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• Re: How often should one replace sparking plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 May 2009 14:35:33 -0700
  ...average plug life? Mine > is not a WBX but it had Digifant and it's pushing a van and it's > a teenie-weenie...
• Fwd: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 06:50:24 EDT
  ...1 L Trans: Standard Mileage: 170,681 miles VIN: WV2ZB0253HH074053 Fuel: Digifant Ignition: Hall Effects Emissions: US Federal Misc Data: Westfailia Camper Symptoms: Poor...
• Re: The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:58:20 -0700
  ...I placed >the ground wire from the Digifant system that is supposed to go to the head >to the body instead. Ground is ground...
• Re: Maximum engine power and Performane Chip Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 20:55:09 -0700
  ...On Fri, 14 Mar 2003, Mark Keller wrote: > The Digifant Fuel system works largley by monitoring input from the O2 > sensor. By monitoring the...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:13:16 -0700
  ...I don't recall the Bentley spec but my Digifant pro manual (found it on the 'net) says residual pressure should hold for 10...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 22 May 2011 10:42:34 -0700
  ...mcneely > > ---- Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote: >> Perhaps it is dependent on make & model - I have a 2.1 digifant. >> At the bottom of...
• Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:35:48 -0800
  ...Another critical area is certain engine area parts for the Digijet/Digifant for North American market, all is shown is for Europe, usually not...
• Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 10:25:42 EST
  ...replaced: > >Ignition Switch >Plugs >Cap >Rotor >Wires >Coil >Fuel Pump Relay >Digifant Relay >Load Reduction Relay > >Here are the latest findings.... > >The problem continues...
• '84 westy with "MV" engine number, Is it a 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Wed, 3 May 2000 17:01:55 PDT
  ...Now all my checking shows this is a 2.1L from the digifant/86-91 years. Is this true? Is there a way to...
• Re: Why solid lifters: Performance...Why hydraulic lifters - Per...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 14 May 2003 11:23:37 EDT
  ...Stronger rods, more stroke and bore, changing cam, changing to dual-dual throat throttle bodies with digital fuel injection (NOT the Digifant) or dual...
• Re: Closed-Loop: what's the ECU waiting for?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 09:03:34 -0500
  ...This is especially true on the 2.l Digifant. It has enough adjustment to so rich the engine can choke and puke and blow...
• Re: Love that Digitool!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:14:00 -0800
  ...It is the same as > the digifant digitool except it has different wiring to the ecu. I also make > an adapter for people with...
• Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Thu, 6 Feb 2020 07:47:48 -0800
  ...Has anyone had luck running MAF conversions (e.g., the offering by Split Second) with Digifant II? Alex P.S. Still looking for leads...
• Re: cold start problem - 89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 19:39:41 -0500
  ...cold start problem - 89 GL What about the cold start valve? I don't think the water-cooled digifants don't have this valve...
• Re: ICV or ISCU?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:07:51 -0400
  ...27:53 -0700</I><BR>&gt;This is true for early Digifant FI wiring harnesses like 86/87 but <BR>&gt;it<BR>&gt...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 4 May 2014 23:57:44 -0700
  Then you need to go the Bentley website only. A staff writer for Bentley Publishing was on the list. There is no reason to...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:22:49 -0700
  I think the good old digifant DJ 2.1 came without a cat in Germany until around 89/90 model year. alistair On 2012...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:22:50 -0700
  ...My Digifant inline VW does a pretty good job of 'staying lit', but where I live it seldom gets really cold. I'd suggest...
• Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 10:53:11 -0500
  ...I know the '86 and up buses had the DigiFant injection which I think is much more sensitive. My mother in laws '89 Golf...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:49:38 -0700
  ...complaining, actually I am proud of the right maintenance. >2) The Digifant control module would need special information like a >"MAP" sensor to accurately...
• FW: 1 Tristar & 1 Special Syncro FS READ!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:47:41 -0400
  ...Projectzwo Fog Lights Factory VW Tow Package Factory front and rear air lockers. $50.000 negotiable 87 Vanagon Syncro Eurospec 2.0 Digifant engine...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:03 -0400
  ...big green goes to Digifant unit. little green goes to dash and I believe provides RPM signal to tach and dynamic oil pressure system...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:45:21 -0500
  ...It was better than the stock digifant unit by a significant margin though I did the test with the K&N replacement filter in...
• Re: Intermittent low gauges
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 10 Aug 2016 12:16:22 -0500
  ...Jeff 85westfalia Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2016, at 10:34 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > 84 chassis, Digifant inline...
• Re: Pig Tail for early vans?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:41:44 -0400
  ...talking about the AFM Fix, then it applies equally to the >>>> Digifant and the Digijet. They are electrically the same and prone to >>>> the...
• Re: "poof!" when decelerating
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 00:05:17 -0400
  ...I'm not sure if the '84 Digijet does the same thing, but the Digifant turns off fuel injection when you're above some...
• Re: Diesel Performance and Salem Witch Trials
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 11 May 2001 18:59:57 -0400
  ...Diesel Performance and Salem Witch Trials I own a diesel 82 Westy converted to 92 digifant inline four. I now have a/c and...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 23:21:25 -0500
  ...am trying to decide whether to use the Digijet or the Digifant fuel > system, also the old 1.9 cooling hose setup or the...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:06:35 +0000
  ...touch with the fits and foibles unique to the WBX and Digifant systems. Also started spending a lot of time on the Yahoo Tiico...
• Re: Wiring for Canadian 1991 Westy with daytime running lights and (not related) loose wire GR/W wire behind fuse panel.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 22 May 2016 23:29:12 -0500
  ...to hang in space on my vehicle? It connects to the >> Digifant Control Unit so that really made me kind of curious... >> >> >> Cheers, >> Steve...
