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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1984JETTA GL, 1.6 HREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEIGNITION SYSTEM - BOSCH HALL EFFECTTESTINGHALL CONTROL UNIT CHECK

1984 Volkswagen Jetta GL, 1.6 H

Hall Control Unit Check

1984 Volkswagen Jetta GL, 1.6 HSECTION Hall Control Unit Check

NOTE: Some models must first have other circuits such as tachometers and/or fuel control relay wiring isolated from Hall Control harness. For quick check procedures, see QUICK CHECK under the HALL GENERATOR CHECK title in this article.

Ensure the ignition coil and idle stabilizer are functioning. Be sure control unit connector is securely connected. DISCONNECT the 3-wire connector at distributor.
Connect voltmeter positive lead to ignition coil terminal 15. Attach negative lead to coil terminal No. 1. Turn ignition on with engine off. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Checking Hall Control Unit Check voltage at ignition coil primary terminals.
Reading should be 2 volts, and then fall to 0 (zero) volts after 1-2 seconds. If not, replace control unit.
Leave voltmeter connected. Insert a metal pin with a jumper wire attached into the center contact of distributor harness connector (Green/White) wire. See Fig 2. With ignition on, briefly touch jumper wire to ground.

Fig 2: Checking Hall Control Unit Momentarily ground pin inserted in center terminal.
If voltage reading is not 5-6 volts, check wiring between control unit and Hall connecting plug. If okay, replace ignition control unit. Turn ignition off.
If system passed test, but problem still exists, check wiring harness for open circuit. If wiring checks okay, replace the Hall control unit.

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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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