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• Dead Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 17:51:25 -0600
  Both the odometer and the trip meter have stopped working. All of the other gauges are fine. The van has about 105,000 miles...
• Re: urban stealth camping..
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 08:20:44 -0400
  ...places when stuck: - Picnic Areas, Beach, etc. - School, Church, etc. - Shopping Center Parking - Pay a parking meter on streets if necessary. Best regards, Shawn.
• Re: 12v Panel Meter Wanted
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 21:10:37 -0700
  ...I found the circular/round meter at JCWhitney, but I >>>really >>>want the rectangular shaped meter...
• Re: air-condition retrofit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 12:04:21 -0400
  ...With a one-meter dish you could cook hot dogs <g>. The sun-seeking part is (comparatively) trivial, and you might find that stretching...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 18:17:21 -0500
  ...there's a mention of "test coil without a meter". What do you do to test the coil WITH a meter? What meter? Does...
• Re: Battery question, nvc, but could be
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 17:46:15 +0000
  ...Put a digital meter on each, before I hooked it up...read > 0.02v....with my battery charger on "manual- 10 amp" my meter...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:22:01 -0700
  ...I've read in the >> archives that >> resetting the trip meter while in motion can cause odometer >> failure. Anyone >> know which models are affected...
• vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 16:26:09 -0400
  ...Rick Koller '90 syncro westie (still behaving) '91 auto gl (not cooperating) Try checking the mass air flow meter (aluminum thing near the air...
• I tuned the 82 and now NO GO, help wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 19:30:08 -0700
  ...The coil wire hit 8500 on the ohm meter. Bently says 2400 or less. (Problem?) The rotor was only 1200 where bentley says 4000...
• Re: Multimeter recommendation
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:24:47 -0500
  ...A Fluke will last 10 > >to 1000 > >times longer than a 10 or 20 dollar meter, > > Sure, because it's protected by a couple...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:25:37 -0500
  ...It contains a rotating-disk valve on a bimetal linkage that allows extra metered air to the engine when it's cold (metered meaning...
• Re: Speedometer Ok -Odometer and trip meter dead!?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 19 May 2006 08:15:07 -0500
  ...robertmstewart wrote: >Hello Everyone, > >Here�s a new one for me.... > >Speedometer Ok -Odometer and trip meter dead!? > >I was driving the van about...
• Re: Frydae Flyer for a Fryer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:50:01 -0500
  ...This is a deep one-meter dish with a big enough cooking area to hold two moderate pots - they say it will feed 5...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 22:37:17 +0000
  ...The temp sensor tested out fine with an ohm meter though. Is there a way to double check it? Hotch 86 Vanagon GL 89...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:39:53 +0000
  ...re-fill 3/4 of a cubic meter of > space across a 1.5x1.5 meter plane every 1/100th second. That > near-flat...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:36:01 -0700
  ...Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter > At 08:55 PM 9/26/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote... >>why can I not remember...
• Re: LVC: Learning Electricity & Testers
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 15:00:03 -0700
  ...http://www.ladyada.net/learn/metertut/ I've bought several inexpensive digital and analog multimeters. On sale they are from $5-10. For those...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 19:31:16 -0700
  Inexpensive small analogue meters are like, only 5 or 6 bucks these days. two gallons of gas about. On 7/8/2012 11:48...
• Re: re-wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 16:06:41 -0500
  ...If you've got a cheap meter it could be the Ohms meter or the leads (my $19.95 meter isn't correct). Stan...
• Re: Custom VDO/Sunpro or other brand Guages for Oil Temp, Water Temp, Volt Meter
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 21 May 2009 05:03:10 -0500
  Why not do the toggle thing with your temp gauge like you suggest with the dual batteries and the volt meter. I'd be...
• Re: A Canadian Gerry!! Don't read till Friday
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 20:32:38 -0800
  ...Foot and pound are some arithmetical function of meter and kilogram by definition. It's been that way ever since there was a national...
• Re: Trade Used '79 Air Flow Meter for '81-'83 (Air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:34:16 -0500
  ...So, I'm new to Vanagons and this list. > Anyway, this thing came with an excellent condition Air Flow Meter from a '79 which...
• Re: Van stopped running
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:06:53 -0400
  Air flow meter and temp 2 sensor (or wiring), can cause no starts or no runs under some conditions. Trouble shooting should always follow...
• Re: toms going crazy
  Historical mailing list - matt greenwell
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 10:02:44 -0500
  ...there is a gremlin with the air flow meter in these models which causes the meter to send a "no load" signal to the...
• Re: 87 Vanagon hesitation continues
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:14:49 -0500
  ...With O2 sensor hooked up the volt meter is >showing 0 to "negative" 0.05 volts for about 3 to 4 seconds during >acceleration...
• 1991 Vanagon sputters and blows black smoke on highway.
  Historical mailing list - Paul Nicklen
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 10:17:20 -0700
  ...We have replaced the air flow meter, O2 harness (two years ago), and it continues to do this with these adjustments. It is most...
• Re: New life for worn out air flow meter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 95 10:31:28 PDT
  ...Any details--I have never removed or looked inside an air flow meter before. What does the substrate resistor look like? How is it...
• [Fwd: Survey: Fuel Mileage? /SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION]
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 14:29:56 -0700
  ...Of course, that is over 1000 meters, not 1609 meters(1 mile). Btw, the fastest I've ran my car so far is 140...
• Misc. Vanagon parts FS
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 23:45:56 -0400
  ...2.1 waterboxer engine, 160K miles, ran well , but small oil leaks, $500 Digifant computer, $100 Airflow meter/airbox, $50 Fuel tank, $75 From...
