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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:15 pm    Post subject: 3 prong wire near flywheel Reply with quote

Hi all,

I'm finishing the rebuild on my '78 2.0L engine and I have come across this 3-prong wire that connects to the engine near the flywheel. I've searched everywhere but can't find any reference to it. Does anyone know what it goes to?

Thanks!

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:25 pm    Post subject: Re: 3 prong wire near flywheel Reply with quote

TDC indicator for an obsolete VW diagnostic machine.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: 3 prong wire near flywheel Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:45 pm    Post subject: Re: 3 prong wire near flywheel Reply with quote

http://nls.net/mp/volks/htm/plug.htm

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:53 pm    Post subject: Re: 3 prong wire near flywheel Reply with quote

Ah, no wonder I couldn't find anything about it..thanks for the quick response guys!
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