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  • Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:39:38 -0800
    OR............start with an ECU and fuel system that already uses an Air Mass Meter. my 88 740 volvo is such . It's ordinary...
  • Re: O2 Sensor voltage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Mon, 5 Feb 2001 09:44:41 -0700
    ...As to the notion that the ECU adds fuel pulse until the other trigger point is reached, I don't believe this is the...
  • Re: dumb fuel injection question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:37:52 -0700
    ...the ecu fires all four injectors like on big 4-part injector. 'The only' variable is how long, in milliseconds the ecu holds the...
  • Re: HELP - No power to fuel pump - 87
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:39:10 -0700
    ...The 87 fuel pump is controlled by the ECU. The ECU is connected to the fuel pump relay and turns the relay on on...
  • O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:31:45 -0400
    ...I have tried with two different ECUs and get same result. With engine off, resistance between O2-cable coming from engine and ground is...
  • Re: Operating on all three
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 20 Sep 1996 00:30:33 -0400
    ...Needs to trace back to the multipin@ECU Ed Berroth 84 Westy Wolf 87 Stinkcrow
  • Van starts then dies?
    Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
    Mon, 9 Aug 2004 08:15:01 -0500
    ...I just changed the ECU because the van was flooding badly as some of you may remember The new Ecu solved that problem but...
  • 85 ecu 025-906-021 vs 025-906-021c
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:47:11 -0800
    ...I bought a 025-906-021C ecu (black plastic case) a few days ago as a spare So today as a test I pulled...
  • Re: 87 Wolfsburg persistant hesistation problem (confusing)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:04:17 -0400
    TJ, The wire leaving the ECU to the O2 sensor is coaxial . A center conductor with a grounded shield. If the two meet, symptoms...
  • ECU and upgrade chip available, was: lousy mileage
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Fri, 9 Feb 2001 07:31:05 -0600
    ...Robert can explain best, but I did about half of >what he suggested, hence the "Half-Lilley." I swapped out my ECU for an...
  • Re: Digijet HP ECU Update
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 09:52:15 -0700
    What you should do is wire both ECUs with a switch at your gas pedal toggling between the two. Anything below say 75% throttle...
  • Re: 5-cylinder swap update (kits are ready!)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 01:25:20 EST
    ...Will this complete kit still work in a syncro? Also, I'm not understanding the wire harness and ECU. Is this an Audi ECU...
  • Re: ECU Chip, Rockers, Speeding the Death of an Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Fri, 16 Feb 2001 11:30:55 -1000
    ...ECU Chip, Rockers, Speeding the Death of an Engine? > Hello Volkses! > > > I'm contemplating the ECU chip and rocker upgrade, and was curious if...
  • Questions about Idle stabilization control units and ECU compatibilities
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:28:12 +0300
    ...Digijet ECU working with both old style (ignition timing modulation) and new (idle control valve modulating air supply) Idle stabilization control units. Also, I...
  • Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:17:51 -0700
    ...I have an "automatic" wiring harness/ECU. There are two TPS > connectors on it. One sends info to the ECU, the other sends info...
  • Re: 1.9 ECU replacement
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sun, 5 Feb 2017 09:52:37 -0800
    I would call Go Westy, I bet they have a BOX of good used 1.9 ECU's. They scrap a lot of vans...
  • Re: Vanagon 2.1 Suddenly Dies- Need Help
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:41:05 -0400
    At 05:16 PM 6/13/2010, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I rarely find a bad ECU ..though very possible of course. This is...
  • Subaru transplant
    Historical mailing list - David Moreland
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 19:38:01 -0800
    ...I have discovered that the two wires (green-white and yellow-blue)which come from the ECU and go to the ignitor are dead...
  • Looking for a Late Model Vanagon ECU
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Fri, 6 Oct 2006 03:08:52 +0000
    I'm looking for replacement ECU for my '87 Westy. I want the later version with the part number ending in 022D. If you...
