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• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:37:42 -0700
  ...It may have smoothed out > the idle but I'm not certain of that. > > Time to reread the Bentley and Pro Training Digifant stuff...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Carat "cut out" problem
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 19:09:39 -0500
  ...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: rich running van SOLVED! thanks Gerry S.
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 16:18:47 -0700
  ...people who pointed out a whole slew of facts I didn't know about the digifant fi. Bill www.geocities.com/yosemite/gorge/1706
• Re: 91 westy starts hard and stalls when cold
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:38:46 -0400
  ...When the O2 sensor warms up to >300*C additonal fuel is provided by the digifant system and the lean condition "goes away". Look...
• remanufactured parts and alternators
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:14:20 -0400
  ...The Digifant Tool tells me the battery voltage is 13.5. They key to rebuilding an alternator is to catch it before it self...
• Re: starting but running
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:02:52 -0600
  ...You could have a problem with the Digifant Temp II sensor but check and replace the above items before you go to the sensor...
• Re: buzzing fuel pump - additional info
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 19:04:39 -0800
  ...up to 80 PSI to operate - way more than the Digijet / Digifant 1 system needs. Rabbit fuel injection systems lower the system pressure to...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 07:10:36 -0400
  ...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: gasoline odor
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 13:38:15 -0700
  ...I have my Bentley > manual open to the Digifant > > tank illustration on pages 20-26,27. Looks like > MANY places to leak from. > > Any...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:05:35 -0800
  ...anti-knock and cleaning agents. >> >> As far as I know (and I may be wrong on this) Vanagon >> engines with digifant do not have...
• 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 23:31:40 -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...
• Strange Catastrophic Failure
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:29:06 -0500
  ...Since this engine has an old school Haltech engine management system on it instead of the Digifant, many of the usual Vanagon issues might...
• Re: Emission / Air Mass Sensor - could it be the cause?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:09:48 -0700
  ...to > > What is the correct procedure to adjust timing for the Digifant system? - engine warm up - disconnect temp sensor - adjust at 900 rpm? > > I...
• re. O2 sensor output voltage
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:35:16 -0700
  ...The digifant seems to fluctuate in a very wide band, and be very erratic compared to other vehicles I have monitored. My 1986 Jetta...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:17:55 -0500
  ...Vanagon 2.1 Digifant only. > > This is the original version 1.0, built by Daryll Boehler > > http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/DigiTool/ > > Mark...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:43:22 -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...
• Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:35:25 -0700
  ...This is for a stock 2.1 WBX, Digifant. Took my Westy to a shop for the first time in years. Am still tracking...
• Re: 025 906 021 C 1.9 ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:12:41 -0700
  ...Any Vanagon 022 ECU will work in a 2.1l Vanagon digifant. > Believe me I have tried every combination you can imagine over the...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 May 2007 15:43:08 -0400
  ...The wiring diagrams only start to show > >>>this > >>>switch with the Digifant. > >>> > >>>I just replaced the wiring harness and am thinking I didn't...
• Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:23:21 -0700
  ...Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant > ) > > > > I know it's not a WBX motor but it is Bosch and...
• Re: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 23:42:59 UT
  Good Question - Bentley can be confusing because the photos show both the 1.9 and 2.1; and the 1.9 timing mark is...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:49:41 -0600
  ...I think > the on the digiFant system the idle stablizer doohicky is totally > different. >
• mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 10:24:48 -0500
  ...and converts it to a useful signal that the fairly outdated digifant system can use. I can hear you now politely saying that's...
• '89 vanagon poor engine performance
  Historical mailing list - danielludwick
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 20:50:07 -0700
  ...The engine isn't oringinal so I'm not sure exactly whats in it, though I'm pretty sure it's a Digifant 2...
• Hall Sender replacement on a Digifant/2.1L engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 00:22:04 -0800
  ...HOW-TO REPLACE A HALL SENDER ON A DIGIFANT/2.1L ENGINE ------------------------------------------------------ So by this point, I assume you've read my earlier post...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:49:10 -0400
  ...and as I > said the European 115 hp engine does not use the digifant injection. I > think if somebody looks at the European Edka...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 May 2014 14:16:44 -0400
  At 01:51 PM 5/4/2014, Mike Holm Toronto wrote: >Cool. I'm still working out the possible reasons for my idle sitting...
• Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 11:32:00 -0700
  On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 6:30 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > At 09:03 PM 7/6/2012, neil n...
• Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 May 2009 10:01:16 -0700
  Absolutely! The ability of Vanagons to go where no motor homes dare to go..That is the best. If you are forced into close...
• Re: 025 906 021 C 1.9 ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:01:55 -0400
  ...Any Vanagon 022 ECU will work in a 2.1l Vanagon digifant. >> Believe me I have tried every combination you can imagine over the...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Poor-mileage
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Rich (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 04:44:46 -0500
  ...1 L Trans: Automatic Mileage: 111,000 mi VIN: WV2YBO25XMH002708 Fuel: Digifant I Misc Data: van Symptoms: Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy Occurs...
