MicroSquirt.com read only forum (Jan.15,2018)

Thanks Matt, I think you are absolutely right. I wasn't familiar with wasted spark and how it works, so didn't realise that the diode arrangement isn't necessary for my setup. I think the original wiring takes a feed off the -ve side of the coil so that should still be the case.

EDIT: this was the ...

I guess a bit more background would help with this problem, so here goes....

I didn't do the microsquirt installation, so I'm going on the assumption that it's not connected to the rev counter yet. I'd seen posts on club gti such as the link above where people have used a diode circuit on the ...

Hi, sorry for the delay in posting back - was wanting to get a pic.
Ignition is fairly standard for the VW KR or 9a engine with coil, distributor and spark plugs rather than coil packs (I assume this is what you meant?)

Pic below of the coil if that helps?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w223 ...

Hi,
I've got microsquirt installed on my mk1 Golf 16VG60 conversion but the rev counter doesn't work.

Can anyone help me with what signal I need for the original clocks?

This link details how to make them work with Megasquirt
http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?116393-Megasquirt-rev-counter ...