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• Re: WAS: OBD Reader.... NOW: High and Low Voltage Wires. Problem Solved??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:49:59 -0700
  ...They're like an air pump driven by internal combustion that also drives pistons downward ..but it is all about air flow ..particularly about...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 14:06:00 -0500
  ...The flap position varies according to air flowing through the AFM, based on engine demand. The correlation between CFM airflow to the range of...
• FS Last Call Before E* bay air cooled parts, Engine, Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:02:18 -0500
  ...Air Flow Meter/Sensor Part # 0-280-200-030 Air Fliter Box (alternate Air Filter Box 1976-1979 would be required for these vehicles...
• Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:49:27 -0500
  ...checked intake system--no false air -checked throttle switch--ok -replaced coolant temp sensor -checked air flow sensor--ok -checked fuel pressure--ok--residual...
• Fan orientation
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 09:08:07 -0700
  For what it is worth my fan was mounted vertically (horizontal air flow) at the top right side of the fins, siliconed to the...
• Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 21:47:19 -0400
  ...replace > ECU and air flow sensor and problem comes back) I was told that this > information is not to be let out to everybody...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 06:31:06 -0700
  ...the combustion grill, or air holes, are not partially blocked When I took my combustion chamber apart, the heat sensor had some crud on...
• Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 23 May 2005 12:52:57 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, once the > coolant is gone, the temperature sensor has no way of knowing what the > temperature of the engine is, since air doesn...
• '85 Engine Parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:37:25 EDT
  ...Air Flow Meter, Reman 60.00 Air Intake Elbow Boot 35.00 Alternator 80.00 Auxilliary Air Valve 35.00 Temp Sensor II 12...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:15:52 -0500
  The pulse width of the injector cycle will change based on air flow meter and O2 sensor trim. Many mutli-meters have duty cycle...
• Need help
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Sun, 8 May 2005 15:30:05 -0700
  ...I started the engine without the air flow sensor attached to check for exhaust leaks. After buttoning everything up I went for a drive...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:01:03 -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...
• Shop rate.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:46:56 -0600
  ...Adjust air flow box mixture. 5.00 15.00 replace all small vacuum hose 15.00 10.00 oil and filter change (10-30...
• On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
  ...effected by the location of the O2 sensor, leaks in the exhaust system, intake air leaks, air flow pattern between the air flow sensor...
• Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 18 May 2009 19:21:33 -0300
  ...My only thought is the Mass Air Flow sensor may be out and or the air temperature sender in the MAF. The pressure regulator...
• Re: Cold Start Unsolved: Help
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:30:20 -0500
  ...removed, cleaned and verified as >functional, new battery, new oxygen sensor, Air Flow Meter cap popped and >resistive trace cleaned. So, yesterday I removed...
• Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 14:52:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the ECU > ($$$). > > I've replaced: > Air Flow Sensor > Fuel pressure regulator > Plug Wires ($$$) > Plugs > Oxygen Sensor > Fuel Filter > Air Filter > Oil and Filter > I...
• Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 16:06:31 -0700
  ...If the O2 sensor is working, the only > adjustment is the idle bypass. The mixture screw on the air flow > meter has no effect...
• Re: Engine o2 out of spec
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 06:44:49 -0600
  ...It is then possible to adjust the afm (air flow meter) main spring tension / mixture using the o2 sensor voltage or a co meter...
• '89 Syncro loses power in rain
  Historical mailing list - Victor Wong
  Sun, 08 Jun 1997 11:28:51 +0000
  ...They replaced the distributor and air flow meter (at dealer prices - $$$!!!). For some reason the problem went away for a few weeks, but then...
• Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 06:40:20 -0500
  ...Swapped out my air flow meter for another one, went >driving with that. No change in fuel pressure, black smoke, etc. > >- put resistor (??) on...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 89 Volkswagen VANAGON, Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:49:53 -0800
  ...all sensor checks and point to point > engine harness checks i.a.w. Bently manual. We have > substituted good computer, air flow meter and...
• Green shielded wire for O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 21:14:16 -0600
  ...unable to find the problem and replaced the ECU, O2 sensor, air flow meter, and a host of other parts. The shielded wire is...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 22:34:23 -0500
  ...fuel pump relay > > fuel pump > > ignition switch > > distributor pick up (hall?) > > air flow meter > > ECU > > I have the Bentley and a multi-tester, and...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:55 -0700
  Reconnect the plug on the Air Flow Meter, I guess. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Hardy" <david@PLANETMIND.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:52:28 -0400
  ...It's *possible* this could be used > on a 1.8 counter flow head. Bonus: knock sensor and OBD! OBD2 Motronic > may need Jetta...
• Re: NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:17:59 -0800
  ...I've replaced the Air Flow Sensor, checked for vacuum leaks, replaced air filter, plugs, cleaned all air inlet pies & boxes, all with with...
• Cooling system questions for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:30:55 -0400
  Wish I had an aircooled but since I don't I would like to get as much information about my "new" watercooled baby. Talking...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:18:28 -0400
  ...Plug Wires Air Flow Meter ECU Battery (Just replaced this week, so it's fully charged) Fuel Pump Coil Coolant Temp Sensor X-Relay...
• Re: Help in Mexico?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 13:41:28 -0600
  ...then it was still >>> doing >>> the same thing so we replaced the air mass flow sensor. now it is still >>> doing the same thing...
• Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:03:01 -0700
  ...The inside was shiny and unpitted after cleaning! > Cleaned idle air solenoid electrical connection. > > Removed air cleaner and air flow sensor to facilitate > installation...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:04:52 -0600
  ...air flow meter is still mostly closed , or at >idle >> position. >> And it could be a bad connection to the temp II sensor too...
• 87 Non-Start:Digifant Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Warren x2760
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 17:11:45 EDT
  ...Installed the VW supplied modification to stabilize the air flow sensor signal. A wiring harness w/ add'l capacitor I believe, had been previously...
• Re: Off idle Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 16:00:20 -0600
  ...It was a bad afm (air flow meter). He had swapped it before but some other problem developed and he had never given the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Sep 2003 to 1 Oct 2003 - Special issue (#2003-967)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 09:55:24 -0700
  ...By this air flow, overboiling is >>prevented. It's the old pv equals nrt equation. If >>T temperature goes up than pressure and or...
• Re: Emissions Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 10:50:49 CST6CDT
  ...a crack in the exhaust BEFORE the O2 sensor can suck in air during an exhaust pulse and make the sensor think the engine...
• Am I Crazy, Sane or Dreaming? re: Surging
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Tue, 19 May 1998 22:54:46 -0700
  ...It's an > automatic. > > A mechanic has started initial investigation and is looking at replacing > the air flow sensor to a tune of about...
• Engine stumbling, hesitations... again
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 20:48:08 -0600
  ...At various times in the past, I have thought this was due to poor electrical connectors (distributor, idle stabilizer, air flow box, etc), ignition...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:16:11 -0500
  ...but they do have to be right of course as well. >> >> Air flow meter ? >> the only symptom I get on those is uneven running...
• Re: [WetWesties] On the road, keep losing power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:08:40 -0400
  ...Dying every 30 seconds could also be something real simple like the boot fell off of the air flow meter-air filter assembly. Dennis...
• Re: Hiccups
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 17 May 1998 23:28:22 -0700
  ...can solder), replace the O2 sensor, clear the carbon track on the air flow meter, replace coolant temp. sensor by the thermostat. You may...
• Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
  ...checked for shorted oxygen sensor wire. ran with and without oxygens sensor connected. Don't think it has anything to do with Idle Air...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome TSB 92-02: Also Applies To Digijet ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:06:55 -0700
  ...This harness provides improved signal voltage >> >> stabilization. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor * >> >> install wire harness, Part No. 025 906 302, between main...
• Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:44:33 -0400
  ...John On Sat, 2015-08-29 at 12:39 -0400, Larry Alofs wrote: > I assume by MAF you mean the AFM, the air flow...
• what is the resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:20:25 -0800
  ...related, > aha! the temp 2 sensor. Problem solved. I still have a spare computer, > hall sender, air flow meter and coil which are perfectly...
• Re: Purple Vanagon on CL in VA. Wowzer!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:07:07 +0000
  ...I replaced cooling tubes, gas tank, mass air > flow sensor, engine and a bunch of other stuff. This was my > daughter's. It didn...
• Re: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 14:23:17 -0400
  ...See above. >without reducing and preheating >the remaining air flow to the main radiator due to air conditioner >condenser location. For that reason, alternative...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon sputters and blows black smoke on highway.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:16:24 -0400
  ...I was sure the new air flow meter would fix it but no such luck. It did seem better for a while but it...
• Re: Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:52:51 -0500
  ...Some of the type 2 books have information that is very relevant to our vans like temperature sensors, oxygen sensors, and afm (air flow...
• Re: thermostat / sensors
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 09:46:17 -0400
  ...This occur when the 87 or 80 is fully open and the air circulation is absent (stuck in traffic), in other worlds, even if...
• Spiralmax (et al)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:31:26 EDT
  ...That is why people go with the K & N filters to try and get a little more flow of air into the motor. The...
• Clear A/C drain valve, or have a smelly swamp
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:46:32 -0700
  Note to the wise who are running air conditioners: To avoid the "my Vanagon is a smelly wet swamp" effect, consider checking the two...
• Re: Fw: Westy stalled/wont start
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:25:44 -0800
  ...air filter box and check/lubricate >the >> metal door just inside the metal intake air sensor (the end that connects >> with the intake air...
• Re: follow-up - coolant gauge problem...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:44:19 -0400
  ...Yes, it >is possible to have enough air in the system that coolant will not flow >through the radiator. No flow, no fan, No...
• Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:41:54 -0500
  ...checked intake system--no false air > -checked throttle switch--ok > -replaced coolant temp sensor > -checked air flow sensor--ok > -checked fuel pressure--ok--residual...
• Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:07:06 -0800
  ...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: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:03:36 -0500
  ...The gauge measures current flow through the wire and > sensor. As the sensor heats up it's resistance drops and more current > flows through...
• Quality German Auto?
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 03:54:40 +0000
  ...Adjust air flow box mixture. replace all small vacuum hoses oli filter and change. rewire power steering sensor and top off fluid. check front...
• Re: Engine cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 13:47:01 -0800
  ...I checked other things like air flow meter and such, all fine. After all that, it still stalled, and actually seemed to be getting...
• Re: Air Bubble?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:36:33 -1000
  I could agree with the 'still more air in there theory' .. but more importantly .. ALWAYS have the heater valve open when filling and running...