• Re: Trip stats - added info
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:05:08 -0700
  ...didn't weigh it) with strock 2.1L engine, exhaust, and Digifant injection. Driving conservatively, but not ridiculously so. Mostly 60 - 65mph on open...
• Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:45:51 -0700
  ...I'd have to look at my Digifant pro manual, but IIRC, there is an electrical connection between the TPS and ISV module (in...
• Re: What to do if you're really stranded in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 17 May 2004 13:17:58 -0700
  ...in San Diego in my '87 GL, it started doing the Digifant dive. Lurch, cough, blah. You haven't lived until you coast deadstick...
• Re: DigiTool Ver 3 in the works... Help Needed (long)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:11:22 -0500
  ...I seem to remember years ago someone said on the list that they had contacted someone at Bosch regarding the Digifant I system. There...
• Re: Engine miss
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:50:16 -0400
  ...At freeway speeds, 3500 - 4500 rpm, I don't see this issue. > > Digifant (023906023), 2.5L, 5 cylinder, new Bosch plug wires, new Bosch...
• Re: Engine replaced but still the same symptoms???--Someone stick me in the eye with a dirty spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 23:37:35 -0400
  ...As I understand it, the Digifant struggles to adjust idle causing the surge, or loping. I understand there's a very specific procedure to...
• Found my instrument cluster..now a ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:47:24 -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...
• Others' experience with ECU chip...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 17:37:47 -0800
  ...I've been running the modified Digifant ECU chip in my '87 Westfalia now for about a week, with positive results. Avid readers of...
• Re: Blue wire to aux battery dead
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 7 May 2007 09:38:08 -0700
  ...There appear to be 2 wiring diagrams for an 86 w/digifant. From what I can see, wire from D+ of alt goes to...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:15:35 -0800
  ...Isolating an idle problem? > > > > I've been seeing an intermittent low idle-sometime no idle with my > > Digifant > > 84 van 92 rabbit/fox/Jetta...
• Re: Stranded in my driveway as I try to leave on a 10 day trip :(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams (Contractor)
  Sun, 9 Jul 2023 11:11:33 -0600
  ...connected to something, specially since it says it goes to the Digifant > Control Unit. > > My "gut" says it's something inside the "Wire Distribution...
• Re: Reduced oil temperatures.. what's the max?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 10:19:35 -0700
  ...The Audi 2.0L with a Digifant II > head in my Syncro Multivan runs at 250F (120C) on the highway at 100km/h and...
• Re: Leak at oil pressure relief valve and pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 17:17:56 -0500
  ...Most dents won't. > Thanks, > Marla Stelk > '87 Van "Morrison" Westy 2.1L DigifantGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer...
• Re: hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 11:05:33 -0500
  ...Complete VW factory rebuilt motor with less than 40K miles on it. (Got receipts) Complete with all the digifant injection stuff. I hear there...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:24:22 -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: Continuing to diagnose rich rough running Digifant ....from yesterday
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:19:51 -0700
  ...running all the electronics, same as and > probably directly from, a Digifant Vanagon...started with an 84 van...now > has a 92 Jetta 1...
• Re: Lowering Coolant Pressure for Headgaskets
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Tue, 19 May 1998 14:51:03 -0700
  ...Remember, the entire > Digifant system is reliant upon 195 deg F water temp for proper (ops normal) > feedback to the ECU. Anything lower than...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 22:47:02 -0700
  ...got hydraulic valves (well maybe during the recent years, > together with Digifant injection and Catalytic converters), but 30k miles is too > long interval for...
• Re: Vanagon carb needed, with waterboxer manifolds
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 22:35:45 -0500
  ...I am not afraid to use a Digifant FI setup > since I know those well enough, I simply prefer a simpler carb setup for...
• Re: Intake manifold hose
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:27:11 -0700
  ...If they do fit on as intended what is the opinion on having additional > hose clamps? > > Thanks, > > Bruce > > 86 Westy Syncro (2.1 Digifant) >
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0700
  ...Tested OK. > > I pulled the 4 smaller gauge wires off poles 1 and 15 on the coil: > big green goes to Digifant unit. > little...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 13:39:13 -0500
  ...hesitation The Aux wire upgrade is only for Digifant fuel injection which I think started in 1986. I would look at your AFM. It...
• Tiico Emissions in CA and elsewhere...
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 12:09:18 -0700
  ...now has to be as clean as an old waterboxer with digifant or digijet FI. Peter's van, a Tiico conversion, is fully registered...
• What should I hear if I pressurize my intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:18:16 -0700
  The continuing saga of my Digifant II I4 in my Syncro 16 - to recap the problem. It will fire up and instantly die, if...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 19:36:57 -0400
  ...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: Subaru Transplant
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 07:54:37 -0800
  ...Did he use the Digifant ECU? 6. What was the cost??? 7. What warranty did he give you? 8. How long did it take...
• Re: Oil Capacity, Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 22 May 2002 22:13:52 -0700
  ...2.0L Digifant in a Syncro at 50 degrees David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3...
• Re: Timing Billy Bones - Need Help.
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 07:53:55 -0600
  ...Billy is a > > Digifant. After all I've been through, am I going > > to have to give in and take him to a pro...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:13:25 -0700
  ...Vanagon syndrome is a character of Digifant 1986-1991 fuel injection. But it's certainly possible to put Digifant on a 1.7. Have...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 10:06:20 -0500
  ...We gained about 15 HP just by swapping digifant II > injectors to something more modern with a better spray pattern. Modern > injectors atomize fuel...