Arrrgghhhh plus1

[Jmac]

Aye Aye Luke you are right mate. Remember with the points system a very overlooked item is the condenser. And the thing is it can also be faulty from new outta the box!!! Been caught a couple of times with that.
This Passat in question - doew it have the same electrical disruption when you put any other consumer on??????? like headlights or blower. Try this and let me know. You might have a fault in the X relief system.
Cheers

[vinderliker]

No the fan and the headlights running don't stall the car by memory but I will check.
Thanks
James

Aye Aye Luke you are right mate. Remember with the points system a very overlooked item is the condenser. And the thing is it can also be faulty from new outta the box!!! Been caught a couple of times with that.
This Passat in question - doew it have the same electrical disruption when you put any other consumer on??????? like headlights or blower. Try this and let me know. You might have a fault in the X relief system.
Cheers

[76Passat]

I'd have to agree with Luke85, it's definitely for the love of the thing that we keep them alive! I had a lot of trouble with my white B1 when I took it over from my sister who didn't really look after it. It stalled, didn't start properly etc. All problems went away when I put on the aftermarket electronic ignition I had in my spare parts bin from another B1 I owned (now scrap metal). It's not a full ignition map, just a transistor assisted deal still using the conventional points, cost about $50 in kit form from Jaycar. Well worth it. Also seems to help the engine rev above 5000, idles smoother etc.

[vinderliker]

Off to see Pete at CVWC on the 17th to see what is going on.I find auto electrics a bit of a black art!!