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• Aircooled starting problem---AFM???
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 10:22:54 -0500
  ...I turned the key to "start", and then manually moved the AFM sweep arm to see if the fuel pump turned on---it does...
• need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 16:23:59 EDT
  Hi Everyone, Well the subject says it all I need the hose on a 2L aircooled from the Throttle body to the AFM. My...
• Re: 2.1l AFMs available new
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:36:06 -0800
  ...I swear those guys do nothing more than clean, sandblast and put a sticker on their AFMs. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: 2.1 VS 1.9 AFM
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:59:41 -0700
  1.9 & 2.1 AFMS are substantially different and two entirely different systems (even though they look alike on the outside). 1.9 Digijet...
• Re: AFM Fix/Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:31:13 -0800
  ...AFM Fix/Please Help I recently posted tot he list about my van having no low end power and got a good response to...
• AFM cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:47:34 -0800
  Marshall mentioned cleaning the resistive surface of the AFM with electrical contact cleaner. This sounds like a good thing to do even though I...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 19:12:08 -0400
  David, Thanks for a great and detailed explanation on the AFM that even I understand. Between the information from you, Karl, and Neil, this...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:59:19 -0800
  ...So no air going into the engine was >> going through the AFM and the AFM was not connected electrically >> either. Hmmm, I thought. Must...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 20:48:18 -0400
  ...ECU and AFM for 2.1L > In a message dated 4/28/02 4:15:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > b.t.allen@MYACTV...
• Re: afm?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:57:48 -0800
  ...Anyone have > a better name for Vanagon Syndrome? AFM temporary lockout, maybe? > Al Brase > > Rob Infante wrote: > >>The other day my 87 syncro westy...
• Hmmm...
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 17:44:55 -0500
  ...I know that "the designers seal the AFM for a reason", and that you really shouldn't mess with it without knowing what you...
• FS- AFM, idle control unit, stabilizer, throttle valve, computer
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:24 -0700
  ...Stuff for sale- Idle stabilizer, idle control unit alternator, AFM Full aircleaner (box snorkel etc.) Throttle valve, computer under the seat. Basically if it...
• Re: Gas Mileage and Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2001 14:17:44 -0400
  ...sender is in the throat of the AFM upstream of the van -- electrical connections at the AFM plug. d David Beierl - Providence, RI http...
• Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 27 May 2002 18:59:33 -0500
  ...Using the digitool, I see that the AFM is not producing a control voltage. No change in the AFM voltage output as I vary...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 12:03:06 -0800
  ...Can throttle position (if required by Digijet or Digifant) be roughly determined by the AFM wiper position? >>if anyone finds this interesting...here is...
• Re: AFM Testing?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Sat, 12 May 2001 14:25:37 -0500
  ...I have two AFM's in hand. Both show similar resistance changes with movement, but one seems to have some drop-outs. Couldn't...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:45:06 -0800
  ...I wonder if this could be a mechanical issue with the vane in the AFM. Patrick Spragge > On Dec 6, 2016, at 10:00...
• Re: AFM installation?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 13:31:50 -0700
  ...91 Carat, 155k), I am concerned that sooner or later the AFM will die on me. > >I think I am more comfortable replacing the...
• Re: Pig Tail for early vans?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:43:10 -0400
  ...The AFM is pretty different. Check out youtube for videos showing how to clean up and move the wiper arm in your AFM. It...
• need help/advice AFM.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 15:29:51 +0000
  hello all, I re-adjusted my AFM track arm and seem to be having some diffrent things happen, first is that on start up...
• Re: sluggish on take off
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:50:15 -0500
  AFM, not ADM
• Re: Digifart MAF question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:27:57 -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: Need ideas - diagnosing troubles.
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 12:36:27 -0700
  ...I don't know enough to understand what I've done, but here is what happens: > AFM? I've replaced it with another one...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 18:55:46 -0800
  ...And I've had the > same > thought, eventually I'll need to open the AFM and tweak it or look > for a > rebuilt AFM.
• lower vacuum hose below afm 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 09:07:19 -0800
  ...check this out does anyone know of the hose thats below the afm that goes to some kinda vacuum filter to the crank case...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:15:18 -0800
  ...So no air going into the engine was >>> going through the AFM and the AFM was not connected electrically >>> either. Hmmm, I thought. Must...
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 11:56:12 -0400
  At 08:06 4/29/99 -0700, HP Authorized Customer wrote: > > This seems to have cured some ails... > > I took my AFM apart (black...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:05:57 -0800
  ...AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner > At 04:46 PM 1/20/2002, developtrust wrote: > >Rather than glue the boot back...
• Re: From guy stuck in Florida STILL NO LUCK
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 09:17:33 -0700
  Also the boot between the AFM and the throttle body. If you have a major air leak there, you'll get the same symptoms...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:32:29 -0400
  If the engine is turning enough air is being pulled through the intake to move the AFM. With the throttle closed enough air goes...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 16:08:25 -0700
  I believe there are few resistance checks in the Bentley book for the AFM. Can't remember the last time I measured any though...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:38:19 -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: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 10 May 2023 19:24:48 +0000
  ...That bad gasket allows more air in and makes the fuel/air ratio wrong, the AFM itself can't not correct it. On Wed...
• Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 20:58:40 -0500
  ...Any thoughts? Anyone have a spare good AFM I could test out? I hate to spend money on a AFM when I could be...
• AFM ? (as related to the air filter housing)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:17:24 -0800
  Is there anything to preclude a remove/replace of the Vanagon air filter housing with something more direct? The AFM seems to be connected...
• Re: AFM ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 22:57:24 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 10:08 PM Subject: AFM ? > I was looking through a Bosch FI book today and noticed a...
• Vanagon Parts Rear Heater AFM
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:29:52 -0800
  ...This AFM was working when removed BUT has flat acceleration from a stop. Above 2K RPM and once moving works perfect. So this is...
• '87 GL "Stumbling" Problem
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 15:02:15 -0700
  ...Seems that as I accelerate...I've cleaned the wiper arm and track on the AFM and it seemed to have helped but not...
• Re: cutting out bottom of airbox to increase air intake and add HP
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 16:46:17 -0500
  ...a cone >type > > > K&N > > > > filter to the AFM? Of course you would have to fabricate a >bracket/adapter > > > > to hold up the AFM.
• AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sat, 1 May 1999 13:09:28 -0400
  Sorry folks, but the parts are gone! Scott
• Re: bogging/stumblin after long descents
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 01:15:20 -0400
  ...I'm guessing it may be the weak AFM >spring trouble that I have seen frequently posted. Does this sound like the >likely culprit...
• Re: AFM values
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 11:06:00 -0400
  ...My interest, which I think many of us would >share, is to know from someone who has a new AFM and done the >measurements...
• afm adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:46:22 -0800
  ...A friend of my has one complete turn on his afm...i had something around the 3 to 3 1/2 turns counter clock...
• Re: Temp 1 Sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:10:35 EDT
  The only way that I know of replacing the tem I sensor is by replacing the AFM. Even if you desoldered it and removed...
• Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:26:33 -0800
  ...I did the 'cap fix' (+ a ground for the AFM) to a '92 1.8L Golf w / Digifant & it cured the stumbling / cutting out...
• Re: What does AFM Stand For?
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 08:45:34 -0400
  ...What does AFM Stand For? In a message dated 6/13/2003 4:55:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, hotch@hotstrings-inc.com writes...
• Re: AFM how to set ?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 17:47:10 -0700
  At 05:32 PM 09/20/2003, you wrote: >I have managed to get my AFM out of adjustment(1980 >2.0 L air...
• Re: Continuing saga of symptoms imitating vanagon syndrome--85 westy
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 15:31:32 EDT
  ...I think I have a bad afm, but I have swapped it 3 times. 3 bad afms? Only the distributor and wiring between the...
• Re: 2.1l: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 12:37:39 -0700
  ...Zoltan recommended to clean the distributor cap, Ken questioned my AFM. The distributor cap I just cleaned, but the arm looks kind of fried...
• Air Flow meter...the culprit
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 06:33:34 -0700
  good morning all! well i received the AFM yesterday, changed it out and hop-a-long no longer "hops" along!!! YAY!!! thanks Chuck for...
• Do you really NEED a new AFM was What a new Air flow meter might do for you...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 04:35:04 PST
  I did the tests the Bently said to do to determine if the AFM is bad. When I did the variable resistance test my...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:28:39 -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: Aircooled FI Questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 12:27:37 -0700
  ...Aircooled FI Questions > The Bentley says the AFM resistance strip should vary between 40 and 500 > ohms while moving the air sensor plate. My...
• Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:36:29 -0700
  ...these damn AFM's seem to be the real issue with the vanagon. peace, Joe -----Original Message----- From: Marc Perdue <marcperdue@ADELPHIA.NET> Sent...
• Anyone Tested a 2.1 AFM on 1.9 Digijet?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:52:56 -0700
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1007D&L=vanagon&P=R22451 Has anyone tested to see if the 2.1 AFM...
• Re: Pigtail needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 12 Dec 2015 11:20:35 -0500
  ...But if you have an ’86-up Vanagon you also have the option to buy a whole new AFM for about twice the price...
• Why would it not accelerate?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:13:40 -0800
  ...I do have other AFMs if that maybe the trouble, but I thought, I would rather ask the List of Great Minds. AFM is...
• AFM operation query was Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:23:02 -0500
  ...after considering for a bit it appears to me that the AFM automagically compensates for altitude because as the air becomes less dense it...
• 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
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:59:16 -0800
  On 3/12/10, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > Melissa, > > None of the Vanagons I'm keeping has an AFM. My Vanagon usually...
• how to change AFM track?
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 15:26:57 -0500
  Opening and cleaning the AFM didn't help my intermit loss of speed, mileage, rough idle problem. I did it as per archives. Some...