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• Re: Interesting coolant leak - well it is for me.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:24:56 -0400
  ...coolant stain in the parking stall under the motor (2.1 digifant - 1986). I noticed that the coolant had been dripping from what appears...
• Brain failure?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:58:56 -0800
  ...motors, a failed ECU? More specifically, on the Digifant motors? The precaution of tossing in a spare brain for trips into the 'out-back...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:27:59 +0000
  ...the 025 and the 037? > > Are they interchangeable in an '89 Digifant system? They 'look' > > identical. > > > > Thx > > Patrick Spragge > > 1989 Westfalia w/2.1...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:48:14 -0800
  ...Did you find the correct "Vanagon" Digifant pro training manual online? If not, can send more images. There may be some useful in there...
• Re: Quick troubleshooting question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:09:45 -0400
  Hi Aaron, Did this behaviour start spontaneously or after something was changed? Digifant FI is known to be sensitive to bad grounds. It also...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 May 1998 17:42:02 -0700
  ...and Muffler are in good shape (no melted spots in cat) - Digifant computer and complete UNCUT wiring harness - Natural Gas conversion kit (allows for...
• Re: CIS warm-up regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 19:25:47 -0800
  ...Hung wrote: >I've been following the discussion about the relative merits of CIS, >Digifant, Motronic, etc... > >Some questions come to mind: Does anyone...
• '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one... ; SOLVED?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Bowen
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 13:31:10 +0100
  I think I've finally got this one fixed. Last night I put a new distributor rotor arm in and this morning the van...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:50:09 -0400
  ...BTW did you ever find that Digifant 3 wire ISV?? :D > > > > Chris DeLong > Fine Tuning > 206.522.5503 > www.finetuningperformance.com > Seattle, WA USA...
• FS: 2.1L engine from 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 2 May 2005 13:04:42 -0400
  ...Engine comes with complete digifant wiring harness (minus only the coolant expansion tank sensor and sensor plug), 022 ECU and idle stabilizer control unit...
• sputtering on start up..?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:42:29 -0700
  Suddenly my Digifant FI VW motor started misbehaving on start-up. Where do I start looking tomorrow AM? Temp II sender? O2 sensor? Both...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:22:41 -0800
  ...in reverse engineering AFMs, ECUs and other > funny business in the Digifant injection system. It's classic 80's > embedded CPU technology. > > I pulled...
• Frozen engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:10:42 -0800
  ...PO that I ripped it all out and replaced it with Digifant 2. � Ok, so next ,the battery went out. I get a good...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 19:16:10 -0400
  ...Oh yeah, still havent seen any pic of the infamous (I >>>>presume, non-existent) 3-wire Digifant idle stabilizer. And no, dont >>>>even ask...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:14:14 -0700
  ...For fuel injection system > you > > can use CIS, CIS-E, DIgifant 2, Motronic. > > > > I find Digifant 2 the esiest fuel injection. > > ('88-'92 Golf...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 13 May 2013 15:48:32 -0400
  ...2 liter ABA, the top end is a 1.8, and Digifant II runs the show. The original conversion, done back in 2002 was...
• Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:56:23 EST
  ...I think the best way to go is the digifant fuel injection from a Eurovan with the 5 cylinder motor. That would mean the...
• 82 Diesel Vanagon Engine Replacement - I'm looking at the 1.9 NA
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 18:34:33 -0400
  ...The 8V digifant Jetta was looking like a good choice, but then my Parts Place catalog arrived in the mail. Parts Place are selling...
• Re: Increased Idle Speed with A/C
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:47:48 -0700
  ...Do you have a copy of the Digifant FI Service Manual. Drop me a note off list if you would, please. You problem prompted...
• Re:Vanagon stumbling-wiring harness air-flow meter?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 12:19:41 -0600
  ...Yes I have read about this wiring harness, but I also read it seem to only applies to 86-90's vanagon with digifant...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:12:06 -0400
  ...EFI Digifant Emissions: Ca Symptoms: Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy Occurs: Always ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ Thanks to all who replied. Most sugested ground problem, or O2...
• Re: Mike Millered again!
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 06:44:24 -0400
  ...The Digifant ECU was AFU, I was SOL. To make things > > worse, my sliding door handle was BenT! I've since installed load D...
• Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:18:16 -0700
  ...Vehicle is a stock '90 Westy, stock 2.1L w/Digifant, automatic transmission. Work just done: Set of rebuilt injectors installed, new Bilsteins in...
• Re: Electrical connection prep.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:07:04 -0700
  ...I think Vw even mentions it somewhere in a digifant tech bulletin. Remember when it also was touted by those audiophile types? :-) > > Alistair > >
• Re: 3 prong connector on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 21:05:52 -0400
  ...time I checked) special tool for checking the timing on your Digifant Vanagon. That is if the dealer even has special tool number 1367...
• Re: sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:21:27 +0100
  BE CAREFUL!!! It can be one of many parts, and NOT at all the idle stabilizer valve (is this a VW mechanic with digifant...
• Re: tech asst in WI or MI, fuel filter location
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 17:10:26 -0700
  ...cube like filter, but there are two filters shown for the Digifant, the standard small plastic one before the pump and the larger canister...
• Re: Regarding an implant of the 1.8liter inline four...From the thread off the digest..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:09:04 -0700
  ...Mine came from a 92 > Cabriolet and has the digifant II. I didn't do > the conversion myself, but I > have been all through...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:23:59 -0800
  ...I just don't know. > > Did you find the correct "Vanagon" Digifant pro training manual > online? If not, can send more images. There may...
