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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Blazeman1995 on 09 September 2014, 18:15

Title: MK3 distributor
Post by: Blazeman1995 on 09 September 2014, 18:15

just wondering whether the distributor on the mk3 golf is mechanical or electronic.

Title: Re: MK3 distributor
Post by: itavaltalainen on 09 September 2014, 18:21

which mk3????

there's more than one engine  :whistle:

most are mechanical - exception are later VR6 engines

Title: Re: MK3 distributor
Post by: gasketface on 09 September 2014, 19:23

I think the OP means "points and condensor" which would be mechanical or "no moving parts" which would be electronic.

Title: Re: MK3 distributor
Post by: boneybradley on 09 September 2014, 21:13

All engines that have a dizzy are electronic

Title: Re: MK3 distributor
Post by: itavaltalainen on 09 September 2014, 21:55

Yes the ignition is electronic, OP asked if the distributor is mechanical, which it is... unless it's not (late VR6 engines).