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• 2.1l vs 1.9l AFM was Re: Looking for a good used Air flow meter 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:48:31 -0400
  ...The opening into the intake gooseneck is larger on the 2.1l AFMs. I think the mount to the filter box might be different...
• Re: hard bump=short skip
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 15:15:29 -0600
  Possible hose connection to the afm or the afm boot or one of the larger tubes in the same area is popping open. With...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Ben Eisenbraun
  Wed, 10 May 2023 21:25:33 -0400
  ...benefit, he may need to add it to my AFM as My new GW AFM, It came with my 84 and is just two...
• Re: Fast German Auto chip--let's test it!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 14:39:08 -0500
  ...Correct at rpm over about 4k. >And this would have to be done in conjunction with modifying/recalibrating >the AFM. Not the AFM, the...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:42:29 -0400
  ...You can solder a tantallem capacitor to the afm.Try typing tantallem into the archives(or even sjpelling it). Maybe try the afm ground...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 17:08:37 -0400
  ...1 - Temp I hot 2 - AFM wiper 3 - AFM + supply 4 - System ground for both AFM and Temp I So you'd hook B...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:22:41 -0800
  I forgot to say THANK YOU to all the folks that have sent in their defunct AFMs and ECUs. It really has made this...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 17:58:24 -0700
  ...Could a moderately-skilled Vanagon shop test this? procedure & specs? > AFM, Ditto. > AFM decoding in ECU. Black box mystery, no? > I'm guessing at...
• Re: Gas in oil? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 3 May 1997 11:05:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...When I disconnect the AFM, the fuel stops running. > It will idle fine with the AFM disconnected, but of course will not > drive that...
• Running rich and low mpg
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:36:58 -0700
  ...adjusting the AFM? thanks in advance dan
• Re: Help!-hiccupping 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MLind
  Thu, 11 May 2000 20:06:23 -0400
  ...Both of the AFMs were new, and both have passed the Bentley test. It is interesting though, that with the old one it does...
• FS: ECU and AFM, filter, belt
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 10:20:20 -0400
  Hello all, I have a computer from an 87 syncro for sale - $75 and I have two AFMs for sale, - one has the capacitor...
• Re: 2.1l: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:53:31 -0700
  ...But I guess the AFM is ok then - at least I will leave it in peace for now. As always, all the help from...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:19:40 -0700
  it could be flat spot(s) on the AFM
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:53:12 -0800
  Is the new AFM new, or rebuilt? I would imagine new ones have the CO screw set like Dennis said. If not, set it...
• hesitations (air flow meter)
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 11:11:47 -0500
  Hi Joe, There is not a lot that you have to know about this AFM. 1 The air vane (flap inside the meter) must...
• Re: Stupid Question...... Gasket between AFM and airbox. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:00:58 -0400
  ...If I take the pentinometor cover off while the engine is iddling I see the arm of the pentinometor in the AFM shake and...
• Re: bucking/ what fix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 09:59:54 -0700
  Flat acceleration off idle is due to the AFM if everything checks out, including even the AFM Bentley test (which does not test spring...
• As anyone successfully fixed an AFM?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 18:45:30 -0700
  ...any "home brew" ways of fixing them? Does anyone have a chart that show the high and low resistance of the AFM and the...
• Re: High idle woes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:22:03 -0800
  ...I'm suspicious that mine is not sealing well. >I tried screw clamps, but that seems to just squeeze the elbow off the afm...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 14:23:30 -0500
  ...at 2:06 PM, Mike Bucchino wrote: > You could bolt an AFM to a flowbench and run tests to determine these > voltage changes for...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 11:35:13 -0600
  ...It is AFTER >the AFM and any change in volume is detected by the AFM >. >An increase/decrease in air flow by the valve...
• Re: Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:09:14 -0800
  ...Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down John - I had a similar problem with my 84 Westy several...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 01:48:46 -0400
  ...On 07/03/2014 04:12 PM, Harold Teer wrote: > David, > > Thanks for a great and detailed explanation on the AFM that even I...
• Re: AFM tracks
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 20 May 2003 15:41:09 +0000
  ...THIS has to be the AFM also I think a worn AFM will cause a little jump in idle. if i'm wrong thats...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:37:13 +0000
  ...COM Sent: Fri, Apr 17, 2020 1:09 pm Subject: Re: AFM failure Yes, I guess it does. Yrs, d On Fri, Apr 17...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:52:52 -0600
  ...What I do not get is the process when it is starting cold.....air flows thru the AFM, and if the motor is cold...
• Re: VW AFM Harness, pictures of inside, vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 19:38:41 -0600
  ...Lee wrote: > If you ever wanted to know what is inside the VW factory AFM harness I've > posted some pictures on my web...
• Re: AFM symptom? Won't Start After Being Off for +1 min.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 10:36:31 -0700
  ...I disconnected the AFM and ECM (then waited and then plugged back in) and it did start up easily, but ran poorly. Then after...
