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  • Re: Is my 83.5 Westy really 83.25?
    Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
    Tue, 7 Apr 1998 10:09:50 +0200
    ...Michael Germany, 20 mls from Wolfsburg 58 split 77 westy 2.0 carb 90 caravelle digifant
  • Re: Air Flow Meter fix by capacitor?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 2 Feb 2000 12:27:26 -0500
    ...Same on digifant or digijet. d ps - since it's so close to Friday <g> I'll just mention that if you actually use...
  • Re: 2nd request, where's my fuel pump relay?
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Tue, 19 Dec 2000 15:11:56 -0500
    ...According to our Great Master Bentley, this is true for your '84 Digijet as well as the later Digifants (at least thru 89). Jim...
  • Re: re. O2 sensor output voltage
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 21:25:22 -0700
    ...This may be the way the digifant was designed, I don't know. But it seems very sloppy to me. You would think that...
  • F/S 90 Wasserboxer motor
    Historical mailing list - tim king
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 18:19:20 -0800
    ...they went in the Tiico), brackets, wiring harness to ECU and digifant ECU. He wants to sell the motor complete and locally (Puget Sound...
  • Re: 022D ECU ?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 12 Apr 2002 18:28:34 -0400
    ...number as BOSCH 0 261 200 284 /285 There is no "Digifant" number listed on the label. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! Brent Christensen
  • Re: O22D ECU for sale
    Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
    Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:52:30 -0400
    ...2003, at 09:17 PM, Herb Mooney wrote: > > > > BOSCH > > 0 261 200 284 > > Made in Germany DF 1 > > Digifant I 025 906 022 D
  • Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:32:14 -0400
    ...The digifant system is actually very reliable. Instead, lets > create > > a new system out of parts, and use you as our test subjects... You...
  • Re: '90 Carat - Radio turns off and back on when starting the van
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:38:49 -0800
    Looking at what I think is a supplement diagram for a factory option, "water cooled - digifant from 1990" shows the stereo with 4 speakers...
  • Re: Pig Tail for early vans?
    Historical mailing list - Zolly
    Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:16:38 -0700
    ...talking about the AFM Fix, then it applies equally to the > Digifant and the Digijet. They are electrically the same and prone to > the...
  • Idle Stab - contradiction
    Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
    Thu, 26 Dec 96 14:27:23 -0600
    ...same thing should happen as in the Digifant... pretty much even idle speed regardless of conditions. in theory :) there. i feel better. -dan
  • Re: need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:56:43 -0400
    ...threaded > 2 pin sender, VW 251 919 501, for input to Digifant ECU, is NOT threaded > You can order these from the Bus Depot...
  • I have a gas puzzler..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
    Sat, 2 Oct 1999 03:54:27 EDT
    Hey Vana-go-go-ers, Has this happened to you before ? You are cruising along in your digifant-managed 2 liter Golf powered Vanagon...
  • Re: Hybrid vanagon? How about propane?
    Historical mailing list - Wali
    Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:10:17 -0800
    ...From what I've read, you change the fuel system to a "carburetor" of sorts (no more digifant). Shoot for that matter why not...
  • Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:43:44 -0700
    ...why the fuel filter is placed after the pump > in the digifant system? I hate to think of all that crud going through > my...
  • Re: slow van, overheating, fast white westy on 91
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:33:04 -0700
    ...I just don't know enough about how to engineer the proper fuel enrichment in conjunction with Digifant injection (boost signalled fuel pressure regulator...
  • Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:31:09 -0800
    ...The Digifant I uses a 6803 microcontroller (processor). It has a whopping 128 Bytes of RAM (yes, bytes), 64 big bytes of that is...
  • Wasserboxer reputation (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Sat, 7 Dec 2002 22:57:18 +0000
    ...The WBX technology requires a VW technician with factory training and Digifant diagnostic skills. Incomplete(half-assed)reconditioning and air-cooled "P&P mechanics...
  • Re: Does anyone live in the SF Bay Area?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:31:37 -0700
    ...with my van not starting? > > Philippe > '87 Vanagon GL 2.1 Digifant > -- roger whittaker 604.414.6266 ---------------------------------------------------------- PR MARINE SURVEYORS & http://www.tvthatworks.com...
  • Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Relay_Schematic_Parts List?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:07:22 -0700
    ...parts list for the Idle Control Module/relay > in the later Digifant systems? > > Looks like there is a transistor in there and had thoughts...
  • Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:32:42 EDT
    ...So there is an inline digifant system. Hints on what vehicles used it? Jim hello Jim I installed a 91 jetta 1.8L into...
  • ECU Campaign Details Requested
    Historical mailing list - Vance Gist
    Wed, 24 Apr 1996 21:52:28 +0000
    ...1987/08 PB Replace Control Unit/ 1987 Vanagon WV***02**HH041180 Digifant includes Syncro. see Campaign details. new part: 025-906-022 (yellow dot...
  • Re: digijet tool
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Fri, 17 Jul 1998 20:47:52 -0400
    ...testing. > The plan is to to make it similar to the digifant tool but with an added > LCD display for checking the analog signals...
  • Re: I need advice/help - Elecrical
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:02:10 -0700
    ...reason, I'm not getting power to the ECU. > '88 Carat, Digifant, with some jury-rigging done to the wiring in the > engine compartment...
  • Re: Western trip: Trip report
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:14:23 -0700
    ...The Vanagon, an '84 semi-Westie > (has all but the pop-top and the rear cabinets) with a '92 Golf/Rabbit 1.8L > Digifant...
  • Re: 2.1L in an '85?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 10:29:07 EDT
    ...I used the existing Digijet instead of carrying over the Digifant with no apparent problems surfacing. I don't expect any as I have...
  • Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sun, 4 May 2014 13:25:06 -0500
    Neil, I think you are exactly right. I had this problem on my '88 GL and finally just gave up. I disconnected that system...
  • Re: looking for oil pressure gauge/kit
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 23 Dec 2013 09:48:36 -0800
    ...looking for oil pressure gauge/kit i've got a 2.0 aba bottom end with a 1.8 digifant head. I want to...
  • Re: blown head gasket
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:12:32 -0400
    ...as much interest in the Vanagon List discussions of FI, ISR, Digifant, etc. > I thought they increase performance and value? Its cheaper than the...
  • Fuel Pump stays on..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 1 Feb 2001 18:27:45 EST
    Hey Vanagang, A friends Diesel-to-gas Jetta engine conversion (Digifant 2) has a constant running fuel pump when the key is turned on...
  • Many cars for sale and parting 2 cars
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Fri, 18 Apr 2003 17:44:00 +0000
    ...1991 VW Jetta GLi, many new parts, 4000$ 1984 VW Jetta Digifant Type R, 1500$ 1969 VW Bus, camper, race engine, 2000$, without engine...
  • Re: fuel management system
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:00:02 -0800
    ...A.Simmons <dasvwdriver@yahoo.com> wrote: > what, if anything, are people changing to to replace the stock > digifant system. (85 van-o-gone) > Dan >
  • Re: Coolant pipes replacement
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:55:06 -0400
    ...First, the Digifant series >> has plastic tubes which would be comparable, in heat loss, to rubber >> hoses. >> Second, even if you lost some cooling...
  • Re: Digitool Availability - COST
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:35:39 -0700
    ...I have a digifant equipped box that came from Karl Wolz in Phoenix a number of years ago. Came out of his 1985 Westy...
  • engine swap
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 07:32:46 -0400
    ...Zezoff wrote: > My beautiful 82 Westy now has a 1.8 digifant motor and air conditioning. It > is so cool, literally. > > I will post...
  • My Translation, was Fw: necesito acesoria
    Historical mailing list - Leif
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 09:08:47 -0700
    ...And recommend to me what books on fuel injection, specifically digifant and how much they cost. Without more to add, I await your response...
  • Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Thu, 7 Sep 2000 23:04:56 EDT
    ...Plus with Digifant, the ECU control the spark not the distributor. You would have to have a new FI system to go along with...
  • Parts still available from '87 GL pass van
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Tue, 15 Apr 2003 15:42:39 -0500
    ...Radiator fan=$50, A/C condenser=$20-compressor=$50-evaporator=$20, alternator 90 amp=$40, Digifant 2.1 distributor=$30, inner high beam lamps...
  • Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:51:24 -0400
    ...the record, you can see this guy used the original >>Vanagon digifant fuel system. He even kept the AFM in the >>original spot. I...
