El Cheapo Ignition Amps (gsf)

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Just to add, I fitted a brand new Bosch Ignition amplifier yesterday and the results we shall we say amusing.

 

It wouldn't rev past 3k at all easily, it back fired horrifically and all dashboard dials became very erratic. It had the same part number as my original one however it didn't look identical to the original one. I suspect it's made out in the far east or something!!

 

I then fitted a really old Ducillier ignition amp from an old 309GTI (1988) and it would only rev to 800rpm then cut out.

 

So back with my old one which is tempremental!

[Rob_the_Sparky 9]

FYI, a dying coil can have similar effects to dying ignition amp (and can cause the ignition amp to fail).

[DamirGTI 323]

.. also , id check the dizzy signal cable

 

Rgs !

Damir

[GLPoomobile 958]

Taking into consideration all the other things I've read about amps, I just can't understand why it's so difficult to get one that is fit for purpose considering

 

1 - The relatively high cost

2 - The fact it's a fairly vital component

3 - It's a fairly simple piece of electronics

 

It's pretty disgraceful if so many companies are selling these things if they basically just don't work

[maturin23 10]

My £21 cheapo is still working just fine....

[DamirGTI 323]

Taking into consideration all the other things I've read about amps, I just can't understand why it's so difficult to get one that is fit for purpose considering

 

1 - The relatively high cost

2 - The fact it's a fairly vital component

3 - It's a fairly simple piece of electronics

 

It's pretty disgraceful if so many companies are selling these things if they basically just don't work

 

Interesting question .. could be massive/low quality production as like with most of others electronic components today (been working in the mechanic garage and our first neighbor , garage next door , was AA man and i've seen there many expensive cars such as Mercedes , BMW etc. rather new cars which where dragged off the road because of various electronic malfunctions/gremlins ..)

So it's not just the case of "dodgy" ignition amps i've seen much more expensive stuff breakdown , like Air Flow/Mass meters on these "new production cars" ...

 

As a result of massive production most of these electrical products leave factory without been submitted to burn-in/testing process with normal ignition/electrical load before they're packed for sale ... on the other hand theres a big amount of cheap Chinese rubbish on the market today , which are often packed/stamped with "Made In EU" or something like that ...

 

Rgs !

Damir

Edited May 14, 2008 by DamirGTI

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

FYI, a dying coil can have similar effects to dying ignition amp (and can cause the ignition amp to fail).

 

Rob, yep that's my next point of call.

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Rob, yep that's my next point of call.

 

Fitted new coil and rotor arm to complement my new plugs and cap, have also fitted another second hand ignition amp.

Just done 1000 miles in 4 days and found it missed around 2700 - 3200 rpm although not regularly just under load, ie. accelerating but obviously not all the time!

 

Going for a new set of leads next and then we will see... fingers crossed.

[christopher 5 1 Cars]

Hmmm

 

I have an intermoler one. Didn't they make lots of the standard ignition parts for pug too?

[andymi16 0]

So,

 

Are the Bosch amplifiers interchangable? 1.6/1.9/mi?

I'm doing an mi conversion but only have a 1.9 module.

 

Tks

[DamirGTI 323]

Yes , they're the same type

 

Rgs !

Damir

[andymi16 0]

Thanks fella!

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

Thanks fella!

 

They maybe the same type and same part number but as I previously mentioned they can produce different outcomes.

 

Finally I sorted my missfire - dodgy HT lead.

[CosKev 16]

.. also , id check the dizzy signal cable

 

Rgs !

Damir

 

Are these available anywhere except Pug does anyone know????????

 

cheers

[DamirGTI 323]

Could try asking at Bosch dealers

 

Anyway it's simple to make/repair this cable by yourself

 

Damir

 

EDIT : this firm might stock some 205 dizzy spares also - http://www.h-h-ignitionsolutions.co.uk/ i've been using them in the past , they're proven/good'uns

Edited October 13, 2008 by DamirGTI