Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan

Search messages and discussions

Clear search

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 9+: 60 results shown for Digifant.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

  • Plugs...
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
    Tue, 12 May 1998 16:43:27 -0700
    ...triple electrode plugs that you can use in a 2.1 digifant vanagon motor. You know the one's that Bosch makes. Thanks, Joe
  • ECU needed
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Mon, 5 Oct 1998 08:31:12 -0700
    I need a late-model Vanagon digifant ECU, with part number ending in 022D. Please email me directly if you're parting out a...
  • digifant ecu chip
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Sat, 9 Jan 1999 23:43:01 EST
    The ECU chip and hp kit can be purchased from Kyle Wade at Volks motorsports. See www.volks-motorsports.com or call 408 426...
  • Neoprene Seat Covers
    Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
    Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:44:41 -0500
    ...Mark Cumnock I-4 Jetta Conversion Digifant II
  • Replace AFM with MAP?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:33:53 -0800
    ...that Megasquirt requires running a vacuum line to it's MAP, but what I am talking about using a MAP with Digifant(jet). Jon
  • Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
    ...Digifant II would be a closer approximation, and iirc has nearly the same pin out as the digifant I ecu. However, the digifant II...
  • Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant Conversion comments
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:45:23 EDT
    ...In my conversion ('82 Diesel Westphalia with '90 8V 1.8L GTI) I specifically chose the Digifant control system after studying all the alternatives...
  • Re: Westy (2.1w/digifant) running rich? when warm
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 12 Nov 2003 05:53:14 -0600
    ...Fuel Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Karl Wolz wrote: >Hello all, > >My Westy w/ 2.1L w/ Digifant is running fine when cold...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 12 Jan 2002 16:10:31 -0800
    Are you sure? I'm not quite sure witch parts you are referring to, but my '88 Digifant has an idle stabilizer valve, and...
  • harness, cap fix
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Sun, 28 Nov 1999 07:48:06 -0500
    Dear List, Can anyone confirm whether or not the famous/infamous cap fix for the AFM is for BOTH digijet and digifant engines? Also...
  • Rev Limiter?
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:54:25 -0500
    I could have sworn my '86 had a factory rev-limiter built into the Digifant system. It cut fuel delivery or ignition or something...
  • i-4 swap
    Historical mailing list - Rob Le Duc
    Sat, 26 Jan 2002 15:54:44 -0500
    ...1.8l 8v engine digifant II injection happy volksin rob
  • Digijet 2.1L wasserboxer high comp. 111 bhp
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 02:18:44 +0100
    Anyone seen one of these in the States, or are all all 2.1 wasserboxers in the states of Digifant type? Particularly, are any...
  • Wanted: Fuel Injectors for 2.1WBX
    Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
    Fri, 24 Jan 2003 14:10:15 -0500
    Looking for 4 good used or rebuilt (if that's possible) fuel injectors for my 2.1 WBX (1987 Syncro GL, Digifant). Anyone have...
  • Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
    ...Basic Engine Set-up This information can be found on the microfiche or on pages 35-39 of the Digifant I and Digifant II...
  • Re: Air vs. Water - pro's and con's
    Historical mailing list - John
    Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:48:38 -0400
    ...The majority of all vehicle engine control modules are concealed in tight, cramped hiding places, so the 2.1L Vanagon Digifant control module lives...
  • Re: AC idle enrichment circuit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:14:31 -0400
    Do you still have the solenoids or did you install the idle speed controller and valve for the Digifant? If so you need to...
  • Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 11:03:58 -0800
    Roger Bowman wrote: > > I saw the same thing when I played digifant recently. It looks like a > little "blow-out" valve or reed valve...
  • Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 24 Apr 2003 06:59:29 -0400
    If you remember the original question, was will a Digifant (I think 90 Jetta) ISV work in a Vanagon? I still say no. It...
  • Re: Conversion Options
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Mon, 4 May 1998 20:11:31 -0500
    ...I would however worry that your EFI controls are possibly not Digifant or of the derivative of Digifant to run the 2.1, this...
