Hall Sender Switching Function

Peel back the protective rubber boot on the Hall sender harness connector and connect an LED test light between the center terminal and the battery positive (+) terminal. See Fig. 3-13. Remove the coil wire from the center of the distributor and connect it to ground with a jumper wire. When the starter is actuated, the LED should flicker. If there is no reaction, the Hall sender is defective and should be replaced as described in 5.3 Disassembling and Assembling Distributor.

Fig. 3-13.

Hall sending unit switching function being tested using LED test light Volkswagen special tools shown.