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  • Re: Question About ECU Programing
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 3 Nov 2003 07:48:21 -0500
    ...Question About ECU Programing If the digijet doesn't store engine codes, then how did a mechanic use a computer and program to find...
  • Re: MPG
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:00:19 -0400
    ...MPG > Hi folks, I'm a little late catching up on this thread. > > I've had my 86 2.1 Digijet Westy for about...
  • Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
    Historical mailing list - David Gunning
    Fri, 19 May 2006 09:04:23 -0400
    ...Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L > this may help explain what they are: > > http://www.californiavan.com/Manuals/Digijet/vanagonDigijetP60.pdf >
  • Re: fuel pump relief valve?
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:19:55 -0500
    ...is the granddaddy of our digifant (and the daddy of the digijet)), it's highly likely that, yes, our digifant fuel pumps DO have...
  • idle control revisited
    Historical mailing list - David Boan
    Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:41:32 +0000
    ...This is a GW 2.3 with 1.9 systems, so it is a digijet. Following up on previous ideas, I did the following...
  • Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 7 May 1999 11:34:36 -0400
    ...BOSCH DIGIJET >Ignition: ELECTRONIC >Emissions: US FED > >Symptoms: No Start > >____________________________________________________________ > >oK HERE WE GO ,eNGINE RUNS ROUGH & SMOKES W/FUEL PUMP >DISCONNECTED WILL NOT...
  • More Ignition/ Stabilizer electonics ?'s(way long!)
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:15:13 -0500
    ...Digifant had it built in to the ecu apparently, Digijet had an external model. Didn't want to buy The haltech model and the...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:22:18 +0200
    ...So maybe US and Euro > > > > Digijets are completely different animals. I'd like to get an internal > > > > picture of all those. Currently I have...
  • Re: tech asst in WI or MI, fuel filter location
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Wed, 8 Sep 2004 17:10:26 -0700
    ...AC, p 20.2 - 20.3 and 20.4 Digijet, 20.16 - 20.17 and 20.18, both the small plastic cube like filter...
  • Re: Battery Light
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:54:57 -0500
    On my '85 1.9 (Digijet)... one of the wires from the pressure switch on the power steering pump goes to ground and is...
  • Re: 1.9 and 2.1 Parts Interchangability
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:54:22 -0400
    I use the 2.1 intake runners throttle body and the Digijet European ECU with my big Valve 2.1 I promised Ben the...
  • Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:39:11 -0800
    ...Jon On Tue, 13 Feb 2007, Old Volks Home wrote: > Based on my experience, the Digijet ECU appears to re-set itself when turned...
  • Re: Tips on reducing HC during emissions test
    Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 17:43:04 -0400
    ...This will allow maximum, unrestricted airflow at idle, though I'm not sure if the didifant/digijet tries to compensate for this, reducing it...
  • Re: 84 Westy & ECU replacement confusion - help!
    Historical mailing list - Ed Berlett
    Sat, 26 Jun 1999 11:24:56 -0400
    ...Sean O'Neil wrote: > > Hi there, I have a 1984 Westy, 1.9L, automatic with digijet FI. My > mechanic is sure that the ECU...
  • Re: '84 westy with "MV" engine number, Is it a 2.1L???
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 3 May 2000 20:49:07 -0400
    ...tell what injection system I have by means of components? The Digijet (for 1.9l) system has an ECU forward of the left taillight...
  • Re: Gas Mileage
    Historical mailing list - Ian Butler
    Sat, 22 May 2004 21:29:22 -0400
    ...Idle fuel cutoff is a feature enjoyed by Digifant (maybe digijet?) Vanagons as well. I'd be curious to see if Digifant-based Golf...
  • Why doesn't fuel shut off?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:06:22 -0700
    According to Bentley's and the VW Digijet Protraining manual for the 1.9l engine, if the Throttle Idle Position Switch is closed (foot...
  • Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 11 May 2011 18:30:23 -0700
    ...and diagnosis of parts were much easier, especially on L-Jet, Digijet and Digifant fuel management systems The problem with "conventional" schematic symbols of...
