Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 12+: 60 results shown for Intake air sensor.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:02:19 -0700
  ...Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor is a sensor that measures the > pressure of the intake manifold. Used in conjunction with rpm, air > temp, and barometric...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:14:07 -0400
  ...an asymmetry come from? > >> > >> There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have any > >> cracks, are tightened well against...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Thu, 1 May 2025 17:54:08 +0000
  ...4 intake runners and the fuel/air mixture waits in each runner until it gets sucked into the head when the corresponding intake valve...
• Fw: Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 4 May 2002 08:45:01 -0400
  ...the time the engine takes to warm up in this light load condition is determined by the ambient air temp, fan intake temp, the...
• Re: HELP!!! Oil Pressure Buzzer On!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:12:53 -0400
  ...Took apart air cleaner, intake hoses, and throttle body. Found oil covered inside of hoses and throttle body. Cleaned oil out of hoses, etc...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:37:52 -0800
  ...on. > >Can we try to prime the van by adding a little gas in the air >intake? What should I try next? > >tia > >dylan >
• Re: 89 Syncro Westy - Finally running right - Thank you
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:20:34 -0700
  ...II sensor - new 5.     Air Flow Meter – swap  PS (I have the Vanagon Syndrome capacitor soldered into the AFM plug) 6.     Air intake boot...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...to >> the coolant level sensor with nowhere to go. Wire colors are black and beige. >> The label says "air intake hose switch". >> It seems...
• Re: Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 07:42:32 PDT
  ...Fri, 10 Sep 1999 06:46:11 -0400 > >By tightening the AFM spring, aren't you forcing the injection to >miscalculate the intake airflow...
• 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 May 2022 11:33:53 -0400
  ...large New O2 sensor Even a special removal tool New temp 2 sensor Temp 2 seal Starting spray New air filter New alternator belt...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:38:22 -0800
  ...filters destroy MAFs and other sensors. > > The most restructive part of the system is the silencer for the air box - > remove this and you...
• Re: It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:58:15 -0400
  ...Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor is a sensor that measures the > pressure of the intake manifold. Used in conjunction with rpm, air > temp, and barometric...
• engine conversion Tii - from the horses mouth
  Historical mailing list - Peter B
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 16:18:37 -0700
  ...The air Intake to the Fuel injector just after the air filter has two plugs in it. It seems like these would blow out...
• Fw: re:Temperature Sensor Light/Difficulty Starting
  Historical mailing list - Alexander Dallas
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:39:32 -0500
  ...I was able to start it several times by taking the intake boot >of the air regulator then that didn't work. The only...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:41:19 -0400
  ...cylinder air flow > unbalance due to cylinder, rings, or valve problem. > Valve problem-exhaust. > Oil carry over from overfilling, worn guides, or intake valve...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:58 -0400
  ...cylinder air flow unbalance due to cylinder, rings, or valve problem. Valve problem-exhaust. Oil carry over from overfilling, worn guides, or intake valve...
• Calling all air-heads.....
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:43:46 -0700
  ...2nd, what is the connector that comes from under the intake manifold (pass. side at the throttle body area) through the tranny/engine connection...
• Re: Van Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:58:04 -0600
  ...no help with > starting. > > > > Tried spraying carb cleaner into the intake [removed the air filter] > > nothing. Spent the night in the parking lot. Started...
• Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 11:26:07 -0400
  ...thru wiper) > 1 and 4 ohms according to table above (intake air temp sensor - temp= > 1) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET...
• Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:33:08 -0500
  ...Actually, you can check all parameters- coolant temp, MAP, rpm, AFR, intake air temp, TPS, injector duty cycle, pulse width and spark angle. These...
• Re: Thinking swap? Some CA legality comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 23:50:37 EDT
  Mark, Without the O2 sensor connected the Tiico conversion will never be legal in CA. With the O2 connection it probably won't be...
• Broken wiring connectors on an '84
  Historical mailing list - Pavneet Arora
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 12:43:27 -0400
  ...intake air housing (the 90 deg elbow), there are two outlets: an upper and a lower. On the lower is a broken connector/sensor...
• Re: Engine miss
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:58:14 -1000
  ...Vacuum line to the ECM & fuel pressure regulator, intake air temp sensor and throttle position sensor. I copied the wiring when rebuilding the harness...
• Re: Bluestar project progress
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 May 2013 20:45:08 -0400
  ...to the coolant level sensor with nowhere to go. Wire colors are black and beige. The label says "air intake hose switch". > It seems...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - madvws
  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:05:36 +0000
  ...2.  Air flow sensor.   Different results w and w/out syndrome wire.   W/out, resistance moves w the changes in the vanes.  With the...
• 1991 2.1L Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:01:39 -0400
  ...Comes with A/C compressor, alternator, P/S pump, P/S hoses, and reservoir, (AFM and waterpump both replaced with new 2002) and airfilter...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 10:48:09 -0500
  ...Air sensor ($450 for part) > > 3. fuel filter > > 4. Fuel pump > > 5. Water in cooling system > > 6. some pretty technical solution that involves splicing...
• Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Oct 1996 0:54:36 +0000
  ...rubber bellows that connects the air sensor box and the crankcase ventillation hose into the throttle body. The intake appears to be sucking some...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:28:00 -0600
  ...new O2 sensor > -checked fuel pressure--ok > -no vacuum leaks > -checked air intake system, verified that I had no false air issues > -replaced idle...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:58:08 -0600
  ...connectors (three of four, #1 is not easily reachable under the air intake). Then, the engine started immediately and, of course, died soon after...
