Volkswagen Golf Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Transistorised ignition with Hall sender

Notes:

• ◆ Adjustment data, spark plugs:
• ‒ Engine code: EG 08.79 ▸, DX
• ‒ Engine code letters JH, JJ, KT
• ◆ Distributor data:
• ‒ Engine code: DX => page 28-35
• ‒ Engine code: EG => page 28-36
• ‒ Engine code: JH, JJ, KT, => page 28-37

• ◆ Observe safety measures => page 28-38
• ◆ From 08.84 the components ,marked with ** are fitted with M4 H.T. cable connectors. The previous and the new M4 version are not compatible.

• Ignition cable**
• ◆ check for continuity
• Suppressors**
• ◆ 0.6...1.4 kω
• Screening ring
• ◆ for radio interference suppression
• Distributor cap**
• ◆ check for cracks and sings of tracking
• ◆ check contact wear
• ◆ clean before fitting

• Carbon brush with spring
• ◆ Check for wear, damage and freedom of movement
• Spark plug connector**
• ◆ 4...6 kω
• Spark plug connector**
• ◆ 20 Nm
• ◆ Type and electrode gap
  engine code: EG 08.79 ▸, DX
• Terminal 4
• Terminal 15 (+)
• Terminal 1 (-)

• Ignition coil**
• ◆ Identification: Green sticker
• ◆ Primary resistance:
  0.52...0.76 ω
  (between terminal1 and 15)
• ◆ Secondary resistance:
  2.4...3.5 ω
  (between terminal 4 and 15)
• Connecting plug
• ◆ to pull off, press wire clip
• TCI-H switch unit -N41-
• ◆ checking
• Heat sink