  • Re: Difference between North American Engines and European Engines
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:58:31 -0800
    ...Externally the distributor is unique and so is the ECU and Digijet FI system.� I think the starter has a different part # too.� Premium...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Sun, 11 Oct 1998 11:55:06 +0200
    Hello list! Malcolm, allow me to tell you that at least my '86 Caravelle has the Digijet, the air bypass valve AND the electronic...
  • Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 2 Jun 2016 12:54:11 -0700
    ...is a 86 Digifant, it names the ECU relay as a > "Digijet" . Hmmm-I'm not familar with the changes year to year. > > On...
  • Re: re. turboing a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:43:16 -0800
    ...don't think it can be beefed up enough either. - Digifant, Digijet, CIS, none of them will provide enough fuel under boost. You'll...
  • A couple of odds and ends FS
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 1 Mar 2007 02:07:30 -0500
    ...I also have a performance digijet ECU (only 1 left). This is the ECU for the DJ engine that has been talked about for...
  • Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:28:55 -0800
    ...into my '81 so you'd think I > would know this but ..... > > In Bentley, I see that the diesel and Digijet fan motor have...
  • Re: Vanagon and VW Rabbit
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 9 Jan 2019 16:42:12 -0500
    ...Thankfully the Vanagons used the Digijet and Digifant systems which are electronic. These CIS systems were very ingenious in the way they controlled fuel...
  • Re: Billy won't run
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Sat, 6 Mar 2004 12:02:26 -0500
    ...The European 2.1 engines with digijet injection do not use an O2 sensor due to the leaded fuel used Bob Donalds http://www...
  • Re: Cold idle mystery
    Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 23:08:02 -0700
    ...ve gone through the Bently and done most of the electrical digijet >diagnostics (resistances of temp senders when cold and hot, etc.) >without finding...
  • Reliability?
    Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
    Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:37:08 -0400
    ...Seems like there is an awful lot involved in keeping these things running what with deteriorating cylinder heads, weird digijet stuff, those two little...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon - should I buy
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 23:45:31 -0600
    Having an 85, it has been ok (usual problems), but I plan on upgrading to a 2.1L and keeping the digijet FI--since...
  • Re: digijet engine swap? Reply to Ken's comments!
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:03:18 EST
    All I know is that there have been quite a few guys who have done this conversion and I have never heard any of...
  • Re: 84 Westy ECU woes & JC Whitney
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:24:54 -0400
    ...So, has anyone tried this as an ECU replacement for their Digijet fueled 84? (we're pretty sure it's the ECU thats kaput...
  • Re: ECU Testing
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:56:44 -0700
    ...But looking at this Digijet ECU image: http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1190386.jpg I can see how those pins would be...
  • Re: 86 syncro running cool
    Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 07:25:38 -0800
    ...My 85 (digijet) pumps out the heat like a furnace, I am used to working on it. The 86 (digifant) is still new to...
  • Re: Temp II Again
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:06:07 -0400
    ...My '85 Digijet always seems to run rich at both start-up and hot. I thought of trying several different resisters, 500, 750, 1000...
  • Re: missing wire at distributor? and timing question
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 20:04:57 +0100
    ...2.1 > > Digijets > > for instance over here are run 4 - 5 degrees retarded for plonk > > green fuel, > > the standrad Euro DJ engine running a...
  • Re: Looking For A Good Used 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:14:57 -0700
    ...Long block only is OK > as I am running 1.9 Digijet with the European ECU. > Hope you get that Blue Star Jeff > -- > Jim...
  • Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Hesitation/Low power
    Historical mailing list - "Robert Grove (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:07:10 -0400
    ...Bosch AFC Digijet Ignition: Electronic Emissions: Calif Symptoms: Hesitation, Low power Occurs: Always, Hot ____________________________________________________________ The problem occurs after a short warmup, usually within 3...
  • Re: Question about AVP 1.9 to 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Tue, 23 Jun 1998 11:15:24 -0500
    ...This means that ALL the Digijet stuff fits. You don't need to find a 2.1 plenum. Everything behave *exactly* as before. They...
  • Re: 84 Westy ECU woes & JC Whitney
    Historical mailing list - David F.
