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Subject:Re: An alternative to the Digitool
From:Robert Fisher
Date:Mon, 25 Apr 2005 14:30:53 -0700

You left a  /  out of yer url.

http://www.dakotacom.net/~nhansen/neal/vw_tester.htm

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Neal Hansen" <nhansen@DAKOTACOM.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 1:43 PM
Subject: An alternative to the Digitool

> Not wanting to permanently wire into the ECU, I made up a breakout strip
> from a junkyard ECU Plug and Socket.
> This gets all of the inputs and outputs up readily accessible to make
> whatever readings are appropriate.
> This unit plugs in between the ECU and the ECU Harness.
> I can then easily connect an oscilloscope or meter to monitor the voltages
> and waveforms of the ECU's inputs and outputs.
> Also when disconnected from the ECU, I can measure the resistances of the
> Injectors, AFM, Etc.
> Photo: http://www.dakotacom.net~nhansen/neal/vw_tester.htm
> Parts are:
> Plug from Junkyard ECU, Socket also from Junkyard VW,
> Terminal strips, multi conductor cable, and a  piece of board. and does
> not
> interfere with the running of the engine.
> My personal feeling is that I don't need any more bells and whistles on my
> dash. But when it isn't running right I want an easy way to find out what
> gives.
> Neal