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10/17/02*

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For your new Electronic ignition module for Bosch 009 and Vacuum Distributors order

Always disconnect the Battery before installing your new Electronic Ignition module (also never weld with the Battery connected) - if battery is left connected the ignition wire may short on a body part causing permanent damage, welding on the car may also damage the module.

1. Remove the distributor cap (B).
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2. Remove the Rotor (C).

3. Remove the points (D) and condenser assembly (E) from the distributor.

4. Remove the Wire (A) from the negative (-) primary terminal of the ignition coil.

5. Install Electronic module (F). Route the red and black wires (G) from the module through the hole in the Distributor body (H).

Ensure the module locates where the points were originally mounted, using the 4mm x 8mm long socket head screw supplied. Make sure the module does not interfere with the cam lobe.

6. Install Electronic rotor (I) pressing it onto the distributor cam, until it locates,

7. The square plastic Grommet (J) supplied has a shortened flange on 1 side - This edge should be mounted up, so as not to interfere with the distributors cap. The black and red wires from the Electronic module are pulled through the hole in the plastic grommet, which is pushed into the distributor body (H)

8. The Electronic module black wire goes to the negative (-) side of the coil - the red wire to the positive (+) or ignition side of the coil

9. Make sure the terminals are properly crimped for a good contact with the red and black wires.

10. The air gap between the Electronic module (F) and Electronic rotor (I) should be approximately .060 " or 1.5 mm. Make sure the ignition is switched off before checking.

11. Reinstall the distributor cap.

12. For vacuum advance distributor place Silver metal ring supplied over the distributor shaft before installing the Electronic rotor.

13. If in doubt have a Qualified auto Electrician install your Electronic Ignition.

14. Reset Ignition Timing For more information on setting your timing. click

IMPORTANT
The total resistance in the ignition coil Primary Circuit (coil primary resistance plus any resistor or resistance wire) must be at least 2.0 Ohms.

When using the Electronic module with a low resistance coil, 0.5 to 0.75 Ohms, a suitable "ballast resistor" must be installed between the ignition switch and coil. A suitable resistor would be 1.5 Ohms and 50 Watts.

Stock VW Bosch Coil and the Bosch Blue HD Coil have the resistor built in, but NOT the Bosch Blue from MEXICO. Mex. coil ck - Ck coil resistance-->*Click

Leaving the Ignition Key in the "ON POSITION" when the motor is not running may also damage some Electronic Ignitions.



When removing the condenser the smart thing to do is to replace the screw to plug up the hole but this screw is often to long and can hit the internal revolving parts. Either put an extra washer on the screw or grind it a little shorter for clearance.

There are two rotors that can be used in the Bosch 009 #04033 or #04012 but the #04012 can not be used with most electronic Ing. Kits.

The new Ing. lead wires that pass through the side of the distributor fit very loose leaving lots of room for water and dirt to enter. This is one place we recommend a little silicon seal to fill the gap.

Keep in mind you need a clean surface to work on. The four magnets will attract crud and if not cleaned before installing they can rub the Electronic module and destroy it in short order. We found a small staple stuck to the magnet and it destroyed the unit in less then a minute.
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