Servicing TIC-H ignition system — VW
Servicing TIC-H ignition system on VW: factory workshop procedure for engines AJD, EM, FB, FH. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
FB FH FK FN FP FT FV HN JB GY HM HV AJD
Engine code GY, HN, HM, JB, AJD
I =>page
28-37
II =>page
28-41
Note:
Components marked with ** feature M4 ignition cable connections 07.84 ▸.The two versions are not mutually interchangeable.
Safety precaution for TCI-H ignition system =>page
28-43
Adjustment data, spark plugs =>page
28-44
Distributor data =>page
28-46
Part I
Suppression plug**
0.6...1.4 kohms
Shielding ring
For radio interference suppression
Earthing strap
Distributor cap**
Watch for cracks and traces of leakage current
Clean before fitting
Before removal, loosen fastener of earthing strap of shielding ring
Carbon brush with spring
Check for wear, damage and freedom of moment
Rotor arm
Marking: R1
0.6...1.4 kohm
08.85 ▸engine code HN with speed governor, cutout speed:
6150...6450 rpm
Dust cap
Circlip
Pin
Cover
Removing and installing =>page
28-72
Washer (s)
No. of washer: Hall sender free of play and easy to turn
Clamping bracket
Must not be inwards with dust cap removed (danger of cover damage)
Hall sender -G40-
Checking: checking TCI-H ignition system =>page
28-67
Thinly grease bearing surfaces
Vacuum unit
Checking vacuum advance: checking ignition timing =>page
28-56
Leak test: checking ignition timing
=>page
28-56
25 Nm
Clamp
Gasket or O-ring
Renew gasket
Distributor
Installing=>page
28-52
Checking and adjusting ignition point =>page
28-54
Checking ignition timing =>page
28-56
Base plate
Connection piece
Retainer
Connector
Spring washer
Spark plug, 25 Nm
Type electrode gap: adjustment data, spark plugs =>page
28-44
Spark plug connector**
Without shielding
0.6...1.4 kohm
With shielding
4...6 kohm
Ignition lead**
Check for continuity
Part II
DIS switch unit
Engine code JB, HM, AJD only
Checking =>page
28-71
Pull of plugs and connect together before adjusting ignition point
Bracket
TCI-H switch unit
Checking: checking TCI-H ignition system =>page
28-67
Heat sink
Plug contact at battery "negative" terminal
In main wiring loom
Suppression plug**
0.6...1.4 kohm
Terminal 4 **
Terminal 15 (+)
Ignition coil
Primary resistance:
0.52...0.76 ohms
(between term. 1 + 15)
Secondary resistance:
2.4...3.5 kohms
(between term. 4 + 15)
8 Nm
Clip
Terminal 1 (-)
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The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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