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Posted by: 4x4loyr Feb 6 2016, 05:48 PM

I'm trying to trace & fix my electrical problems (ignition and fuel pump). One thing just keeps leading to another, new problem.

The green wire from the condenser recently fried; I looked inside the distributor, and the points were burned and the interior wire was fried as well. Then I noticed that the ground wire (copper braided wire) was holding on by one thread.

So, I'm looking for the following:
Bosch Distributor Contact Breaker Plate Note: For Vacuum Advance distributors only

PP says it is no longer available. Anyone know where I can get one?

Or, if it is unavailable, what is the next best option?

YELLOW = ground wire
RED = crispy interior wire
GREEN = burnt condenser wire

Posted by: timothy_nd28 Feb 6 2016, 09:29 PM

That happens when you leave the key on with the engine not running. Consider a electronic pointless module, with this you could gut all your burnt wiring.

Posted by: 914Sixer Feb 7 2016, 08:05 AM

Plate is the same as the VW Type 1 or 3. AA has made up some reproductions. Every once in a while a NOS one shows up.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Feb 7 2016, 09:24 AM

Just replace your points, condenser and use soldering wick to replace the copper braid.

Posted by: 4x4loyr Feb 7 2016, 10:07 AM

Yup. That's exactly what I did (while trying to diagnose my fuel pump issue).
Do you have a specific suggestion as to an electronic pointless module? I'd need a new coil, too, correct. (and I still need to reconnect the ground wire inside, right?)



Thanks. I'll look into those



Thanks, Jeff.
I've got new points & condenser ready to go. Guess I can give a try to replacing the ground wire. Suppose it'll be easier by removing the contact plate itself.

Posted by: timothy_nd28 Feb 7 2016, 12:01 PM

I know this is cheap, but I had great luck with this module.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Electronic-Ignition-Conversion-for-Porsche-912E-914-924-Bosch-4-cyl-3BOS4U1-/321981020849?nav=SEARCH

You can keep your coil or replace it with something hotter. My car seemed to idle better with the new high output coil and the pointless module. I even increased the plug gap, with no ill effects.

This module is still prone to fail with the key on and engine not running, so you will need to break that habit. I bought a second unit that sits in my glove box as a backup

Posted by: porschetub Feb 7 2016, 10:03 PM

kinda goes without saying really