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Pertronix
Distributor VW Cast Ignitor w/Vacuum
SKU: P01A D186504
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Overview
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Vehicle Symptoms
- engine misfires and sputters under acceleration
- hard hot start and intermittent no-start
- rough idle and stalling at stoplights
- loss of power and poor fuel economy
- tachometer jumps erratically while driving
Diagnostic Codes
- P0300 – random misfire
- P0320 – Ign/Distributor Engine Speed In Ckt Malf
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Specifications
| Brand | Pertronix |
| Part Number | P01A D186504 |
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