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• Re: Alternate manufacturers of AFM's?????
  Historical mailing list - Access Systems
  Tue, 3 Aug 1999 21:24:06 -0400
  ...What surprised me was that they listed 4 "manufacturers" of > AFM's in addition to Bosch: AutoTune, Beck Arnley, Borg Warner and > Carter. Although...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 19:40:18 EDT
  ...The ECU, AFM and all the other goodies stay. It will basically be a 2.1 digijet. Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat...
• AFM upgrade
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 11:36:35 -0800
  Greetings all, I looked at the AFM upgrade fix on the URL a few people sent to me at: http://www.geocities.com/harald...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 08:35:16 -0700
  I read somewhere on the net that the AFM harness does not solved all the hiccup problems because there are problems very similar .... I...
• Compatibility of AFM harness with early Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 09:09:41 -0700
  I have received a lot of inquiries about my AFM harness for sale - all of them from owners of pre-'86 Vanagons. Can anyone...
• Re: huge loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:41:52 -0500
  Hi Steve, I would check the o2 sensor,the temperature 2 sensor and the afm (air flow meter). The engine will naturally have a...
• Re: Which "surging syndrome" is this one?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:27:35 -0700
  ...The resistive track on the AFM does seem to be deeply grooved at the two places where the wiper contacts ride. And you're...
• Re: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 27 May 2002 19:27:41 -0500
  ...No change in the AFM voltage output as I vary the throttle. > > I pressed the connector on tightly - no joy. > > I removed the connector...
• Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 22:30:18 -0400
  ...Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM > Ah -- gotcha. I'll answer tomorrow unless someone else does, don't have > Bentley with me right...
• AFM action test
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 18:13:54 +0000
  hello all, well today after driving my wife to work in rush hour traffic seems last night little AFM screw adjust did its job...
• Re: AFM spring tension
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 7 Jan 2015 15:12:16 -0600
  ...New Year to all... >> >> could anyone please tell me how the AFM spring tension should be...? >> >> - soft ? >> >> or >> >> - firm (but not too hard) ? >> >> many...
• bucking
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 13:27:23 EST
  ...and I cleaned the AFM. I even took off the sealed top of the AFM and cleaned the swing arm. Afterwards, I started it...
• Re: Engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 23:53:09 -0700
  > No AFM. Vacuum line to the ECM ...... Ah, I recall now. I also recall reading something about a fail point at that vacuum line...
• tantalum cures for mysterious IMB
  Historical mailing list - David Luddy
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 21:38:30 -0500
  ...25volt 10uF + side to pin 4 of AFM connector , other side to pin 2 -or- 2. 25volt 22uF + side to pin 2 of AFM...
• How does Digifant work?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 19:53:35 -0400
  Does anyone know how Digifant works? I think that the hall sender input to the ECU is more "important" than the AFM input. That...
• Re: BUcking List ...
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:02:05 -0600
  ...Change the AFM 4. Change fuel filter, 5. Clean ground cables Any more ideas? Zoltan
• Re: 88 Vanagon AFM and rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 13:04:20 -0700
  ...In my situation, I went from a very lean (old AFM) situation to a very rich (New AFM) situation. Unfortunately, the "mechanic" who was...
• At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:51:55 -0700
  ...Was curious about the relationahip between the AFM air bypass and AFM flap. Maybe someone else is too. http://www.race.nangreaves.com/golf...
• Gas in oil? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - David L. Chasteen
  Sat, 03 May 1997 10:04:47 -0700
  ...When I disconnect the AFM, the fuel stops running. It will idle fine with the AFM disconnected, but of course will not drive that...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jun 2016 19:18:59 -0400
  ...Decided to install the new > reconditioned GOWESTY AFM today. > I disconnected the O2 sensor then installed the AFM started the engine > with the O2...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:32:40 -0700
  why disconnect o2 sensor to swap in a new AFM ? was that in the instructions perhaps ? I'd never touch the 02 just to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Jun 2001 - Special issue (#2001-682)
  Historical mailing list - gcarcher
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:10:55 -0700
  ...AFM spring setting (94 digijet) I rebuilt my AFM and lost the position mark for my spring wheel. It runs very strong but gets...
• Re: Off idle syndrome
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:39:44 -0500
  I've read from several of you over the last few months about testing and cleaning the AFM as described here. I've tested...
• Re: AFM
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 17:08:20 -0800
  Joe, I don't know how many years used the same AFM, but I have one I bought recently when my 1990 had a...
• Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Jun 2017 21:57:20 -0500
  ...It is attached to the hose between the AFM and the Idle Stabilize. Goes forward around the front top the engine then through a...
• Re: brand new AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Apr 2017 19:12:40 -0400
  ...all, > > a retired mechanic cleaning his shelves found a brand new AFM for vanagon - > labeled VW vanagon 86-90. He asked me if I...
• Re: hey guys, this is COMPLETELY NVC, and off topic, but i need to update my summer wardrobe and was looking for some advice~
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:09:02 -0800
  ...Vanagons I'm keeping has an AFM. >> >> >> My Vanagon usually contains a proud member of the AFM in it. (well >> the Canadian portion thereof...
• Re: BUcking despite of ...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 07:10:02 -0500
  Zoltan, From what I have learned on this list, this modification is intended to smooth out the signal from the AFM when small imperfections...
• AFM and ECU
  Historical mailing list - Jason Leigh
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 10:55:35 -0500
  ...Bosch AFM - Remanufactured unit- but brand new ECU from 81 Vanagon- MT I need the cash to finish my other 81 by spring. I...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not? - Long
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 17:39:46 -0800
  ...TPSs and AFMs are both potentiometers, TPS is mechanical (on the throttle body attached to the trottle valve), AFM is numatic, a flap that...
