[T3] Fastback Engine Issue

[Joseph Galeone]

Someone helped me identify a weak spark from the distributor.  I replaced
the condenser borrowing one from my Ghia. The Fasty ran great with the
loaner condenser. I ordered a new one and will install it as soon as it
arrives. I will do some test driving and she how she does. Does this sound
like it is the problem/solution? Thanks all.

On Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 1:08 PM Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:

> On 7 Mar 2024 at 7:35, Joseph Galeone wrote:
>
> > My ~72 Fasty has been running very well until the last time I
> > went to take her for a drive. She will start everytime but will not run.
> > The motor does not react to the throttle. I can hear the fuel pump
> > working, it appears there is fuel to the injectors, I pulled the
> injectors
> > and sprayed carb cleaner through them using a 9V battery to open them.
> The
> > engine just sputters for awhile then dies.
>
> Sorry for being slow to respond, Joe. Life keeps putting up
> distractions....
>
> Here are a few things you should check:
>
> Check the vacuum hose that connects the pressure sensor to the intake air
> distributor. Check both ends, to make SURE they are connected.
>
> Check the voltage across the battery. With the engine running, it should
> be
> close to 13 V. Normally I'd ask you to check it at higher rpm, when it
> should
> be above 14 V, but that does not seem to be an option for you.
>
> With the engine running, check the voltage across the fuel pump relay
> contacts. That relay should be closed, so the voltage drop across it
> should
> be zero, or close to zero. If you see several volts there, you can open up
> the
> relay and clean the contacts with a points file.
>
> If the throttle seems to have no effect, make SURE the gas pedal is
> actually
> opening the throttle. This will probably take two people. Seems unlikely,
> but
> something could have come loose at one end, or the cable might have
> broken.
>
> Let us know what you find.
>
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Joseph Galeone
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