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Offline Blazeman1995

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MK3 distributor
« on: 09 September 2014, 18:15 »
just wondering whether the distributor on the mk3 golf is mechanical or electronic.
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Offline itavaltalainen

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Re: MK3 distributor
« Reply #1 on: 09 September 2014, 18:21 »
which mk3????

there's more than one engine  :whistle:

most are mechanical - exception are later VR6 engines
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Offline gasketface

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Re: MK3 distributor
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline boneybradley

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Re: MK3 distributor
« Reply #3 on: 09 September 2014, 21:13 »
All engines that have a dizzy are electronic
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Re: MK3 distributor
« Reply #4 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).
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