• Re: Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 00:39:16 -0400
  ...Tighten-up your AFM Let me tell ya, After almost a year of putting up with hesitation, rough running, and the like I finally...
• Re: Need help with engine running too rich
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:36:37 EST
  ...If this solves the problem then you could have had a bad AFM which killed your new Oxygen sensor and then the oxygen sensor...
• FS 84 motor FS parts
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 14:17:22 -0700
  ...84 heads perfect sealing surface 88 heads 2.1 88 afm 88 afm elbow 84 automatic shifting mech 84 brake booster and master cylinder...
• Re: #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 07:06:52 EDT
  I have the same problem on my '87 and it has a relatively new AFM and the harness modification (capacitor). Gary ----Original Message Follows...
• Re: I was wrong -- how the AFM *really* responds...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 22:31:36 -0500
  At 08:20 PM 12/7/2010, Larry Alofs wrote: >Seems to me you were right about the way the vane in the AFM...
• Rich on Start up
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:04:47 -0700
  ...Air Temp Sensor in AFM bad. Bad ECU Another issue could be the AFM flap or spring. Spring to loose, or flap sticking open...
• Re: Digifart MAF question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:47:43 -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: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 21:50:57 -1000
  ...Between the information from you, Karl, and Neil, this >> thread >> will be a wonderful resource in the archives for understanding the AFM >> better. >> >> Have...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 20:25:43 -0800
  ...the >AFM) to put in the new one you jiggled the AFM and associated wiring >which made a better connection. Makes me think it...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:59:14 -0700
  ...Here's a neat explanation, "how to" and video made by Chris Corkin (aka Tencent) on measuring the AFM. Really cool and useful. http...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:36:14 -0700
  ...AFM track cleaning wisdom > I've been reading up on this - preparing to up the big grade to > Lewiston today. > > I went over the...
• Re: Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 13:42:00 EDT
  ...Tighten-up your AFM G. Bulley, I think what I am accomplishing here is compensation for a lazy spring, or a spring that has...
• Idle problem/digitool readings
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 11:46:27 -0700
  ...Cold engine No AC on Temp 1.7,7 temp 2 .67, O2 .41, AFM 1.92 Batt 13.14 Well finally got the...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:06:59 -0400
  ...He even kept the AFM in the > original spot. I bet this is the easiest way to go. > Eric So does this mean the...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 07:45:56 -0700
  could be ignition switch...AFM or loose grounds at the ECU
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:34:03 -0500
  ...Some folks try to repair the AFM, or work around the track that may be worn into the carbon film in it by shifting...
• Stumbling Update
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 13:35:02 -0800
  ...I attached the ground inside the box where the AFM bolts to the air box. This seemed to make a difference. Also check the...
• Re: From guy stuck in Florida STILL NO LUCK
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 10:57:29 +0000
  ...Leaving the plug off the AFM box gives the same effect. Rough idle. Touch the gas pedal & it stalls immediately. Check the connector at...
• Re: extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 11:51:50 -0700
  ...The track on the AFM was a total loss from the arm swinging through fine dust all the time. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best...
• Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 23:25:53 -0400
  Let me tell ya, After almost a year of putting up with hesitation, rough running, and the like I finally took off the AFM...
• Re: AFM photos
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 06:52:12 -0700
  ...My AFM "tracks" are very silver shiny as though they have completely worn through the black coating; however the variable resistance measurements seem to...
• Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:44:16 -0400
  ...know which side is the high and low potential on the afm.... No, they're polarized like any electrolytic. You make a "non-polarized...
• Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 00:11:02 -0600
  ...The 87-88 2.3T >Thunderbird Turbocoupe uses a bigger AFM and corresponding plate, but >the early TC and Xr4Ti AFM's use a...
• Re: Anyone use the electronic cleaner I suggected?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 19:51:27 -0500
  ...Canadian Tire electronic cleaner on the AFM, Debi - you're a gift from the gods. My bucking never returned! Mileage about 40% better too...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:12:11 -0400
  At 05:58 PM 8/3/2008 -0700, Mike Elliott wrote: >>Unhook the sensor from the AFM and leave it hooked to your dash...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 19:39:31 -0700
  ...I started to, but I didn't want to screw up anything. > > Any thoughts? Anyone have a spare good AFM I could test out...
• AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:30:58 -0700
  ...grade climbs last week might be a dirty spot on the AFM track and suggested gently cleaning it with a pencil eraser. I opened...
• AFM fix
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 06:21:47 -0800
  ...I am guessing that it could be the AFM based on what I remember from recent posts (which were lost). I also remember reading...
• AFM adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 19:58:59 -0700
  I finally found the time and courage to pry the cover off of my AFM. After 13 years and 208,000 miles the tracks...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:35:18 -0700
  ...One cause of this is simply the effect of time and use on the AFM. The AFM in these things has an air-vane...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:57:32 -0400
  ...Here's a neat explanation, "how to" and video made by Chris Corkin (aka Tencent) on measuring the AFM. Really cool and useful. http...