  • Re: 1.9 ECU replacement
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Feb 2017 14:08:23 -0500
    ...IMO Triumph-Adler had better-looking solder, at least on 2.1l ECUs. I've never heard anything functional to distinguish them, they're...
  • Re: Internal Pictures of ECU's and ISCU's
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:06:37 -0400
    ...tinker man wrote: >Hello again, > >In this never ending saga of analyzing the various versions of ECU's >and Idle Stabilization Control Units (ISCU...
  • Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:30:27 -0800
    what year is the van please ? now that Iread 'ecu cable-strapped to intake snorkle' it's soundinglike a 1.9 wbxr. Do you...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:33:09 +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: Mustn't it be the ECU? Reman Parts
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Sep 1997 15:40:48 -0700
    ...The Rebuilt ECU's I offered to the list a few weeks ago have come from Python. I have 5 Ecu's out on...
  • Re: can you chip a DigiTool ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 16 Jan 2007 06:07:02 EST
    ...I have a DigiTool with a D version ECU, can I put the aftermarket chip in t= he ECU and still have the Digi...
  • digijet tool testing
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Fri, 24 Jul 1998 20:31:26 -0500
    ...We tested the ecu with cable and all was fine. We connected the tool to the ecu and we had a no start. We...
  • Re: Broken down travelers need help ASAP
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:34:35 -0400
    ...It was a disintegrated ground connection to the ECU. A PO had extended the ECU ground by about seven inches so it could be...
  • # AFM problem analysis...
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Thu, 11 Mar 2004 19:51:14 -0800
    ...Of course there's the option of building Darrell Bohler's Digitool for conveniently analyzing the ECU signals including AFM output, but I just...
  • Re: Digitool Installed, totally Excellent!
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
    Sun, 16 May 1999 08:02:50 -0700
    ...Now, since the cable gets connected to the ecu (soldered right onto the ecu's board), the voltages are really very useful for extensive...
  • Re: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
    Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeffrey (Jeff) S (J6C)
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:47:27 -0500
    ...I have an '86 2WD with original ECU that works fine. A year ago I picked up one of each of the other two...
  • Re: Vanagon Subaru engine rough at speed
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 2 Feb 2023 11:33:13 -0600
    ...Getting To The ECU,,, If VSS Is OK Then The Circuit To The ECU May Be > Bad > > Or The ECU May Have A Problem...
  • Re: Good news for 1.9l T-A ECU owners
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:52:16 -0500
    At 08:27 PM 12/30/2010, Old Volks Home wrote: >Keep in mind that the ECU on the 1.9 is installed in...
  • Re: FilmStar for 86-91 Digifant VW Transporter?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 9 Oct 1998 08:27:23 -0400
    ...Does anyone have quick access to the ECU # for our Digifants? I'll forward it to them for benefit of the list. This sounds...
  • Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
    Historical mailing list - dooley
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:56:58 -0400
    ...Rather than install a heated 02 sensor to correct the problem, why not just supply voltage to the ECU in the correct amount to...
  • Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:30:38 -0400
    ...A carat, and an '88 GL. > SWAPPED ECU's - '88 GL starts, runs! Carat won't even fire! ECU swap was > all that was...
  • Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:14:41 -0400
    ...If so, don't bother with a spare ECU, just carry a butane powered soldering iron:)
  • FS: Digifant ECU and attached "Digitool"
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Conway
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:05:46 -0500
    ...Have a ECU from 91 Vanagon with attached "Digitool" made by Darrell Boehler. It is by Bosch, Part number is 025 906 022D. Digitool...
  • D ecu and ICU
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:56:38 -0400
    ...so apperantly the D icu is the way to go for longevity purposes, but is that it? according to some listees the D ecu...
  • Re: Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:14:10 -0500
    ...Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330076082374 > > Is this for real 13...