• Re: Vanavolvo ??
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 11:10:19 -0700
  ...it�ll pass emissions control with a carburettor so bye- bye digifant trouble :-) > 112hp / 170 NM with a single carb and lots of tuneup...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 07:12:50 -0800
  ...is replace the cylinder head with one from a 1.8L Digifant II and then transfer all the goodies over to the new head...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:04:42 -0700
  ...Vanagon 2.1 > Digifant only. > > This is the original version 1.0, built by Daryll Boehler > > http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/DigiTool/ > > Mark...
• Re: Hard Starting
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:16:09 -0300
  ...And check ALL the grounds, as they are also problematic with digifant. Happy trails, greg potts www.busesofthecorn.com On 2014-03-31 14...
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 18:56:47 -0400
  ...Say what??? With the variables that we all see from our digifant FI, which is often providing a marginal mixture, you think that a...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 07:47:25 -0400
  ...Kompressor also called blower to precharge intake air, would Digifant > recognize and adjust mixture through O2 sensor, any experiences?) > > Let's see what we...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 running rich???
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:31:12 -0400
  ...On a 2.1 digifant that is running rich this it is first and easiest thing you should check before going and changing out...
• Re: Non-stock ignition coils/plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:09:36 -0500
  ...The Vanagon ignition for both Digijet and Digifant need the factory coil. These systems vary the dwell depending on engine speed to maintain a...
• Re: Vanagon gasket leaks--->which year?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 00:11:33 EST
  ...From 1986 to 1991 they used 2.1L, 90HP engines with "Digifant" fuel injection. See the "Info" section at <A HREF="http://www.vanagon...
• Re: Exhaust compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:11:40 -0700
  ...Make a just great vanogon waterboxer engine system , nice mix of Digijet and Digifant parts. Scott On 6/10/2012 10:56 AM, Paul...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:27 -0500
  ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > I think the good old digifant DJ 2.1 came without a cat in Germany until around 89...
• Re: FAQs-I like it!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 18:44:26 -0800
  ...AFM, O2 sensor, temp I/II sensors, ground straps, >stuttering, mention Digifant/Digijet tool) [Darrell, this one has your >name written on it] >* paint...
• Re: High Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 11:32:22 -0600
  ...Darrel Boehler came up with his wonderful Digifant Digitool, I'm putting together a circuit board to interface with my Desktop PC that allows...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 15:02:08 -0400
  ...i have a full digifant troubleshooting manual on PDF if that would help you. Shawn On 6/8/06, ------------- <VW4X4@verizon.net> wrote: > > Waste...
• Re: Injector Color Codes, Yellow for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Sat, 20 May 2006 09:33:56 -0400
  ...and late buses with > FI) > Yellow (gold?) injectors are for Digijet/Digifant engines (1.9 and 2.1) > > > > >> >>Now, it there a difference based...
• Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:22:04 -0700
  ...That has always been the way my van (2.1 digifant) has started when healthy. I replaced the control unit about 2 years ago...
• Re: Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:32:18 -0800
  ...I always carry a spare :) Digijet ECUs are abit more robust than the Digifant successor in my experience. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9...
• 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - Erik Walker
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:22:40 -0400
  ...Took Digifant out, cleaned all internal contacts with alcohol. Cleaned all ground wires that I could find. Also, the van has an empty catalytic...
• Re: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
  ...For installation (on my '82 Diesel converted to '90 8 V Digifant inline 4), I tapped a tube insert into the coolant tank level...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:10:00 -0800
  ...My Vanagon > can't be used because it doesn't have the Digifant injection system. > > So, we need either: > > Someone with an oscilloscope or...
• Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:55:36 -0700
  On 6/9/2012 1:28 PM, David Beierl wrote: > I wouldn't use > a test light around the ECU just in case some...
• More Digifant Troubleshooting ...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Wed, 20 May 2009 22:14:32 -0300
  Now this may cause some friction and resulting flames... I have been tracking engine idle and running roughness with my '86 2.1 MV...
• Re: Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 18:36:58 -0500
  Vanagon man wrote: > Well, worked ALL DAY on my 88. Here is what i did. > > revivified fuel pressure and fuel pressure regulator are OK...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:20:32 -0400
  ...First, the Digifant series > >> has plastic tubes which would be comparable, in heat loss, to rubber > >> hoses. > >> Second, even if you lost some cooling...
• Re: WHICH ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:26:11 -0800
  ...Both also made the Digifant ECU as well. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia...
• Re: "High" Pressure Oil Switch Electrical Questions. (Jetta conversion) PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:49:51 -0700
  ...Returned home, no chirping. (presumably, the >> oil was cooler from coasting down the mountain) >> >> The '86 Vanagon Digifant diagram, shows a solid state part...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:27:36 -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: Random wire... Ugh.
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:23:05 -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: Hiccups, static electricity, wireharness.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 02:39:08 EDT
  ...solution to :-\ I have a -88 vanagon with the 2.1 digifant engine. Its normally running like a champ but every now and then...