ChiliPepper Clinic

Well - the problem is definitely getting worse. The Digitool readings for the Temp2 sensor are jumping all around between normal readings [ 0.2>1.2] and 4.95[!] With the engine idle following along. The engine then stalls and reluctantly restarts. Vanagon people mentioned checking the ground cables [ which i had trouble with 4 years ago..] so I made new ones up with Monster cable and gold plated connectors. After I replaced the cables - I tried to start the car and Nada. Engine was not even energized! [ NO idle stabilizer buzzing...] Tweaking wires around the ground cables - including the wires running to the COIL brought the engine back to life. [??#$$%^#$%^!!] SO - I have a new coil on order from Van Cafe and will be out this weekend playing with the wires some more.....[ fingers crossed....] Meanwhile - this morning I turned the ignition to ON and watch the Digitool while I played with coil wires and watched the Temp2 sensor go from 2.20 [ abnormal] to 4.95 [ really abnormal] and not come back. So I left the van home until i can work on it this weekend.

On a side note - I placed the order with Van Cafe at 12:43 on their website and got an email that the order had been processed and was waiting for the UPS truck at 3:15 [!!] Nice Service.