by pistolpete
Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: VW 2.0L won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 711

Re: VW 2.0L won't start

Ok, so the injectors are $125 bucks each so I'm soaking them overnight and seeing if that helps. Next I guess head over to Dr. Injector and see if they can clean them before I make the 500 plunge.

To be continued....
by pistolpete
Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: VW 2.0L won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 711

Re: VW 2.0L won't start

Ok, so 2 of the injectors aren't spraying. Also, I'm not convinced the fuel return (through the regulator) is working.. going to check the vacuum line to that and replace the injectors then on to the next thing, seems like this is the issue.

I appreciate the help, will update on the status after ...
by pistolpete
Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: VW 2.0L won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 711

Re: VW 2.0L won't start

Hi Ken,

I haven't confirmed that the injectors are in fact spraying, I guess that's my next test. pulling the injector tube off and cranking it? It's got one injector on each cyl.

As for the coil being hot on the negative side, I meant in testing it using a voltmeter it shows 12 volts when the key ...
by pistolpete
Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:36 pm
Forum: MS-II Ignition Setup, Tuning, and Troubleshooting
Topic: VW 2.0L won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 711

VW 2.0L won't start

I've got a VW 2 liter motor that I'm having issues getting to start up. Have a MS v3.0.

Verified these things:
--starter sw/motor turns over
--fuel pump is working
--have power at the coil
--plugs get spark
--fuel injectors are getting pulse
--I can get the motor to fire up and run for a few ...