• 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
  ...The Digifant (for 2.1l) has an ECU mounted in the cabin under the rear seat, no vacuum piping to distributor, and a prominent...
• Re: '85 engine number
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 18:24:13 EST
  ...design once or maybe twice more before > the production of the Digifant. My switch is the > bottom mounted, micro switch type. Does anyone have...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 20 May 2004 10:52:44 +0200
  Well, With the 2.1 Digifant WBX my Vanagon would average 19 mpg, the swapped to Volvo I4 2.1 liter with a crappy...
• Engine almost dying when first starting...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 21:55:04 -0700
  Digifant II system, inline four VW.. 1.8 liter head... This motor has normally started up and 'hunted' up and down for a second...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:53:07 -0700
  ...AND it > stopped happening after a cooldown.and restart but not after a momentary > shutdown. > > I have the Digifant Pro Training manual on my...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 11 May 2011 18:30:23 -0700
  ...of parts were much easier, especially on L-Jet, Digijet and Digifant fuel management systems The problem with "conventional" schematic symbols of 30 to...
• '89 new to list--question regarding throttle delay off idle.
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 3 May 2005 10:25:59 -0700
  ...I'm a bit rusty with Digifant diagnostics, so I hope someone can save me a bit of time and direct my attention to...
• Damnagon stutter !@#$
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 17:36:30 -0400
  ...components? -isn't there a over-rev limiter built into the digifant system? if this is engaging at around 4000 instead of 6000 rpm...
• Re: Need Starter Help
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 20:35:41 -0700
  ...The Bentley describes removing the starter from a >Syncro, but doesn't show removal from a regular 2.1 digifant engine. Anybody >had any...
• Re: Help please?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:09:18 -0600
  http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/VanagonProTraining/DigiFant/ This doesn't answer your specific question but may come in handy at times. Engine layout...
• Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:29:09 -0500
  say i had a syncro with an aba from a jetta with digifant2 and wanted to upgrade the engine management system. would this be...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:45:43 -0400
  We have an ABA conversion with 1.8 heads and Digifant II in two of our Vanagons. I like them because they seem bullet...
• Re: Throttle-on running issue
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:46:53 -0400
  ...We have a 2.0 ABA with 1.8 head with Digifant II FI. >> >> The engine will start fine from cold. As it warms...
• Re: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:06:45 -0700
  ...You can see it on Bentley page 97.123 where it connects to the Digifant ECU pin 20 and to a dash MAL-IND...
• Re: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:27:36 -0400
  ...You can see it on Bentley page > 97.123 where it connects to the Digifant ECU pin 20 and to a dash > MAL-IND...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2010 13:21:52 -0700
  ...For pre-digifant Vanagons, I've found that the later Bentleys contain more error than the 1980-1985 edition. In any case, most errata...
• Re: (Fuel filter) What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 12:32:29 -0500
  ...If you look at the Bently this matches the set up for the Digifant fuel set-up, but I am pretty sure I have...
• '90 Vanagon Carat "cut out" problem
  Historical mailing list - Amy Silberman
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 15:42:36 -0800
  ...any materials other than the Bentley book that I could get on Digifant systems. Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated Amy S.
• Re: Propane / Natural gas power [was RE: re. curious item on ebay]
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:17:58 +1200
  ...The Digifant system adjusted quite nicely. But and the >biggest reason why I got rid of it is the total lack of power you...
• Re: ADJUSTABLE RISING FUEL RATE REGULATOR for WBX and others to cure lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 6 May 2003 11:32:35 -0700
  ...some research for a problem, I > ran across articles about the Digifant > that indicate that the system tends to > run lean under hard acceleration...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:00:54 -0700
  ...Sunday, March 10, 2013, 6:44 AM > > I have a Digifant ignition on a 93 Jetta inline gas powered van.. When > I coast down...
• Re: Rolling right along on my 'new' block (inline VW swap into Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:12:14 -0700
  Stephen, Don, all- With Digifant 2 or 1 fuel injection system, you will have knock sensor control. You can also get knock sensor control...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:01:04 -0800
  ...I find > this an interesting thread. > > An image from my Digifant pro training manual showing labelled pin > outs of ISV control unit: > > > https://lh5...
• Re: Engine stops running at red lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:42:23 -0600
  ...or WBX) Unless your engine was modified with carburetors, there should be only a Digifant Fuel Injection System present. It is pretty straight forward...
• Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 12:54:11 -0700
  ...the diode even. > Or an error? Though this is a 86 Digifant, it names the ECU relay as a > "Digijet" . Hmmm-I'm not...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:31:27 -0700
  ...Time to reread the Bentley and Pro Training Digifant stuff again and go through everything on engine I can. It may simply be a...
• Re: Aluminum Fuel Rails (aftermarket)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:54:52 -0400
  ...process broke the inlet nipple off of one of the plastic digifant rails. I replaced it with a metal L-jet rail and it...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 18 May 2009 15:33:03 -0700
  If that's an automatic, you're right on target... On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 3:21 PM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc...
• Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
  February 29, 1992
  ...This resonance causes the air-flow meter to supply an intermittent signal to the Digifant ECU. The ECU will then default to a "no...
• Re: Ooops I meant oil filter...
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 21:44:32 -0800
  I am using the one for the 1.8 Jetta digifant motor. There is no diesel. Tromper ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shawn Wright" <swright@SLS...
• Re: re. turboing a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:43:16 -0800
  ...I don't think it can be beefed up enough either. - Digifant, Digijet, CIS, none of them will provide enough fuel under boost. You...