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• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:03 -0400
  ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but the > control unit is Digifant !! > > Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) > > Neil. > > > > On Sun...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:33:55 -0500
  The newer radios have a control tied to the ignition. The Vanagons do not have that wire in the harness. You will need to...
• FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:29:29 -0500
  ...A Gasoline, (spark ignition) engine has to run with a controlled fuel-air mixture. In order for the engine to run at a given...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 3 May 2011 21:18:13 -0700
  ...the level sensor function ..and a control unit for the level funcion. > You can see the control unit on page 97.43 in the...
• Vanagon Syndrome cont...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:06:04 -0700
  ...Fuel pump (original? no records from PO) makes normal buzzing Fuel pump relay Fuel pressure reg injectors PS pressure switch Idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
  ...3 litres Notes When setting ignition timing on vehicles with DIS (digital idle stabilisation) the two connectors of the DIS unit must be removed...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:58:04 -0700
  ...core leaks > 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab > controller unit > fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. > 7 - fuel...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 20:03:25 -0600
  ...Turned on the ignition and checked the > > stabilizer valve. It was humming nicely. Started the engine, let it idle a > > bit then raised the...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 22:33:14 -0700
  ...idle control unit operate the idle stabilizer valve? Having but a voltmeter, I can only tell that it receives voltage when the ignition is...
• Re: Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:37:44 -0700
  ...The relay needs switched +12 power like from the ignition coil, a ground, and a wire from the level probes with the other probe...
• Re: 84 WB Coolant Light... More(U)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 18:13:12 PST
  ...Again, I just unplugged the level sender and turned on the ignition,two things happened...1>light flashed(normal)and went out b>five...
• Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:17:31 +0100
  ...hums and vibrates when the ignition is on, as it should. It and the idle stabilizer control unit were both replaced with ones from...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:28:11 -0800
  ...Engine design, ignition timing, and load all add to create > this. The controls are timing settings (why we have the dual diaphragm > distributors before...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:25:04 -0800
  ...control is dead too, but the >> vacuum pump seems fine. Not a cruise expert, but two easy things to check: 1) Is the unit...
• Re: Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:33:32 -0800
  ...I'll either use this system or buy a > used windows unit off ebay . There should be maps set up for a stock > 2...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:50:36 -0800
  ...So for idle and low > speed we can use the spark ignition and normal mixture control for > smoothness and when under way go to...
• Re: hall effect sender output characteristics?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 12:04:33 -0700
  ...hall effect sender output > characteristics? > > > > I'm trying to compile a bit of information for a > new > > ignition/fuel control unit, and i need...
• Re: '97 VW Stereo Install Complete
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 09:51:15 -0400
  ...It is also capable of controlling a factory cd changer. Crutchfield sells a Clarion changer that works with this unit for $200. The wiring...
• digijet tool testing
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 20:31:26 -0500
  ...It turns out the transistorized ignition control unit to digijet pin 1 has a plus driver transistor, where the digifant coil driver is a...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...3 litres > > Notes > > When setting ignition timing on vehicles with DIS (digital idle > stabilisation) the two connectors of the DIS unit must be removed...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:20 -0500
  ...be wired through the ignition > >> switch, but we all know that's not the case. > >> > >> The last head unit I bought draws a third...
• no spark, no gas, no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 17:34:43 -0800
  ...I have 12 V. (when key in 'on' position) to the + terminal, and the - negative terminal is connected to the ignition control unit, which...
• Fwd: 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:34:31 -0400
  ...2.1L engine control unit (ECU). Price: $60. You pay shipping, or pick up here. 2.1L fuel Injection harness. Price: $50. You pay...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:06:42 -0800
  ...It primarily is needed to tell the ECU and idle >> control unit that you foot is off the gas. Unless the switch is >> sticking...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 11:05:28 -0400
  ...The plugs are Bosch units ordered from Bus Depot which I assume are for the correct temp range. I gaped the plugs to 0...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:26:41 -0500
  ...So for idle and low >> speed we can use the spark ignition and normal mixture control for >> smoothness and when under way go to...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0700
  ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but the >> control unit is Digifant !! >> >> Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) >> >> Neil. >> >> >> >> On Sun...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:43:22 -0700
  ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but the > > control unit is Digifant !! > > > > Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) > > > > Neil. > > > > > > > > On Sun...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:47:48 -0600
  ...A Gasoline, (spark ignition) engine has to run with a controlled fuel-air mixture. In order for the engine to run at a given...
• Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:55:52 -0600
  ...to be whether the ignition module controls dwell or not. Does anyone out there know if the Bosch unit is dumb or intelligent? 3...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:19:05 -0700
  ...re "If you get sparks that means the Hall Effect> Unit is working in sending the signal to the ECU. " - not necessarily so. I...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:56:40 -0600
  ...noted that #50 goes to starter, digifant, idle-control, brake warning light module, and ignition switch. > > from the forums I found the following suggestions...
• Re: Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 04:48:17 -0700
  ...There isn't a close ignition-switched wire to the battery compartment under the drivers seat. I ran an amplifier control wire from my...
• Re: Looking for project van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 18:03:47 +1200
  ...Finally, at times there will need to be >interaction with the ABS system (none on Vanagons) and the traction control >units (ditto). An inexpensive...
• Re: digijet tool testing
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 21:58:30 -0400
  ...It turns out the transistorized ignition control > unit to digijet pin 1 has a plus driver transistor, where the digifant > coil driver is a...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
  ...core leaks >> 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab >> controller unit >> fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. >> 7 - fuel...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...Engine design, ignition timing, and load all add to create > this. The controls are timing settings (why we have the dual diaphragm > distributors before...
• Re: Hot water;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 00:19:58 +0000
  ...For $10 I was able to get a new water bed heater control unit. This is a mechanical one, not solid state. It was...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...ignition coil with a conventional type coil 3. Do not disconnect battery with engine running 4. Do not applie voltage to control unit to...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:08:51 EDT
  ...the automatic piezo button switch and you will see the piezo control unit with four (I think) wires going into the top of it...
• Re: Digifant circuits
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 20:47:45 -0700
  ...Pin 23 seems to be a way for the ECU to know that the Digifant Control Unit Relay is supposed to be enabled. This...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:50:46 -0400
  ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 07:26:39 -0700
  ...frequently connected to the ignition switch, doesn't draw much current at all -- it is used to signal the unit to wake up. I...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 28 May 2013 10:06:47 -0500
  ...be wired through the ignition > switch, but we all know that's not the case. > > The last head unit I bought draws a third...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:44:00 -0500
  ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but >>> the >>> control unit is Digifant !! >>> >>> Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) >>> >>> Neil. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun...
• Need help with engine running too rich
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 15:45:05 -0500
  ...replaced ECU (second hand - told it was working fine) * replaced idle control unit (second hand) * cleaned and soldered all ground wires, new eyelets * added...
• Bosch CIS problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 20:06:26 -0500
  ...Not ignition related. checked everything, cap,rotor,wires plugs,halls unit and control unit, everythings OK and most of it is new.. It would...
• Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 19:58:21 -0500
  ...to remove the distributor and take a look at > the hall control unit wire that reside in the black plastic elbow and check > them...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:41:45 -0600
  ...noted that #50 goes to starter, digifant, idle-control, brake warning light module, and ignition switch. > > from the forums I found the following suggestions...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:04:17 -0500
  ...So for idle and low > speed we can use the spark ignition and normal mixture control for > smoothness and when under way go to...
• Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 20 May 2003 07:00:05 -0700
  ...I have also replaced the blue temp sensor & idle control unit. None > of this has helped the flatness when I accelerate. Anymore suggestions? > I...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:16:01 -0700
  ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but >>>>> the >>>>> control unit is Digifant !! >>>>> >>>>> Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) >>>>> >>>>> Neil. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun...
• Re: newbie questions '84 digijet
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:44 -0400
  ...7 of the Hall control > unit. And just what is it's function? I'm guessing more for the ignition > side than fuel??? > > Can...
• Re: Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:21:19 -0600
  ...I assume that >this control unit is a simple relay, but I'm not sure. The Bentley manual >isn't specific. Where is this...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:59:30 -0400
  ...oil cooler units that would fit vertically on to the D-Pillar hole vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit. Tencentlife on...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:30:36 -0700
  ...The idle controller has the following connections: > RED/BLK - power from ignition switch > RED/WHT - power from fuel pump relay > WHT/YEL - power steering...
• Re: Idle valve and ISCU
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 18:46:35 -0400
  ...The control unit is a very expensive luxury. Stan 87 Syncro Germain wrote: > Hi all > > After opening my ISCU and changing the transistor and...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:30:25 -0500
  ...now that's what I call an ignition > system!), I decided to do the final ignition switching function > test(28.44) and it returned...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 06:15:34 -0400
  ...retard ignition timing. When idling, the idle stabilizer unit > constantly adjusts input airflow to maintain constant rpm. It uses an > electronic control that drives...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:51:05 -0400
  ...Apparently > something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was > causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...