'82 CGT, Electrical Problems
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Mon Jan 7 13:43:23 PST 2013
Well, early this morning I went under the barn and found that all of the
rear windows on my '87 16V Scirocco had shattered. Somewhat disheartened I
went to look at the Audi.
I couldn't find the relay Tony mentioned, the '82 still has the under dash
relay/fuse panel. Judging from the gauge of the exciter wire to the
solenoid, it must be relayed. My ancient Bentley does suggest a relay, so I will
keep looking. Unfortunately the Bentley only shows the 4 cylinder starter,
with terminals that I don't have.
To answer other questions, no, I didn't add stabilizer to the gas.
To respond to Huw, it does not start with ignition on and a jumper to the
solenoid. It does crank. My inline spark tester shows spark. With starting
fluid, it did attempt a few starts. After experimenting I found gas dripping
from a rubber hose between the pump and the accumulator (the hose had
deteriorated). It is possible that at some point it was squirting, when I
noticed it, it was only dripping. I have replaced the hose.
I believe it was between the pump and the accumulator, I was on my back
with a flashlight.
Tom
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