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• 1.9 to 2.1 conversion, swapping harness/ecu
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:09:34 -0700
  ...digifant ecu/harness in when I put the 2.1 in. The only thing that'll stay 1.9 is the cooling system. The...
• Book Review: Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 22:59:57 -0700
  ...It does contain some specific sections for the Digijet and Digifant systems found on Vanagons. I found the book to be very informative on...
• Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:01:47 -0500
  ...I am going to assume this for my use (yours too if you agree) "Similar vintage Digifant systems appear to share the same components...
• Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
  ...Deceleration fuel Cut-off Refer to microfiche or Digifant I & II ProTraining manual page 22. Carbon Canister Be sure the evaporative system is working...
• Placement of Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:32:41 -0700
  Shawn Wright wrote: <snip> Anyone know why the fuel filter is placed after the pump in the digifant system? I hate to think of...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:11:43 -0400
  ...3 wire ISV like the Golf/Jetta Digifant fuel system? > > > >The only Vanagon Digifant fuel system I've ever > > > >seen has a 2 wire...
• The Charcoal cannister, Digifant EFI..if it leaks, what?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:39:57 -0700
  I have the Digifant II system running my inline gas VW motor. (92 1.8l top and ems/2.0l aba bottom end) I...
• Re: 1.8 to 2.0 aba swap
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 May 2012 10:57:26 -0400
  ...A stock ABA distributor needs some modification to work with a digifant system. Or you can modify the digifant distributor, take your pick. Another...
• Re: Digijet in Bosch Parlance
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:52:04 -0700
  ...are some references to Digifant and Digifant > II, I am trying to find out where my 1984's Digijet system started from in the...
• Re: Euro-spec Digifant ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 11:38:04 EDT
  ...Anyone know where I can get my filthy paws on a euro-spec Digifant ECU? I still have 1 left in stock. From my...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:12:26 -0800
  ...what, if anything, are people changing to to replace the stock digifant system. (85 van-o-gone) >>> >>> >>> TIA! >>> >>> Dan >>> 2000 Jetta VR6 >>> 2009 Tiguan...
• Re: Digifant question...fuel pump effect?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:52:32 -1000
  ...run less perfect? > I should know, but how does the digifant fueling system actually work? > Could the old noisy pump be supplying inadequate fuel...
• Wanted: Unservicable AFM
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 03:30:45 -0500
  ...I have a "Research Project" under way - and I require a bad/unservicable AFM from a Digijet or Digifant FI system. Basically - I need...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 16:54:29 -0500
  Our stock Wasser Boxer engines and Digifant system do not incorporate a knock sensor that I am aware of. -Larry Mark Keller wrote: > I...
• Digitool Req. Immed.
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 14:46:27 -0800
  Dear Listees, I am recieving a used digifant computer for my van by mail this week. I would like to add the digitool system...
• Re: Who wants to be the guinea pig?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:24:52 -0400
  Intake Air Temperature Sensor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digifant_Engine_Management_system On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Robert Fisher...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 14:49:37 -0400
  ...temperature sender.” Confusing, they are > two different systems with one sensor each. > Digijet (1.9l) and Digifant (2.1l) employ the same set of...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 22:51:51 -0700
  Hello Volks For me all the systeme is good, unless is fix by backyard mechanic try to by pass something here and something there...
• Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:49:26 -0700
  ...rated up to 12.x My guess is that this is due to the WBX Digifant and Motronic engine management (ECU) systems having different...
• Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:05:33 -0800
  ...VW > model of that era used a compatible model with the digifant system. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988...
• Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:10:30 -0700
  ...My apologies for not mentioning - 2.1L digifant. The AC system is stock '85. I know the IS should maintain around 850. It doesn...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine for sale too $900.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 10:44:34 -0700
  ...snip >neat part about the CIS-Lamda system from the 81 thru 84 rabbits is you can >remove the O2 computer and everything still...
• Re: What's a Hall sender do?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:54:08 -0400
  ...Also on the Digifant system idle stabilization is accomplished by a much fancier system that operates a tiny auxiliary throttle (the Idle Stabilizer Valve...
• Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:08:51 -0400
  ...record, you can see this guy used the original Vanagon digifant fuel system. He even kept the AFM in the original spot. I bet...
• Re: purchase advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 11:28:51 -0700
  Stuart wrote: "The 2.1 Digifant uses a "hot wire" airflow monitoring system. Outside of better accuracy for pollution control I see no real...
• Re: Engine dieing after coasting.. solved! Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:17:41 -0400
  Yes, the mysterious ICM that rights all the wrongs of the Digifant FI system.... .... Until it doesn't.... Steven 91 Westy On Sat, Sep...
• Re: '84 westy with "MV" engine number, Is it a 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 4 May 2000 14:17:20 +0200
  ...Now all my checking shows this is a 2.1L from the digifant/86-91 > years. Is this true? See my wbx specs on...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
  ...of the Bosch Digifant Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) parts that came in all 1986-91 Vanagons. We have fifteen systems running, and have a...
• Re: Where's my fuel pump relay?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 23:11:00 -0500
  ...Good to know if you're trying to depressurize the fuel system. Pulling the relay will work on the Digifant, but not the Digijet...
• New digifant parts
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 23:52:56 -0600
  I was considering changing engines in my 87 Van to get rid of the constant problems with my fuel injection system. Then I considered...
