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Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:35 pm

I just changed the plugs and wires on my stock 1600 DP. Now, it won't idle and seems to be missing, like the timing is off even though I did not move the distributor (009). It is almost like it is running on 3 cylinders. Help!

Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:01 pm

are the plugs in all the way? did you make sure the wires are routed correctly?

Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:04 pm

I think I messed up the plug wires. I just need a ride to my dad's house to check on them now...DOH!

Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:42 pm

yeah, ive sliced the insulation on the wires more than once trying to feed them behind the carb or wherever they need to go. that could also be a problem, causing the plug wire ground out

Tue Jul 13, 2004 7:12 pm

What a dumbass I am. I switched two wires and it ran fine. I had #1 and #3 backwards.

Tue Jul 13, 2004 7:14 pm

Zundfolge wrote: What a dumbass I am. I switched two wires and it ran fine. I had #1 and #3 backwards.

With a userid of Zundfolge, you should know the order is 1-4-3-2 :wink:

Tue Jul 13, 2004 7:26 pm

If your Beetle ran for a while with the wires crossed you might want to change the oil. It could be contaminated with fuel.

Tue Jul 13, 2004 8:20 pm

Glenn wrote: Zundfolge wrote: What a dumbass I am. I switched two wires and it ran fine. I had #1 and #3 backwards.

With a userid of Zundfolge, you should know the order is 1-4-3-2 :wink:

It's funny. I knew the firing order (cause it was staring me in the face). I just forgot where #1 was on the dizzy for some reason. Brain fart I guess.

Tue Jul 13, 2004 8:21 pm

stadtverkehr wrote: If your Beetle ran for a while with the wires crossed you might want to change the oil. It could be contaminated with fuel.

Thanks, I'll change it tomarrow as well as adjust the valves.