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• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:07:29 -0700
  So a small bad spot on the AFM track would cause the ECU to shut off the injectors, resulting in a full lean condition...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:49:52 -0500
  ...Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU? I doubt you meant to say to open up the ECU regularly to inspect for...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:53:42 -0400
  On 6/21/2012 8:27 PM, neil n wrote: > Would shunting in an LED in parallel complete the circuit so ECU thinks the...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:36:13 -0400
  ...But what I’m > left with is hall sensor and ecu. > Pull the distributor connector. Two outside pins should have 12V and ground; and...
• Re: WRONG INFO - O2 Sensor, Bucking, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 07:33:44 EST
  Someone recently stated that the O2 sensor is grounded at terninal 19 of the ECU. This is false. The active element of the O2...
• ECU numbers
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:20:21 -0800
  Dear List, How do I know when I am looking at an ECU which car it belongs to. They may look pretty much the...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:42:26 -0500
  >If I am replacing 1.9 in an 84 with a 2.1 from an 87 do I need to change the >ECU and...
• WTB: 1.9 ECU & Engine Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:36:11 -0600
  I have a friend who is interested in buying an engine wiring harness and an ECU for a 1983 1.9 wasserboxer. Anyone have...
• Re: Reprogramming the ECU.
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 09:45:01 -0800
  ...I don't know much about Vanagon ecu systems since Detlev Hanschke refused to give me my motor back after he botched an AUDI...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 27 Jul 2019 18:08:06 -0700
  The relay clicking again after a moment means the ECU is controlling the FP relay as it should at that point. Your friend would...
• Re: Mailing from Japan (and question about France)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 07:33:58 -0700
  ...I really need a help. > ::: > :::My ECU number:023 906 023 A > ::: > :::Body number:WV2ZZZ70ZPH028537 > ::: > :::Thank you > ::: > :::Ryusuke Yoshimoto > :::yoshimoto@piano.ocn.ne.jp...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:58 -0800
  ...Just for laffs, I *may* pop open my air cooled ECU just to see what it looks like, but good to know my Jetta...
• Re: 1.9l-strange throttle response-fish
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 11:53:15 -0800
  i replaced the ecu a couple months ago, got one from busdepot that supposedly increases hp and such. no change. --- Robert Steven Fish <fish...
• ECU COMPATABILITY?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 10:08:11 EST
  ...Bob & I traded the ECU out, to no avail. My question is, I had an ECU from a 86, 2.1, without the "D...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:59:16 -0400
  ...design and build my own ISCU), just fix those darn (original) ECU and ISCU... On 9/15/07, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Sudhir...
• The following have confirmed buying the ECU Upgrade Chips. Do you need to be on the list?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:23:51 EDT
  ...I am still getting posts about members that have not seen past messages about the ECU chip. Robert
• Re: O2 sensor trouble
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:20:40 -0400
  ...As I recall, when you disconnect the 02 sensor the ECU reverts to 'factory default' mode rather than reading/responding to inputs from within...
• Re: Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:15:45 -0400
  ...Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range? Hi all. With a "Luxemburg" Motronic 2.9 and Vanagon WBX Digifant coolant temp (for ECU) sensor...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:43:03 -0700
  ...that singals the ECU that the engine is > turning > over. > I believe it had ignition just fine, but since the ECU couldn't tell...
• Re: LINUX will double gerry's speed
  Historical mailing list - Robert S.Williams, MD:Laptop
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 21:18:57 -0600
  >>Does anyone's Vanagon use either LINUX or NT? I wish that out vanagons' ECU ran ANY programmable language...wouldn't it be nice...
• digifant ecu core needed
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 11:00:00 -0500
  Hi All, I need your old broken digifant ecus (86 -91) for parts and rebuilds. Paying $25 for triumph adler and bosch, or $50...
• Digifant ECU Chip source located...$260 or less...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:52:01 EDT
  After months of tracking the source for the elusive ECU chip, I have found the source. I am trying to find if they will...
• FS: ECU with Darrell Boehler Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Conway
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:48:02 -0600
  ...Have a ECU from 91 Vanagon with attached "Digitool" made by Darrell Boehler. It is by Bosch, Part number is 025 906 022D. $300...
• FS: ECU with Darrell Boehler Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Conway
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 15:22:15 -0600
  ...Have a ECU from 91 Vanagon with attached "Digitool" made by Darrell Boehler. It is by Bosch, Part number is 025 906 022D. $300...
• FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - marty guinn
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:30:44 +0000
  Hello again list, I've got ECU (025.906.022), works fine, from 88 model van, $200. and also an AFM or Air Flow...
• Re: Performance Chip; Where does it go?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 14:58:34 -1000
  > When you reassemble the ECU, note that the "deep" part of the silver shroud > will no longer fit over the taller chip. You will...
• ECU for 1.9 liter
  Historical mailing list - j dunne
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 12:16:22 -0800
  I have an ECU from a 1985 Vanagon that was/is operating ok (van had about 125K miles and was prematurely retired due to...
• Re: I'm back, miss anything? Need an ECU
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:02:52 -0400
  ...Have you looked here for an ECU? http://www.interstateusedparts.com/ Anyone else ever been there? Thanks, Walter
• Re: Resoldering PCB on Bosch ECU for 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:32:04 -0500
  I don't know about the ECU used in the VW but I repaired Bosch ECUs used in Mercedes by inspecting the solder joints...
