Date:         Tue, 18 Jan 2000 09:15:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Starts, Dies....Fix Coming Soon?
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David Dustan wrote:

> <snip> Tonight we found the wiring to the ECU was fine but removed it from the bulkhead under the seat and
> the bus started reacting to various angles that the ECU was tipped.  If the ECU was tapped lightly the
> engine would die.

David, That is EXACTLY what we had. After months of frustration, one day, out of anger, I banged the ECU and it
worked!!! We purchased a used Digifant and all was well. A year later, I met Darrell Boehler (e-wise) and he
repaired it for us. He says that the problem was just a poor solder connection and no new components were
required. I put the repaired ECU back in the van and, I swear it, it runs more smoothly. This year, a fellow in
North Bay just had to have a Digifant the very next day so I shipped the purchased ECU to him on overnight
express and sold it for exactly what I paid. We kept the repaired ECU. Thanks Darrell, you've made us all happy.

> I think this sounds like the culprit.... so soon maybe I'll have my ride back!

-Larry