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• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:43:34 -0400
  The decisin for the ECU to attempt closed loop operation is based on coolant temparature, time engine running, and throttle switch/engine rpm. The...
• Re: Identifying ECUs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:29:48 -0400
  You have the Triumph-Adler ECU rather than the Bosch ECU. They're interchangeable. You won't blow anything up. Mike Mike Elliott wrote...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 07:16:00 -0700
  ...O2 sensor disconnected from ECU input and meter input. Meter input and ECU input still connected together, meter sat steady at midscale. Unless, as...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 May 2020 13:17:34 -0400
  ...The relay you refer to is the ECU relay that powers the ECU. It's controlled by ign sw power to the coil (except...
• Re: ECU swappable?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 18:08:26 -0400
  Although there are a few revisions, all the 86 to 91 ECUs will swap and work. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: ECU needed for '87 Syncro (Bosch 025 906 022 D)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:22:05 -0700
  ...Apparently it's not the ecu. I only rarely find a bad ecu. Like very rare. for a no-start condition. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Want the Aussie Digifant Power Chip? You will need this...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 14:20:39 EDT
  An 022D Bosch ECU. I have one, the ECU that is, for sale. It is a 1995 Bosch ECU, tested for several months to...
• Re: testing 84 ECU into 85?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:48:43 -0500
  ...testing 84 ECU into 85? > Does anyone know if you can put an 84 ECU into an 85 to see if it's any...
• Re: Tiptronic
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:02:04 -0500
  John, The two ECUs are separate. In fact, the Boxster and the 996/997 even have different ECUs. I've got a Boxster ECU...
• emission testing with digitool
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 07:26:51 -0600
  Hi All, Before getting smogged if you have a digitool attached to your ecu remove it and tuck the ecu digitool cable in tight...
• Symptoms of Failing ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 15:56:17 -0500
  What are the symptoms of a failing ECU? I have an '85 Digijet I am trying to troubleshoot. Those of you who cured problems...
• Re: ECU schematic
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 15:36:17 -0400
  I second that request, anybody got a schematic for the DigiJet type ECU? or know where to find same? Doug '85 Westy Dave Vieira...
• Re: ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 10:50:38 -0800
  The Bosch number for the "D" ECU is: 0 261 200 284 Just happen to have one sitting on my desk... Cheers, Jeff www...
• Re: Update on my ecu issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:00:43 -0400
  ...But first thanks for the ECU adventure! Eric Caron > On Apr 23, 2023, at 11:46 AM, Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@ICLOUD.COM> wrote: > > First...
• Re: Removing ECU Difficulties
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 15 May 1999 13:31:54 -0400
  >What is the easiest way to remove the ecu in an 84 Westy? > >I tried to remove mine by first removing the harness, and...
• Digijet ECU Testing Sought
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 12:32:51 -0400
  Thanks to all who wrote suggestions, ideas and advice concerning braindeath of 1.9 ECU. All were helpful in one way or another. Have...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:04:21 -0400
  At 08:55 AM 4/25/2012, jesse and monica johnson wrote: >Should this not kick the fuel pump on regardless of the ecu...
• need bad ECU/wire harness for 81
  Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:43:11 -0500
  ...Anyone out there got a bad ECU and wire harness so I could tear into that, make an adapter with the old harness that...
• Poor gas mileage after ECU rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 12:47:15 -0700
  ...Before the ECU was rebuilt I got a solid 18-19 MPG. Now with the rebuilt ECU I get 14-15 MPG on the...
• Re: An alternative to the Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 14:30:53 -0700
  ...An alternative to the Digitool > Not wanting to permanently wire into the ECU, I made up a breakout strip > from a junkyard ECU Plug...
• Re: Update on my ecu issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:10:07 -0700
  ...Unscrew the ECU and turn it 90° and retighten it. It could be something to do with the way the connector sits in its...
• Re: Does the Aussie chip really do anything for the WBX? What Bob...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 May 2003 13:38:09 -0700
  ...How > about it Robert?>>> > > > YES, I DID. > Since I have sold my spare ECU I can no longer swap ECUs, I kept the > one...
• Re: Travel Weirdness (warning; tires. ;)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 11:20:28 -1000
  ...since there appeared to be > a short between the ECU circuit board metal frame, and this ground path > trace in the ECU circuit board...
• Re: On being well grounded
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:14:05 -0400
  ...The digijet ECU grounds through > the > case to the frame of the van. > > So I ground down to bare metal on the upper ECU...
• Bracket that the ECU mounts too wanted
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 07:52:12 EDT
  I am wanting a bracket to mount the chipped ECU too it, so that during the DYNO testing, it can be swapped out with...
• Digijet ECU
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 10:37:35 -0500
  Good morning Vanagonees, Does anyone know which Intel micro controller is used in the Digijet ECU? I am building a Digijet tool and have...
• Re: 025 906 021 C 1.9 ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:01:55 -0400
  ...I >> even sold the performance 1.9l ECUs for a while. People get all weird >> sometimes when buying an ECU. They will insist on...
• Re: ECU swap across two running Vanagons. Now no start!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:36:01 -0400
  ...So had to swap them out so the pigtail > ECU did not go with the sale. Besides, I use that pigtail ECU all the...
• Re: NOTE: K&N Air Filters/ ECU Chip and Rockers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 06:29:16 -0700
  Eric, This is interesting in a couple of ways; First since we've been doing the ECU Chip and Rocker kit on a few...
• Anyone have a good used '86-'91 ECU to sell?
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 12:15:01 -0700
  ...Meanwhile, I'm looking for a good used ECU for my '87. I know that some decent vendors offer rebuilt ECUs, but I've...