• Re: testing Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:15:17 -0500
  ...If you're getting +12 on both sides of the coil but no pulses, that pretty much leaves it to the ECU itself or...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:27:20 +0200
  ...design and build my own ISCU), just fix those darn (original) ECU and ISCU... On 9/15/07, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Sudhir...
• Re: 88 digifant O2 readings off
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 16:47:15 -0400
  ...The ECU notices and shifts into closed-loop mode > wherein any time the line is over 500 mv it starts driving the > mixture lean...
• Re: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:51:29 -0400
  ...The diagnosis was correct and the ECU was needed. 2. The mechanic had a used ECU available, in-house. 3. The price for the...
• Re: Black Box Relay question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:44:07 -0700
  The 5 pin ECU power relay has nothing to do with the fan or AC, contrary to various parts venders listings. The extra relay...
• Re: next question...Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:23:51 -0400
  ...Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning > ignition switch on? > > > Take another look. Pin 3 on the ECU operates the...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 10:01:04 -0400
  The idle air valve is not controlled by the ECU. There is a separate controller in front of the passenger side tail light. The...
• Re: Last word on tach going to zero?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 3 May 2007 11:54:40 -0400
  ...But the ECU back. If it suddenly fails, then you have to suspect a bad connection at the ECU. One place to look is...
• Re: Train YOUR vehicles to get better gas mileage (it's Fryeday)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 30 May 2008 19:15:18 -0700
  ...Our ECU is probably not one has artificial intelligence in it. It is not a completely dumb box either. It has certain level of...
• Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:44:42 -0500
  ...A carat, and an '88 GL. >> SWAPPED ECU's - '88 GL starts, runs! Carat won't even fire! ECU swap was >> all that was...
• One Digijet performance ECU left!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:34:06 -0400
  I am down to my last Digijet performance ECU. I would like $250 for it. These will work with any Vanagon with the digijet...
• Re: 89 engine coughs and backfires at quick acceleration when warm?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 17:53:33 -0400
  ...My problem turned out to be the wire that carries the signal voltage from the O2 sensor to the ECU. It's the green...
• Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 22:26:58 -0600
  ...Is it recommended/mandatory to unplug the ECU if electric (arc/mig/tig/etc) welding is being done on a 1991 Westfalia? Thanks, Steve...
• Followup: ECU Tester donations and PIF
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:51:56 -0800
  Folks, thanks for bidding on the ecu testers. the 83-85 tester sold for $187.50 and the 86-91 sold for $177.50...
• Re: Help Wiring O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 10:58:23 -0700
  ...How about specifying WHICH of the ECU ground locations you know to be the best one to use. Mark Steve Delanty wrote: > .... > A 4...
• Re: Digitool saves the day
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 08:31:59 -0800
  ...Darrell, please let me know how I can get a Digitool myself and what it takes to hook it up to the ECU. Many...
• Re: ECU and 85 Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:01:01 -1000
  ...Have been on the list for about three weeks now and have been following the thread about the ecu, ratio rockers, etc. Particularly enjoyed...
• [Fwd: Re: Digitool & Archives, work with 1.9l?]
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 10:22:37 -0500
  ...This includes adding the cable to one ecu and shipping your way. Additions to additional ecus are $10 each. Check with me before sending...
• Re: Wow, disaster anytime now ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:31:59 -0800
  ...it sure can't be 4 grounded injector wireson their way from ecu to each injector. therefore ...most likely ecu. On 2/26/2013...
• Re: ECU Rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:46:50 -0400
  > >The parts person at the VW dealer told me that there was a > >place that fixed and sold ECU Any clues ??? > I replaced the...
• Last word on tach going to zero?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Thu, 3 May 2007 07:44:06 -0600
  ...A new ground strap and played with the ECU. The van is now running fine. I personally tested the old O2 sensor with a...
• Vanagon ECU Y2K Compliant Fix !
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 16:25:05 -0700
  ...When we call you, you'll need to stick the phone receiver into your vanagon engine compartment near the ECU, close the engine cover...
• Re: More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:01:11 -0800
  ...The ECU tells the fuel pump when to run. For safety reasons the ECU keeps the pump OFF unless the engine is turning. The...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:50:41 -0700
  I would open the case of the ECU and check pin #1 from inside provided that you have done checking from outside. If you...
• Re: general info & fuel delivery (?) problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 07:08:44 -0800
  ...As the van bounced around the kink eventually cause a full lean signal on the ecu and of course the ecu responds with full...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:29:23 -0800
  ...Rob becidarob@gmail.com At 2/27/2011 04:08 PM, Don Hanson wrote: >OK, I stand 're-advised' that my spare ECU should...
• Stopped running - solved
  Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 09:32:34 -0800
  ...Thanks for all the ideas, it turned out to be the ECU - of course! Nothing inexpensive for my Vanagon like the coil or the...
• Re: Location of ECU in 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:40:03 -0700
  ...Hi folks Could somebody direct me where would I find the ECU in a 88 Vanagon? Thanks Khalad --------------------------------- Catch up on fall's hot...
• Re: Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:36:29 -0600
  ...Bereil will confirm that most Bosch Digifant ECU's have serious cracks in the circuit boards and he was kind enough to tackle the...
• Re: ECU Chip 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:39:43 -0500
  ...I'd like to know of experiences with a ECU power chip for the 2.1 Digifant vanagons. I have heard about these, what...
• Re: Digifant Electrical Experts: New Harness + 4 Pin Hella 53 Relay for ECU?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 28 May 2012 19:00:05 -0700
  ...On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 6:27 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > Sorry, I meant the ECU relay diode shown in...