'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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