• Re: AFM Testing?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 May 2001 20:54:54 -0500
  ...Can anybody enlighten me on how resistance should > changeas the vane moves? My manuals (even Probst) are vague.I have > two AFM's in...
• AFM/ECU & Wiring harness on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - K w
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 17:17:42 -0700
  ...ECU Link, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=595779014&r=0&t=0 AFM Link, http://cgi.ebay.com...
• AFM vs MAF
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 03:37:17 +0000
  Hey all, The AFM on my 2 liter audi 3a/ golf RV digifant conversion has about had it. It came from a junk yard...
• Re: AFM CAP
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Wed, 5 May 1999 00:09:30 -0700
  ...I took my AFM meter off and placed it upside down on my van floor (as a cushion) and proceeded to loosen it with...
• Re: What does AFM Stand For?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 16:53:48 -0700
  ...for my ignorance but what does AFM stand for? > > > > Robert > > --------- > > > > Hi all: > > > > I've got an AFM with a Bosch part number 0 280...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:21:56 -0400
  ...Decided to install the new reconditioned > GOWESTY AFM today. > I disconnected the O2 sensor then installed the AFM started the engine with > the O2...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:49:03 -0800
  ...And there is of course the known "vanagon syndrome" which is AFM related and can happen at any time as far as I know...
• air flow meter resistance measurements
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:21:26 -0700
  Am testing two AFM's right in front of me. Pretty easy. Remove connector. Get any simple ohmmeter (I use Radio Shack $10 version...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:09:42 -0400
  ...ECU and AFM for 2.1L It seems to me that I've read that a 2.1 Digijet can be/is a good...
• Re: Bucking Vanagon again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 17:25:40 -0500
  ...So is the AFM trash? Is the afm arm supposed to flutter like this during normal steady state operation ? Because it does http://tech...
• Re: AFM photos
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 23:18:10 -0800
  My AFM was interesting - I did not check it with voltage as specified in Bentley, I just measured the resistance. The resistance was not...
• Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:13:40 -0400
  ...At equal temperatures, though, the Temp I sensor in the AFM should measure about the same as the Temp II sensor in the motor...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:09:45 -0500
  ...If its running right leave the AFM alone. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of HotelWestfalia...
• Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:26:11 -0500
  Someone a while back posted about work on adapting a "hot" type AFM unit for use on a Vanagon. Also there was some discussion...
• Re: 060412 AFM question
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:37:42 -0500
  ...One of those was > tweeking the AFM. For those of you who have experience with the AFM, > should the wiper be moving (jitter or...
• Re: Strange problem with '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 09:16:36 -0800
  ...In both cases I could marginally drive if I kept the accelerator as constant as possible, with the AFM only acting up when decelerating...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:54:38 -0700
  ...as for the AFM the things to do is cleaning the the carbon track, add the capacitor or the pig tail harness. Another thing...
• Re: wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 09:22:42 -0800
  ...thanks in advance just unplug the stock harness from the AFM the plug the upgrade harness to the AFM and the stock harness that...
• AFM Fix/Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Dan Romano
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:48:28 -0800
  ...and got a good response to adjust the arm in the AFM. Something about poping the cover off and doing some other stuff? I...
• Re: Inside the Air Flow Meter / AFM
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:37:13 -0500
  ...The rebuilt AFM helped too, once I had it calibrated by a professional Vanagon shop. Another thing that surprisingly helped was tightening the alternator...
• Re: FS: New AFM for '86-91
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 09:58:10 -0800
  ...They aren't making >anymore of them..... > I'm pretty sure you know this...but an AFM is not an ECU and vice versa...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:35:21 -0700
  ...foot taken off gas pedal, throttle valve switch and butterfly closes, IF very little or no air came through the AFM air bypass, the...
• Re: 2.1l vs 1.9l AFM was Re: Looking for a good used Air flow meter 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:09:55 -0700
  re "If you're going with the AFM, a 2.1l filter box and rubber gooseneck would make sense to me." the 2.1...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:59:45 -0400
  ...grade climbs last week might be a dirty >spot >on the AFM track and suggested gently cleaning it with a pencil >eraser. An eraser...
• Re: Can't open AFM Cap thanks to DPO
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 May 1999 12:54:15 -0400
  ...d At 11:17 5/1/99 -0500, Marshall Ruskin wrote: >I went to open my AFM cap yesterday, and found that the DPO...
• Alternate manufacturers of AFM's?????
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 22 May 1999 05:44:02 -0700
  ...What surprised me was that they listed 4 "manufacturers" of AFM's in addition to Bosch: AutoTune, Beck Arnley, Borg Warner and Carter. Although...
• Re: hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 11:05:56 -0800
  When I was adjusting the spring tension on the inside of my afm, I found that when I put it on the lean side...
• Re: Continuing saga of symptoms imitating Vanagon syndrome--85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 13:11:51 -0400
  ...replaced afm w. another, added a .22 mfd capacitor to this afm, added a ground wire to the afm,swapped ecu,swapped coil,swapped...
• Re: Digifart MAF question
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:39:53 -0400
  ...it uses an AFM (air flow meter). a MAF uses the hot wire not a flapper door like a AFM. i know that some...
• Re: van running rich- running out of ideas to fix
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 09:29:40 -0600
  ...have you tried adjusting the mixture via the AFM? Put your multimeter back on the OXS, pop the cover off the afm and then...