Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Service and Repair Manuals | Workshop Guides

• ● Minimum engine oil temperature 60 °C.

• ● Vacuum hoses remain attached.
• ● Choke valve fully open.
• ● Ignition switched off.

• ‒ → Connect up ignition tester V.A.G 1367 with clip-on trigger V.A.G 1367/8 or ignition tester V.A.G 1767.

Engine code JB

• ‒ → Pull plugs off DIS switch unit by pressing against surface on plug/switch unit -arrows- and connect together.

All vehicles

• ‒ Start engine and let it idle.
• ‒ Check and if necessary adjust ignition timing point.
  Test specifications and settings:
  Adjust data, spark plugs =>page 28-44

Checking with TDC sender

The ignition timing point is indicated directly on the tester.

Checking with stroboscopic lamp

• ‒ Aim lamp at ignition firing point notch.
• ‒ If necessary, adjust ignition timing point by turning distributor.