  • A favor...
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Sat, 9 Jan 2010 10:09:48 -0500
    ...This is for a DIGIFANT system. I am away from my book. TIA Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
  • Re: Hello, I'm a new boy here...
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Jan 1997 12:25:36
    >>What is "Pastellweiss" in english?? In 86 all USA Vanagons switched from >>DigiJet to DigiFant with the 2.1L engine. Is yours really DigiJet...
  • Fuel pressure tester
    Historical mailing list - Will Morris
    Thu, 11 Mar 2004 09:49:23 -0500
    What's the best source for an inexpensive fuel pressure tester that will work with the digifant system? Is is worth looking at places...
  • Re: Engine swap - I4 - which angle, motor and FI?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Sun, 13 Mar 2005 22:57:58 -0500
    ...I did the 2 litre with digifant II at 50 degrees. No vibration issues. My site may be of assistance. http://my.tbaytel.net...
  • Re: P/N 021 906 031?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 22:11:22 -0800
    ...Early 92 VR6 Passats (also w/Digifant) used Bosch 0280 150 929 thru VIN 31-N-120000 or Oct 91. Unfortunately, the Bosch interchange...
  • Fw: '87 ECU or ? correction
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Wed, 1 Jul 1998 08:09:16 -0500
    ...The digifant tool is posted at http://taos.midwest.net/vw Darrell -----Original Message----- From: Darrell Boehler <midwesty@taos.midwest.net> To: Aaron Taylor...
  • Re: Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Thu, 7 Sep 2000 19:32:42 -0700
    ...We (watercooled VW engine swapping folk) usualy abhore Digifant > based on it's lack of upgrade options. >> > > There is a upgrade chip made for...
  • Re: Airbox
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 4 Jul 2001 14:20:31 EDT
    ...Anyway, you said Digifant but did not say which engine or induction system you are using. Does your induction system face towards the from...
  • Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 2 Feb 2015 14:33:50 -0800
    ...One Digifant van breaks your heart and now they are all #@&**. > > Lots of other vehicles have a very similar separate ICU driving a very...
  • ECU Repair Post Needed!!
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Wed, 5 Feb 1997 11:02:06 -0500
    It's me again, the frantic ECU guy :-( Tim Smith tells me somebody posted a repair procedure for the digifant ecu. If anyone has...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
    ...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant ECU and ICU (idle control unit) There are only four connections to be made to...
  • Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Sun, 26 Apr 1998 21:21:52 -0400
    ...yeah, definitly go with digifant, anyone can work on it. -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Quijano <cjquijano@COMPUSERVE.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON...
  • fuel system depressurization
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Thu, 27 May 1999 08:42:36 -0400
    ...I seemed to remember that there was some difference between the Digijet and Digifant, but couldn't think of it when we were talking...
  • Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 19:38:08 EST
    Actually, there is a difference in digifant and digijet systems in this regard. Digijets ground through the exhaust system, as David says. Digifants ground...
  • Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Sun, 4 May 2014 20:45:11 -1000
    ...Are all 2.1 engines digifant? > > > > >From the factory, yes. But..... > > I've read of 2.1 engines installed in Digijet Vanagons. The owner...
  • Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:46:01 -0400
    At 03:25 PM 6/9/2012, neil n wrote: >Under these conditions: I should be getting my Bentley back Monday or Tuesday - I...
  • Re: Hello, I'm a new boy here...
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Jan 1997 18:48:29 +0200
    Pastellweiss is the standard white colour of VW. >What is "Pastellweiss" in english?? In 86 all USA Vanagons switched from >DigiJet to DigiFant with...
  • Re: bow-wow blues
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:15:49 -0700
    ...On 9/22/07, Ron Komoroski <ronkom@jetbroadband.com> wrote: > > So, which sensor is sending bogus info to the digifant? > Ron >
  • Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500
    1987 Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission Full...
