The golf/ Jetta ECU uses an external spark control. Why I don't know. It may be because they also require a knock sensor witch the Vanagon engines do not require. One another note, this ecu makes this engine the best choice for engine swaps. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On Sun, 25 Apr 2004, tmiller wrote: > Has anyone tried to use a Digifant ECU for the same year VW Golf or > Jetta? I was specifically curious about the use of an 89 1.8L Jetta ECU > in an 89 Vanagon. The controls are similar, the sensors are similar, > has anyone tried this? > TEMiller > |
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