• Re: Three Items-O2 sensor running rich.
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:40:28 -0400
  ...VOM - Pass * Big hose between air cleaner and throttle body OK. * Little hoses (idle switch etc) on the intake side: OK. -- *Best Regards, Jon...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:52:40 -0800
  ...If air can't get in coolant won't flow out. Prep new sensor with O-ring. Remove clip. Quickly remove sensor, look for...
• Re: Van Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 14:38:20 -0800
  ...no help with > starting. >> >> Tried spraying carb cleaner into the intake [removed the air filter] >> nothing. Spent the night in the parking lot. Started...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:37:59 -0800
  ...it has to be compression, ignition, injector/fuel pressure, or intake air leak. and you find a weak cylinder in 6 seconds shooting the...
• Re: 1.9L intermittent stalling at random
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:14:28 -0800
  ...air sensors ... [One of the annoying side affects of this stalling is such a heavy jolt to the engine that the auxiliary air intake...
• Idle stablilizer system testing
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:34:57 -0500
  ...your symptom. > > Also make certain > > there are NO intake air leaks and that the O2 sensor > > is functional and > > fuel pressure is OK. > > > > Regards...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Tue, 18 May 2004 20:40:08 -0700
  ...I have tested the sensors, the air intake plate, the deacceleration switch and the full throttle enrichment switch, and they test good. Tested the...
• Re: rear hatch won't open
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 23:39:32 -0600
  ...This fan will be wired into the 60C air > temp sensor > that is present on the TDI motor - when the engine compartment is > hotterthan...
• Re: Backfiring. How to proceed?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:15:25 -0500
  ...Bentley for the fuel injection system sensors. You could have a lean backfire from too much air, or a lean backfire from not enough...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:19:17 -0400
  ...one set the for the throttle position switch setting >>> and >>> Intake air sensor in the AFM? >>> >>> Is there anything bad about buying a used...
• Re: 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 17 May 2022 09:56:23 -0700
  ...large > New O2 sensor > Even a special removal tool > New temp 2 sensor > Temp 2 seal > Starting spray > New air filter > New alternator belt...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:32:02 -0600
  ...prevent fresh air from entering the exhaust stream. Unless there is a gross exhaust piping wall failure upstream of the O2 sensor - none observed...
• Re: Fuel mixture too rich?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:10:48 -0700
  ...and air leaks/ vacuum leaks .. cant' say that enough. I have found up to 10 tiny air leaks in a 1.9 waterboxer intake...
• Re: Subject: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:02:30 -0500
  ...Perhaps you like it that way. > > And, is that an air intake temp sensor on there ? > Looks like it. > Is it throttle by wire...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:26:34 -0500
  ...I checked out the coolant temp sensor (blue) and the intake >air sensor in the AFM against the specs in Bentley, both of these...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:16:06 -0800
  ...why do we need input signals from >> the power steering pump and air conditioner? >> >> We already have input from the Hall sensor telling us...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 21 May 2001 06:15:41 -0400
  ...I checked for any blockage on the fresh air intake. No restrictions. Revving the egine in neutral yields thick black smoke. I observed that...
• Re: '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 06:52:09 -0700
  ...So far I've checked temp sensor 2 > and the intake air sensor. Where else should I concentrate my efforts? > Checking for vacuum leaks...
• Re: 1.9L intermittent stalling at random
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:51:30 -0800
  ...air sensors ... [One of the annoying side affects of this stalling is such a heavy jolt to the engine that the auxiliary air intake...
• 85gl 1.9 running rch with the cold snap plugs black ??
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:40:25 -0800
  ...Perhaps something you did replace is faulty -- use the Bently manual to check resistance in the temp2 sensor and check open loop O2 sensor...
• Re: How deep can a Syncro go swimming?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:18:02 -0400
  ...sort. > The air intake is all sealed - I would have to totally submerge the engine > before water went in the intake system. The only...
• Re: 90GL cold start trouble Part II/UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:09:35 -0700
  ...resulting in a fairly easy start? Iguess the ambient air temperature sensor > in the air cleaner could also be at fault. > \ > I'm thinking...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:48:52 -0400
  ...an asymmetry come from? >>>> >>>> There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have >> any >>>> cracks, are tightened well against...
• Re: 85 with uneven idle/poor fuel economy (response long and thorough)
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:52:20 -0500
  ...the model I bought has a temp probe), Oxygen sensor was fine, air > intake was right on, and now to what I belive is...
• Mileage with platimun plugs
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 10:39:50 -0800
  ...the timing, checking for any exhaust leaks developed, intake leaks and checking the CO or air/fuel ratio (when time permits and I am...
• Re: engine issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:10:07 -0500
  ...on the crush washer for sealing and holding the sensor in place. The air cooled engines used a tapered thread. I can almost bet...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:09:27 -0400
  ...an asymmetry come from? > > There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have any > cracks, are tightened well against...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:41:06 -0700
  ...it was getting >>> the >>> air, but no fuel to go with it. >>> I found about a dozen intake air leaks on that engine ....... >>> and...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:13:30 -0600
  ...new O2 sensor >> -checked fuel pressure--ok >> -no vacuum leaks >> -checked air intake system, verified that I had no false air issues >> -replaced idle...
• Forwarded: Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 17:52:58 +0000
  ...rubber bellows that connects the air sensor box and the crankcase ventillation hose into the throttle body. The intake appears to be sucking some...