  • Re: Euro-spec Digifant ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Mon, 2 Apr 2007 17:20:17 -0400
    ...Euro-spec Digifant ECU? > Yes it is. I have it installed on "Ole Putt" with my Digijetted 2.1. > Mileage figures compiled so far...
  • Re: Digifant Fuel Injection
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:53:07 -0700
    ...Digifant Fuel Injection Yup, ya gotta have the green Bentley bible for sure, but ya gotta have that blue Digifant FI concordance to go...
  • O2 sensors effect on power
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:22:11 -0800
    ...It is impossible for a Digifant O2 sensored fuel injection system to provided more power than a non-senosred digijet, because the digifant will...
  • O2 sensors effect on power
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:22:11 -0800
    ...It is impossible for a Digifant O2 sensored fuel injection system to provided more power than a non-senosred digijet, because the digifant will...
  • Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:39:24 -0800
    ...I suspect one problem is the Digifant AFM was plastic welded onto a stock Golf airbox. The welding job was not exactly the greatest...
  • IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL
    Historical mailing list - The Martins
    Thu, 14 May 1998 20:44:05 -0500
    ...for a 87 digifant system. Any ideas on who has them for how much ? I doubt if there are junk yards with vanagons around...
  • Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 24 Feb 2002 18:16:20 -0500
    At 06:12 PM 2/24/2002, Robert Steven Fish wrote: >Holy Mackeral! Groan.... d -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
  • Re: Idle speed, racing engine
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:23:19 -0400
    ...http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/VanagonProTraining/DigiFant/ (page 1) Regards, Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1.htm
  • Re: Starting problem
    Historical mailing list - Darren
    Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:56:48 -0600
    ...the thermostat housing only one of these is used by the Digifant fuel injection system for cold start. Did you replace the blue or...
  • Re: digifant ecu chip
    Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:46:09 -0600
    ...digifant ecu chip >--------------------- >Hi Volks, > I need a chip for a digifant ecu and I am unable to cross reference it. >The chip a...
  • Re: memory loss from unplugging battery?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 28 Jun 1997 13:34:20 EDT
    ...Ironicaly the digifant computer is not sophisticated enough to care, but the radio is. Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 VW Transporter Three Door Pickup...
  • Re: Eurospec Conversion: Digifant Comment
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:37:41 EDT
    David, My digifant II experience is certainly different than yours. I too would have preferred the Motronic system, and would have used the 2...
  • Re: Digitool: Digijet version?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Thu, 2 Mar 2000 13:04:31 -0800
    ...The only difference in the digijet and digifant WRT the digitool is the pin layout. If you are electronic savy and know which end...
  • need I -4 stuff
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 22:50:53 -0400
    ...2) I am using an audi 3A engine and am converting it to run on a digifant system from a RV jetta engine and...
  • Fuel Pump Kill Switch
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 30 Dec 2016 19:26:05 +0000
    ...Has anyone done something similar for the relay on a digifant injected Vanagon? Ric 87 Westfalia Sent from my iPad
  • Intermittant dying
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Mar 1997 14:43:07 -0500 (EST)
    I know I have see the thread about a digifant dying and not restarting for a few minutes but I don't remember if...
  • distributor wanted
    Historical mailing list - Sidney White
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 21:03:25 EDT
    I need a good working distributor for a Digifant system. My hall sensor is no good and I read it is tuff to change...
  • Re: digifant issues ruining our trip!
    Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
    Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:02:38 -0700
    ran normally for 45 minutes then did this repeatedly. if I stopped for a few minutes and let it sit it would run fine...
  • Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:36:01 -0400
    ...I am going to assume this for my use (yours too if you agree) "Similar vintage Digifant systems appear to share the same components...
  • Re: Airbox - Excuse me, but ...
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 4 Jul 2001 15:29:03 EDT
    ...IIRC Evil Pig (aka JT) is talking about converting his diesel to Digifant. To me that means GAS engine and not diesel. Perhaps JT...
  • 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...