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:03:55 -0400
    ...Jeez, seemed like a reasonable question > > to me. > > > > So, has anyone tried this as an ECU replacement for their Digijet fueled > > 84? > > > > (we're...
  • Re: fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:29:34 -0800
    ...also work for any fuel rail FI system that VW has > (Digijet, Digifant I + II and Motronic). > > These gauges go to 11BAR (160PSI) and...
  • Re: Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:31:55 -0500
    ...Is there a digijet version out there? >>> John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> 06/21/05 12:33 PM >>> Sorry should be http://tinyurl.com...
  • Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:59:32 -0700
    ...sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Well,the continuing problems with the digijet fi system has brought me to > ask about this item. I have...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:36:47 -0500
    ...So maybe US and Euro > > > > Digijets are completely different animals. I'd like to get an internal > > > > picture of all those. Currently I have...
  • Re: black box above coil
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:12:09 -0400
    ...The engine should die in a few seconds. > > This allows you to depressurize the fuel lines when > you replace them. > > On the Digijet ('83...
  • Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:14:00 -0400
    ...1 or 4, it dies ! I've troubleshot as per the Digijet F.I. manual, metering on the ECU multi- pin connector, and all...
  • Cut out problem fixed on 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 12:23:08 -0700
    ...the Bentley suggests? I believe this part is only applicable to digijet equipped vans. <<< original post Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL...
  • Re: FAQs-I like it!
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 14:12:23 -0800
    ...O2 sensor, temp I/II sensors, ground straps, > stuttering, mention Digifant/Digijet tool) [Darrell, this one has your > name written on it] > * paint/rust...
  • Re: Turning kills engine--??
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Fri, 11 May 2007 15:19:47 -0400
    ...If you are not seeing this problem don't >>worry about it. >> The Digijet fuel system has no way of adjusting the idle. When...
  • Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:08:39 -0500
    Actually, when the throttle valve switch is closed, and the engine is being forced to overrun, Digijet turns the injectors completly off at ~1...
  • Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:18:10 -0700
    ...Actually I'm pretty certain the OEM digijet > was at > > least 112 hp on the Euro's so maybe my high pressure setup would...
  • Re: Air cooled blocks
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Fri, 20 Mar 1998 13:43:27 -0800
    ...Make sure either of your oil coolers is in good shape, though. :) To the list, Is it conceivable to put Digijet stuff on a...
  • Re: 112HP @ 4800RPM on a stock WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Fri, 24 Mar 2000 18:27:37 EST
    ...It is > a non catalytic converter motor using the DIgijet FI with 10.5 to 1 CR. The > engine code is given as DJ...
  • Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:14:39 -0400
    ...1 or 4, it dies ! I've troubleshot as per the Digijet F.I. manual, metering on the ECU multi- pin connector, and all...
  • Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:56:04 -0500
    ...L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@INVISTA.COM> wrote: >Not on the Digijet! It is mechanic and vacuum advance! It is not >controlled by the...
  • Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:49:08 -0800
    ...into my '81 so you'd think I >> would know this but ..... >> >> In Bentley, I see that the diesel and Digijet fan motor have...
  • Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 8 Nov 2011 20:52:27 -0800
    ...Start/Run/Then No Start 84 Westy 1.9L Digijet (for the benefit of the "digesters", I deleted the string, but it is a...
  • spark plugs
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Mon, 31 Oct 94 09:30:48 CST
    ...BR5ES BP6ET <3-pronged> Water-cooled engine, code DH (1983-1985 Digijet models) Bentley Book FLAPS Autolite 403 Beru 14L-7C Bosch W7CO W7CCO...
  • Re: Stalling 1.9l Digijet
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:39:02 -0800
    I have the same problem. In my case it is a worn out engine with low compression when cold. Solution? Replace the engine. Hopefully...
  • Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Thu, 10 May 2001 09:28:53 -0800
    ...Some information is valid for digijet-- any additional information regarding the digijet reactions to fuel pressure being too high that would help list members...
  • Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
    Historical mailing list - George Laubach
    Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:49:28 -0400
    I have an '84 Digijet (2.2L GoWesty kit in a 1.9 case). I installed US$0.10's VSM, and have not...