• Re: Braindead 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 10:51:19 -0400
  ...So now I seek an ecu. It appears that original ecu was made by Bosch, which my limited understanding suggests may be the preferred...
• Re: Mailing from Japan
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 14:16:31 -0400
  ...The ECU is different in late Vanagons.Cost more,too. Many issues can be thought to point to the need for a new ECU...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:52:42 -0700
  ...ECU firmware location > On 9/16/07, Jerry Baker <jbvelo@bellsouth.net> wrote: >> Bob, >> Does the EURO ECU (13 HP GAIN) work with Digifant...
• Gauge placement 86 westy
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:24:13 -0500
  ...Does anyone have a 79ca or aircooled vanagon manual transaxil ecu that use an ego sensor input to controll the mixture for sale.I...
• HP Digijet ECU
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 11:03:36 -0400
  I got one of the new HP Digijet ECUs from Boston Engine and installed it Saturday. My engine is a stock '85 1.9l...
• Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:38:44 -0400
  Get someone to crank while you rap sharply a few times on suspect ECU with screwdriver handle. Any signs of life, ECU ignition drive...
• Bad ECU = no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 18:15:32 -0500
  In my new 88 the cruise did not work and a circuit from the fuel pump relay to the ecu was also dead, so...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:17:08 -0700
  ...This pulls Pin 4 of the ECU down and the AFM says "throttle is open." >> Based on this, the ECU enriches the mixture. >> >> Or...
• can a locked fuel pump kill an ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:52:36 -0800
  ...But now the weird thing is that there is no 12v to the pump! Disconnecting the ECU & bridging contacts 3 & 13 of the connector...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:48:41 +0200
  ...ECU firmware location > > > > On 9/16/07, Jerry Baker <jbvelo@bellsouth.net> wrote: > >> Bob, > >> Does the EURO ECU (13 HP GAIN) work with Digifant...
• And speaking of ECU's...where to find it in the ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 15:08:14 -0600
  Has anybody found the page in the ETKA with the ECU? I can find the wiring loom leading to the ECU, or if I...
• Re: HP Digijet ECU
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:22:18 -0600
  ...Remove ECU wiring > harness, unscrew old ECU mounting bracket, remove ECU from bracket, attach > new ECU to the same bracket, install bracket with new...
• Re: 89' Wolfsy - Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:17:08 -0700
  How to install 1 internal and 1 external micro cooling fans on your Ecu: The Ecu does get very hot, and it's a...
• Need someone with an AC California Vanagon to send an ECU for testing
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:27:52 -0400
  ...They are thinking the ECU is the problem but want to be sure before spending the money I was wondering if there is someone...
• Any list members in Richmond / Mechanicsville area??
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:52:25 -0700
  That would be willing to let me swap in an ECU into their 2.1 Vanagon to verify the ECU is working? If I...
• Bad ECU??
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 17:43:30 GMT
  ...Figure it must be the ECU, so I took the ECU to a VW specialist in Santa Cruz, they hook up the ECU to...
• FS 87 ECU with DIGItool
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 5 May 2005 07:58:45 -0400
  I have a ECU from my 87 Westy that I had converted by Darrel with the Digitool about 5 years ago. I have gone...
• Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Camins Bretts
  Tue, 3 May 2011 17:07:10 -0700
  So, my 1983.5 1.9l WBX now has a wonky temp gauge AND the ECU indicator LED won't stop blinking no matter...
• ECU Lifespan?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 16:14:36 -0800
  With Ken's tale of Digifant ECU failure, and many others ECU failures I've heard about, it makes me wonder why these things...
• Re: Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:44:52 -0700
  ...Looking at the Bentley wiring diagram, I would assume that the hall unit to ECU wire is there to tell the ECU how often...
• Ecu issue update, another formatting test
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:45:19 -0700
  ...Unscrew the ECU and turn it 90° and retighten it. It could be something to do with the way the connector sits in its...
• Re: ECU Testing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:44:50 -0500
  ...ecu. > > trying one out on a known-good-running engine is the only way to test > one really. > Extremely unlikely that a bad ecu...
• Trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Brent Applhead Jarvi
  Fri, 1 Jul 1994 08:39:37 -0400
  ...So I remove the ECU (brain box) and the light goes out. I reconnect the ECU and the light comes back on. THis tells...
• The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:26:04 -0700
  ...They are wired in parallel and both connected through one single wire to Pin 4 of the ECU per Bentley's 97.55. Both...
• Re: WRONG INFO - O2 Sensor, Bucking, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 07:55:40 -0600
  ...Digifant pin 19 ground for the ecu is used by the ecu adc ( analog to digital converter) chip as the ground or minus refference...
• Re: occasional hesitation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:43:43 -0500
  > > I'm a bit suspicious of the O2 sensor, is there an easy way to confirm if > it's OK? What does ECU do...
• Resend Update on Ecu issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:34:24 -0700
  ...Anyway, never had this mail issue before First I have to say again, this last week after my work on the ecu last weekend...
• Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 19:01:37 +0000
  "the ECU "supplies" negative to fuel pump relay 85"That's correct, Neil. The ECU controls the negative ground side of the fuel pump...
• New ECU - Seems down on power now
  Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:45:13 -0800
  You may remember that my Syncro quit running on me last weekend and it turned out that the ECU was fried. Well, it is...
• 86-91 vanagon ECU, AFM, ISV controller, etc for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:27:43 EST
  ...2.1L ECU (025 are first 3 PN#) also have 1.9L ecu AFM (have for both 2.1L and 1.9L) ISV controller...