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• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 17:24:34 -0700
  ...nasty grey cloud of smoke from the exhaust of my 84. > Digifant EMS on an inline VW motor. I am guessing it may be...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 May 2022 23:14:39 -0500
  ...fairly simple system and with very few > exceptions most running problems end up being outside the fault of the FI > system. > > > > For the high...
• Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:55:52 -0600
  ...Since the 2.1 Digifant apparently has an internal ignition module(unlike the 1.9), Haltech wants an external one in the engine compartment...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:46:02 -0700
  ...It fits under the stock engine lid this way and uses a simpler Digifant FI/engine management system. My thought is; stick with stock...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
  ...It *may* also put the system into open-loop briefly. ECU inputs are Coolant temp, Air temp, AFM opening, rpm and TDC from Hall...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:54:59 -0600
  ...Substitution report.. >> >> I run digifant engine management for my inline VW ABA Jetta motored >> vanagon...same as the stock Vanagons but with the inline...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:09:04 -0700
  ...block will fit in either system. >>> I swap 'em back and forth all the time. Even like my Digifant 87 >>> Wolfsburg with the slightly...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 17 May 2012 08:53:49 -0700
  ...We will also be > selling a version of our unique hydraulic cradle bar mounting system > package that we designed for the old Tiico/ ABA...
• Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:21:22 -0700
  ...I was told) Digifant operating > system. I replaced the lower end with an ABA 2.0 Jetta motor 93m.y. but > kept all the...
• Re: Help Needed, On the Road - thanks to all
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:50:22 -0700
  ...All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines CONDITION After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle experiences lack of power...
• 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:49:09 +0100
  ...is a defective componant somewhere in the "idle / air flow / throttle" system. Several years ago my Vanagon (1987) would start up normally, and almost...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:51:58 -0700
  ...Garage mechanics (not only VW) were competent at fixing fuel > injection systems I wouldn't get into it, but it seems when it gets...
• Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:10:23 -0700
  ...the tank, and for the > Digifant it seems there is a return line which indicates that the fuel > system is a loop -- therefore vapor...
• A long strange ECU story ...
  Historical mailing list - Beutler, Art (AZ75)
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 09:59:53 -0700
  ...Since on the (now infamous) Digifant system the timing is controlled by the ECU; it was time to get yet another ECU. It took...
• Re: running problems, 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 21:53:39 -0600
  ...When I got the thing running, I had problems with the dynamic oil > pressure system. The problem proved to be BOTH sensor wires were...
• Re: Aerodynamics - Some experimental comments!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:08:21 EDT
  ...the oilcooler and to design my input air system used for the 1.8 L Digifant conversion. These measurements have also helped me locate...
• Re: Running cold...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:41:21 -0500
  ...On the digifant vans the sensor > itself more so than the wiring to it. If you are testing a temp II > sensor with the...
• Volkswagen literature
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 16 Jun 1996 10:41:11 -0300
  ...Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems: <AFC (1980-1983), Digijet (1983-1985 Water-cooled), Digifant (1986-1991)> Author: Volkswagen of America, Inc. Publisher: Date...
• Re: Found my instrument cluster..now a ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:26:09 -0700
  ...It has a Digifant II injection >>> system. >>> Anybody know? I'd first like to test the tach using a test wire lead >>> first, to...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:04:37 -0700
  ...techs avoid that system. >> I havn't got mine running in my vanagon yet, and I may run it on >> Digifant >> instead of CIS...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 23:24:14 -0400
  ...Anyway, it looks like that knock sensor is > the only major difference between the Vanagon and Jetta systems. If you > could somehow trick the...
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:58:57 -0400
  ...bus depot with the connector kit..2 wire for the digifant II system on my inline rabbit motor... Checked the obvious...alternator belt is...
• Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 22:18:19 -0800
  ...The light/diode in this circuit is critical as they also prevent the back feed form the alternator from keeping the ignition system energized...
• A new Adventure on the way to the Audi 2.0 Turbo - or pulling gears
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 00:32:31 EDT
  ...I'm switching to an all Saab/Bosch engine management system for engine and turbo control. This means LH-Jetronic ECU and fuel injection...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 14:39:04 -0400
  Get the Kennedy Kit for $500, buy a Jetta parts car with Digifant motor complete for $200. Sell the remaining Jetta parts for 3...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 26 May 2021 22:42:47 -0400
  ...And the electronics and engine support systems are super-duper....and available. This is getting difficult with WBX. >>> >>> On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 6...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:10:55 -0400
  ...to the 1.8L group, readily adaptable to the Digifant injection and engine management system, competitive to the ABA in torque and horsepower, and...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:29:10 -0700
  ...The Digifant FI is not a "racing" FI system but a "cruising" one. Next project is the A/C along with cooling system flushing...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:27:18 -0700
  ...every time, until it does it again. > > the Subject with this system is .. > 86 Vangaon with brand new rebuilt auto trans ..rebuilt by German...
• Another AFM pathology
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 07:07:05 -0400
  ...Thoughts about a couple of AFM failure modes, developed from >studying a used digijet and new digifant AFM, reading the service note, >list messages...
• TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:24:26 -0500
  ...After overhauling my AC system, and resetting the idle speed, the engine didn't run right. Past e-mails from many - Dennis Haynes, Scott...
• Re: question about thermostat ... or not
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:09:49 -0800
  ...digifant replacement engine (2005) with less than 1000 miles > > on > > > it ... > > > > > > benny boy says the thermostat is crucial to proper performance of > > injector > > > system...
• Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 27 May 2009 06:55:23 -0700
  � � � � � � � Dave- What engine management system? Digifant 2? Motronic? Year , engine code. � Robert 1982 Westfalia Motronic I-4 � � � � � � � � --- On Wed, 5/27/09, Dave Woolridge...
• Building Motor From 2.1 To 2.5
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 21:48:41 -0400
  ...At the current exchange rate it would be $3,226 I believe. > Also, the Digifant needs to be modified to supply fuel for this...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:46:02 -0800
  ...What is an AFM? I see in the bentley the whole system is called an "AFC". Is it the "intake air sensor" (Air Fuel...
• Re: Regarding an implant of the 1.8liter inline four...From the thread off the digest..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:47:51 -0700
  ...has the digifant II. I didn't do the conversion myself, but I > have been all through much of the system and it looks...
• Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
  ...For Digifant the design is to keep going rich until the signal is sensed and if not, going rich enough to make the vehicle...
• Getting a handle on Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:11:02 EDT
  I think that if one understands what each part does and how it interacts with the idle system, that one can be better able...
• Re: coolant hose number
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 11:34:15 -0700
  ...i used the N 20 357 1 hose for the coolant system. is it > strong enough for that application or another way to put...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:58:19 -0800
  ...Remember that for Digifant II and CIS-E engines (I assume CIS >is >similar, but haven't really looked at this primitive system) the...
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:22:13 -0400
  ...bus depot with the connector kit..2 wire for the digifant II system on my inline > rabbit motor... > Checked the obvious...alternator belt is...
• Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:04:14 -0800
  ...I have one westy running with a 2.1 engine but the 1.9 fuel system, and it does seem to go quite well...
• head torque on water-cooled engines: a recall
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:59:13 CDT
  ...800128 System: Suspension; Front Ball Joint Bolts Description of Defect: The bolts which attach each left and right side front ball joint to the...
• Re: Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:04:15 -0700
  ...and like to run a >> 2.1 >> engine, 2.1 exhaust system and 2.1 ntake with 1.9 Digijet fuel >> injection - >> works great...
• Re: Frozen engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:50:35 -0800
  ...the CIS system that was so hacked anyway by the PO >> that I ripped it all out and replaced it with Digifant 2. >> >> Ok...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE - Pressure should be 1670-1750 psi (117-123 kg/cm�). TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m) ------------------------------------------------ End Housing Bolt 37...
• Re: Now: Vanagon Passion. Was: ... Brake Drum:
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:14:33 -0700
  ...I just installed an entire 2.1 Digifant Fuel Injection system onto my 85 was-Digijet system. Amazingly ..the 2.1 harness fits just...
• My near Vanagon disaster(long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 00:31:30 -0700
  ...to replace the clutch and change the fuel injection system from '91 Golf-Jetta Digifant 2 to '95 Motronic. What made it take so...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 02:32:51 EST
  ...Remember that for Digifant II and CIS-E engines (I assume CIS is similar, but haven't really looked at this primitive system) the...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:56:40 -0700
  ...Bear in mind that good or bad is relative, with port fuel injection needing faster information than carbureted systems. ANY O2 sensor that will...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 00:27:50 -0800
  ...Hot start >problems turned out to be a faulty CIS-E system - Can't see how a mounting >system would be responsible for either...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:37:53 -0800
  ...You > will probably need to increase the fuel pressure to compensate or go to > the 2.1 Digifant. Since you increased the stroke, have...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 19:41:36 -0700
  ...Anyway, it looks like that knock >sensor >is > > the only major difference between the Vanagon and Jetta systems. If you > > could somehow trick the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 12:42:04 -0400
  ...The Digifant modifies the timing curve based on coolant temp so part of the procedure is to disconnect the temp 2 sensor to go...
• More on Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:32:02 +0200
  ...Passat (Dasher?) 1.8 l straight four engine, 72 kW (a little more power than a 2.1 digifant), manual 4 speed. Single round...
• Re: Air Flow Meter;
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 12:32:44 -0400
  ...Please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Unless explicitly and conspicuously designated as "E-Contract...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:32:59 -0800
  ...I suspect not on Difijet and Digifant. One some systems ....say early volvo EFI ...there's a a fairly sophisticate throttle position switch ( and...
• Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 06:40:20 -0500
  ...as the system in closed loop. I think that in the 200-300,000 miles that I've driven 2.1, Digifant equipped Vanagons...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:51:11 -0400
  ...I was told by the local VW dealer it is Digifant only (or at least the harness is). Jay Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@TSSGI.COM...
• Re: Strange pattern of tach and motor dying(long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 04:06:39 -0500
  ...I do ohave that funky Haltec ECU system on the motor, so that could be giving me trouble and I have to use a...