• Re: what controlls the fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 10:35:19 -0400
  FWIW, On my 1980 Westy, the air-flow meter controls the pump via a relay. If I manually move the air-flow meter, the...
• Re: 12v Panel Meter Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 23:43:42 -0600
  ...Google for "edgewise analog panel meter" and you'll > find what you want. > > -john What's all this crap? > <html><DIV>'85 Silver Sunroof...
• Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 May 1995 17:10:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Think of it as a pH meter for your exhaust. BTW, why include all of the original post in your question? ;) Alistair
• Wanted: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 22:54:30 -0500
  Anyone want to sell an air flow meter that has smooth resistance for an '84? Mine looks like it's in bad shape. cleaning...
• Re: tune up question (just curious)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 17:23:25 -0300
  ...dwell is still 49 degrees, same as the day I set it up, or else my dwell meter is stuck on 49 degrees :-( Malcolm
• Question on failing speedo but odmeter still works
  Historical mailing list - KEN FRY
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 18:04:39 -0800
  My 89 wolfie speedo is intermittently not working, but he odometer woks just fine as well as trip meter. Is there an easy fix...
• for sale: 2.1L ECU and AFM
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 02:00:29 EST
  ...vanagon 2.1L ECU and also Air Flow meter. would like $200 for the ECU (tested, works fine) and $85 for the AFM both...
• Vanagon-Syndrome-Air-Flow-Meter-fix
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:12:38 -0700
  Sorry to come back with this again, but could someone tells me if there is a difference between harness 025 906 302 and harness...
• I have an '82
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 1 May 2007 08:29:26 -0700
  ...I can make it go if I flip the Airflow meter gate open before. Anyone knows where the trouble is? Zoltan
• battery meter--lighter plugin--worthless
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 20:51:02 -0700
  Here is a nifty, plugin battery meter: http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/car-alarms/unbranded-car-battery-meter.asp [I can't quickly find...
• Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 7 May 2002 14:51:15 -0400
  ...My meter is giving me 120-450mv even when both + & - wire are stored (touching nothing!!!) I guess my meter is not very precise when...
• Re: Sears tool bag on sale.....
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:21:07 -0400
  ...on getting a Duluth trading tool bag, I figure these are cheap enough for a separate Electrical bag with meter, wire, crimpers, etc. >> John
• Wi-Fi Range Extender
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:41:46 -0400
  ...description for all the brake > lines is cut N meters off the fifteen-meter roll. �A ready-made one > would be stinking expensive to...
• Re: CO Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 15:29:32 CST6CDT
  ...seems to be a function of high miles on the engine and an aging air flow meter. but don't run out and replace...
• Syncro running terrible
  Historical mailing list - TkJa
  Tue, 12 May 1998 01:06:42 EDT
  ...We swapped out the air flow meter, no difference. We swapped the ECU, no diff. We unplugged the O2 sensor, no difference. We didn...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:03:26 -0500
  If you are asking which air metering system type is better.. both map based and maf based have their pros/cons... but generally speaking...
• Re: Front Bumper-Bent From The Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:23:06 -0500
  ...I would also say the BS meter could bedoing the Chernobyl thing too. DM&FS At 04:54 PM 3/18/2009, Matt Drew...
• Re: VW Special Tools - Prices
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 15:53:55 -0400
  ...Awful expensive tune up meter if you ask me. > > Does anybody actually own one of these. Or better yet does anybody > know of a...
• Re: Trickle charger on hard to access House Battery
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:55:25 +0000
  ...meter said:  16.3 V   No way!, I said.  Got out a second junk cigarette 12VDC plug and into outlet again.  Digital meter said...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery Issue
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 13:32:29 -0400
  ...I tested the aux battery voltage with my hand held meter and discovered that the aux gauge I had installed had "deteriorated" somehow and...
• Re: What does an Air flow meter do?
  Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 16:04:35 EST
  ...cause I can't exactly tell you what the air flow meter (which I'm assuming is the same thing as the air flow...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:33:42 -0700
  ...No help. > > When I test this second O2 sensor, I hook up my digital meter (set to > 2v) and it starts out at zero...
• Re: Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:15:02 -0700
  ...Whi8le cmping last week I put the amp meter on the Norcold. 2.55 amps draw while running.
• Re: Diagnostics needed 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:25:57 -0500
  ...Get the ohm/volt meter out and start checking wires. Or, send me a plane ticket, i would gladly go help you in Mexico...
• Re: If your Syncro Westy just isn't doing it for you anymore...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 19:23:26 -0800
  ...Seen pics of them with 2 meters of air under the tyres. Jim
• Re: Call for .. Actual Vehicle Weight info
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:31:50 -0500
  When I first stared using my Gtech Pro I needed the weight to set the meter 84 camper with 1/2 tank of gas...
• aux battery ideas
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 00:20:32 -0700
  ...another thing i was noting was the use of some sophisticated metering equipment to monitor actual amp-hours available in a battery and its...
• Subject: Diesel Additives
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 05:21:42 -0800
  ...Place one lead of the meter to the engine block near the plug, and the other on the plug terminal. Basically they will look...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:09:29 -0700
  ...I was responding more to Neil's desire to have his old cheap meter again. Got an inexpensive o-scope attachment for a lap...
• Re: Test equipment--"Official VW multimeter"
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 20:59:43 -0700
  In various documents from Volkswagen---official factory repair literature--the official multi-meter for VW trained mechanics is the Fluke 83. I have a...
• Re: Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:53:32 -0500
  ...The meter*should* immediately begin showing random changing readings, and if there's a bar graph it should be cycling up and down with...