  • Another call for dead ECUs
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Thu, 15 Jan 2004 22:14:33 -0800
    Hello Listmembers, I was wondering if there were any dead ECUs floating around out there? Digifant, Digijet... i don't really care, but i...
  • Re: Timing 1.9,2.1 engines
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:17:40 -0500
    ...Ignition Timing Procedure 1986+ Vanagon 2.1L Digifant 1. Warm engine to normal operating temp. 2. Shut off engine. 3. Connect timing light. 4...
  • Re: Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems Pro Manual
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:25:03 -0500
    John Bange wrote: >Anyone have a line on this manual complete in electronic format? I have a >PDF of the Digifant portion, but AFC...
  • bow-wow blues
    Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:55:45 -0400
    ...So, which sensor is sending bogus info to the digifant? Ron
  • Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:42:05 -0700
    ...Personally I'd source Digifant parts from a Jetta. There will likely be more choice in the used parts dept. Neil. On Wed, Oct...
  • Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Mon, 5 May 2014 13:41:18 -0500
    ...Are all 2.1 engines digifant? > > The downloading and free sharing of copyrighted material is an illegal > activity NOT encouraged or permitted on the...
  • Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:26:00 -0500
    ...In as much as I'm having idling problems, I got out the Digifant Fuel Injection System manual to study. I found interesting remarks...
  • Re: AC idle enrichment circuit
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:12:06 -0700
    ...This is in an '85 with a 2.1L and digifant > system. IIRC, when it had the 1.9L, there was a switch that...
  • Vanagon idle hunting
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Apr 94 10:35:37 EDT
    ...So, a question or two please ... '87 models come with the Digifant system, Right? . Looks as if the coolant temp sensor I need to...
  • Re: Send in the Grounds...
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 22:00:14 -0500
    ...This is a critical ground on both ends for the digifant 86 -91. the one inside next to the ecu rarely gives problems. On...
  • Quantum 5 cyl won't start( no Vanagon..)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
    Fri, 29 Oct 1999 04:48:24 EDT
    Does anyone know if the ECU controls the ground for the fuel pump? I am familiar with Digifant but not CIS and my listmember...
  • Re: ...chip questions
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:09:48 EST
    ...stock chip in the 022D ECU (IT ONLY WORKS IN A DIGIFANT 022D ECU ONLY) David is the contact and his email is: david...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Jan 2002 18:49:28 -0500
    ...Todd, this refers to the Digifant idle stab valve with controller, *not* the Digijet idle stab timing-adjuster. Completely different animals. david -- David Beierl...
  • Re: fuel pressure regulator failed?
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 00:18:09 -0400
    ...So many people have changed their fuel pressure regulator to try to solve a Digifant problem - me included. The change rarely fixes it. The...
  • Re: '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one... ; NOT SOLVED!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 25 Oct 2002 16:57:00 -0400
    Jamie; Give the ECU a couple good raps while the engine is idling. If it cuts out you have the infamous solder fatigue problem...
  • Re: NO spark 2.1L Digifant
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 16 May 2003 09:53:28 -0600
    First lesson when working ANYWHERE electrical on a Vanagon - ANYWHERE!! ALWAYS ----DISCONNECT THE BATTERY ---- ALWAYS!!!!!! Wish I could help with the problem, but have...
  • Re: Timing adjustment procedure on Digifant system
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:38:28 -0500
    ...Next morning, Mark asked if he could "take a look" at my FI setup (I had just installed a 2.1 with Digifant in...
  • My Turbo Audi 2.0 Project (not short)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:24:17 EDT
    ...As you are aware, the 3A has the same block height as the RV digifant 1.8 L, but an honest torque enhancement. In...
  • Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 10 May 2017 20:16:49 -0700
    I have the same motor..never heard of limp mode on these... On May 10, 2017 8:02 PM, "Chris S" <szpejankowski@gmail.com...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: ECU Testing
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:41:40 -0700
    ...Admittedly, compared to some, I'm still somewhat of a hack at Digifant trouble shooting but I've found a VOM quite useful. But...
  • Re: Cold start valve
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 1 Jun 2013 14:18:56 -0400
    ...Cold start valve Depends on the version of Digifant harness. In later years the idle control gets power from the Fuel Pump relay so...