• Where is the Serial # located on the Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:45:57 -0400
  ...This engine used a more advanced engine management system known as Bosch "Digifant I" which now digitally managed ignition timing as well as fuel...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 07:24:23 -0700
  ...feel that it is a > bad idea to use the Digifant II system as shown in the picture. Too many > people have too many...
• AMP Part Numbers for 25 pin Digifant connector
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:43:13 -0700
  ...Here are the specs for the Digifant II system found on the 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 Golf and Jetta Volkswagen Digifant II Computer Mfg...
• Re: more trouble with Billy
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 19:05:15 -0600
  ...they used the > digifant system and > the treatment of the digifant system in the golf manual is MUCH better > than the treatment in the...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 19:40:31 -0600
  ...Jetta Digifant 2, this may be of some interest to you. > > In fact, I wonder if anyone has switched their Vanagon FI system to...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 May 2020 09:35:08 -0700
  ...The Digifant I California description here speaks to smog related stuff: http://www.a2resource.com/electrical/management/digifant1.html I recall older shop manuals...
• Re: VW Tech manuals, Must haves, and DIY maintenance & vehicle reliability
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:54:47 -0600
  ...the "Vanaton/Type II Fuel Systems ProTraining Manual (AFC, Digijet, Dijifant)" and the "Digifant I and Dijifant II ProTraining Manual." I'm running a...
• Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 22:20:47 -0700
  David wrote: >The CIS-E systems found in the 85 thru 89 Golf GTI / Jetta GLI and 1.8L 16V >engines have a plug...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 12:20:04 -0700
  ...From the info I have - 29 to 36 psi with pump output at 33 to 39 psi for Digifant systems (not from Bentley, from...
• Re: I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 8 May 2001 01:24:13 EDT
  ...The details are different for CIS, CIS-E and digifant implementations, but all are two pump systems. Use the vanagon pump to supply the...
• Re: Vanagon and VW Rabbit
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 9 Jan 2019 16:42:12 -0500
  ...Not many people still remember how to work on these systems. Thankfully the Vanagons used the Digijet and Digifant systems which are electronic. These...
• Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 17:42:14 -0800
  ...Digifant is a decent fuel injection system when all is working correctly. It has nice things like fuel cut-off when coasting etc etc...
• Re: Timing question: Digifant I system
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:44:45 -0400
  ...Digifant I system Friends, I understand that the early '90's Vanagon had a Digifant I fuel/spark system. I have that system on...
• Re: Visual Difference(s) between 1.9L & 2.1L Distributors?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 00:06:47 -0600
  ...DigiFant ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 4 Jun , 2016, at 11:46 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > The distributors are unique to the fuel injection system/year...
• Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:58:24 -0800
  ...management system over another. Personally I just installed what c/w the engine I put in. If my Vanagon were equipped with Digifant to...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 19:15:58 +0000
  ...3 wire ISV like the Golf/Jetta Digifant fuel system? >> > > > >The only Vanagon Digifant fuel system I've ever >> > > > >seen has a 2 wire...
• Re: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Butler
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 03:48:54 -0500
  ...Myself, I've long preferred the CIS-E system used in mid-to-late 80s VW/Audi passenger cars, pre-Digifant. It's not...
• RPM Tester?
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 16:14:02 -0400
  Hello Does anybody know how to hook up a "Optilux motor tester" old fashioned multi tester to an electronic ignition system (Digifant) so I...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:44:33 -0700
  Karl Wolz wrote: > IIRC, you have an '85? I was told that the capacitor fix only worked on the > digifant system, so if you...
• Re: Timing adjustment procedure on Digifant system
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 23:42:47 -0800
  At 03:02 PM 11/20/02 -0500, you wrote: .... >My observations: Mark and Sherry are wonderful hosts - look them up if >you're...
• Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems Pro Manual
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:44:43 -0700
  Anyone have a line on this manual complete in electronic format? I have a PDF of the Digifant portion, but AFC and Digijet have...
• Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:00:32 -0400
  Mine does the same thing, even though it's an '87 with the Digifant system. Still trying to figure it out. Marc On Wed...
• Re: Digifant II O2 sensor....My questions answered...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 06:37:05 -0700
  I don't know exactly what O2 sensor WAS in the system, but the wires and the plug, those were from the Digifant Cabriolet...
• Wiring Harness / Digijets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 94 11:20:48 EDT
  ...One of Joel's past posts described the Vanagon fuel injection systems as such: "ok. the Digifant system was used on ALL 1986-1991...
• Re: Air vs. Water - pro's and con's
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:48:38 -0400
  ...the system for the 2.1L so dramatically? The 2.1L engine controls are cleaner with ign timing determined inside the Digifant control module...
• Re: AC idle enrichment circuit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:14:31 -0400
  ...This is in an '85 with a 2.1L and digifant system. IIRC, when it had the 1.9L, there was a switch that...
• Re: Anyone seen Gowesty's Digifiant replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:37:57 -0700
  ...I'm keeping my digifant, it's simple and native to both the 84 vanagon and the vw inlines. Parts and information are common...
• Re: digifant injection
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:21:45 -0700
  ...digifant injection > Another post got me curious, and I read a bit about how Digifant works. > From what I read it seems that all...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question Part 1
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:49:41 -0600
  ...to 12/88 to 12/88 Fuel System Digifant Digifant Digifant - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Injection Valve 0 280 150 206 0 280 150 206 0 280 150...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:41:51 -0700
  ...digitool - > a piece of cake! > Do I need a Digitool for my Digifant engine system? How much does one of those cost? Don Hanson