  • Re: Location of ECU in 88 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:51:42 +0200
    ...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: WHICH ECU?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:19:36 -0800
    ...It's strange that the two ECUs are for the same engine > and yet look so different, Never would've guessed. > > Nathaniel > > On 2...
  • Re: 84 Vanagon--Won't start at 40 degrees
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 9 Mar 2013 19:10:43 -0800
    ...If it's considerably lower the ECU > would have the false impression of a warm engine. That could be the > result of a shorted...
  • Re: Hard Starting
    Historical mailing list - William Monk
    Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:40:37 -0400
    ...If anything just run the plug to the ECU following the pro training guide and write down want you find. Check the temp 2...
  • Re: Are all Digijet ECU's the same?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 10 Oct 2000 21:53:25 -0700
    ...At 10:58 PM 10/10/2000 CDT, Mark Ingalls wrote: >Hello, > >I am planning on buying a used ECU from a 83.5...
  • Re: 1.9 l running rich
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 23 May 2001 07:26:45 EDT
    Mike, Have you tried switching the ECU with a known good working unit? I have a 1.9 also and when the ECU failed...
  • Re: Cranks but now, STARTS!
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:54:43 -0700
    Thanks Mark and David, But the '88 has the older TA ECU 025906022. On the other hand, in trying to sort out the original...
  • Troubling warning lights
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:53:14 -0400
    ...I just put in a new ECU, throttle body (electronic/drive by wire), and MAF. Cleaned and greased all connections in engine bay and...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:08:16 -0500
    ...They > have an air-volume meter plus a thermometer, and the ECU calculates > air mass internally. > > Yours, > David -- David McNeely
  • Re: Electrical Saga Continues
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Sat, 16 Mar 2002 10:23:22 EST
    ...I have tested the wire coming from the ignition module to the ECU and it is supplying a pulse to the ECU. Now the...
  • FS: "D" ECU and more
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:22:56 -0800
    Hello all, Just a shout out to anyone who might be looking for a late model ECU for their 2.1 liter. I have...
  • ECU question
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
    Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:06:35 -0500
    ...My question is concerning the ECU computer. How often do they good bad? What is the best way to check it? Can I rule...
  • Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 4 Sep 2015 19:15:37 -0400
    ...Welding on Van - ECU consequences? > > I always disconnect battery and ecu. I worry about high frequency > stuff making mischief during welding the van. I...
  • Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:08:46 -0800
    A screwy ECU is unlikely in my opinion. Sure ...unplug ecu .check for continuity from center wire to shield. Wiggle the coax toowhile doing...
  • Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:24:50 -0700
    ...After unloading he decided to park in a different spot > and the van would crank fine but not start. ..... > Installed his spare ECU from...
  • Re: ECU units
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Zallen
    Fri, 8 Mar 1996 09:30:19 -0800
    ...In any event, the problem was tracked down to the ECU unit. A new unit was intalled at a very hefty cost. The van...
  • Re: Fuel pump stops.
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:44:36 -0700
    ...The only other time the pump is told to run is when the ECU thinks the engine is turning. The only way the ECU...
  • Re: Oil Light No Flashing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 06:38:45 EDT
    ...The "Ken Wilford High Performance" ECU (Purchased a year ago and installed the week before last) is giving much improved power at the cost...
  • Re: Did the mechanic do something?
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:18:29 -0700
    Good point, Mark, but measuring the voltage should give me an idea if the ECU is being driven by a faulty O2 sensor. Charles...
  • More rant on grounds and vanagon syndrome
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Thu, 10 Apr 2003 09:58:11 -0700
    ...Good design practice would dictate grounding ALL of the EFI components including the ECU to the engine ONLY. (and most modern EFI systems go...
  • Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 28 Jul 2019 16:58:07 -0400
    ...The ECU operates the fuel pump relay by completing the coil circuit to ground. With the pump energized the ECU "fires" the injectors by...