1986 Other Volkswagen Models California smog test

Tiny
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  • 1986 VOLKSWAGEN
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  • 133,000 MILES
My 1986 vw westfalia vanagon camper failed CA smog. It passed 1 year ago(only 3300 miles since) and I have not noticed any different performance since that time. At idle
%CO2 %O2 Meas HC Meas CO
1987 14.08 0.50 73.0 0.33

1988 10.90 2.80 242.0 2.34

Should these numbers tell me something about the problem? The 2500rpm #'s were about the same. Meas CO went down to 1.40
Thanks for any help in locating a starting point to diagnose the problem. CW
Monday, October 6th, 2008 AT 12:31 AM

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Tiny
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If I am reading it right your HC very high
I would start by checking the ignition system maybe wires and or tune up

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
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Monday, October 6th, 2008 AT 6:50 AM

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