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• Re: NVC Fox fuel management system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:50:00 -0700
  ...with DTC's ( diagnostic trouble codes ) , knock sensor igniton, and Air Mass Meter instead of Air FLow Meter,and is four cylinder VW-based...
• Re: FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
  ...else altogether) YEP > > AIr Flow Meter different model numbers CA vs non-CA > (I assume that this is the Air Flow valve that is...
• Re: Too hot or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 09:28:36 -0800
  ...Kinda backwards from what you want, but the sensor reads the current flowing between the two probes. Water, with normal contaminants in it, is...
• Re: Super high HC on smog test - help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:41:57 -0400
  ...Compression and leak down test is defiantly in order before tampering with the air flow meter. Is it this bad only at idle? Over...
• Re: The Bright Side of having your Vanagon act up...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 08:31:38 -0400
  ...check the "usual suspects"...O2 > sensor, Temp II sensor, grounds, etc etc. and then go after the air flow > flapper thingy that causes Vanagon...
• Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
  ...The Auxiliary Air Regulator / Valve (AAR) is mostly open when cold, which gives extra air to the engine. This valve is thermally coupled to...
• Re: Acceleration Problem at gren light... Solved
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 9 May 1998 09:39:32 -0700
  If you have the modified wiring harness to the air flow meter, you do not need to add the capacitor. You should not have...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 10 May 2023 08:46:17 -0700
  ...is included in there - Get a vanagon air flow meter harness - https://vancafe.com/air-flow-meter-harness/ - Open up the AFM and solder...
• Re: Vanagon MPG
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 00:00:34 -0400
  ...O I did take it in to the mechanic to make sure my adjustments were ok (the timing and the air flow meter) he...
• Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:30:13 -0700
  ...Air filters (for the same reason as above). --NO CHANGE. > > I've pretty much given up on a fuel flow or air flow issue...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT2
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:13:03 EST
  ...air flow meter measures the amount and the ECU knows the amount and provide the correct amount of fuel based on the engines sensors...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:01:24 -0600
  ...ohms change as I moved the sensor plate >>>>> >>>>> Is this a definitive test or could there still be something wrong >>>>> with intake air sensor...
• Re: ^_Vanagon^_ ^_Stalls^_ Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:08:09 -0700
  ...Air flow sensor. Different results w and w/out syndrome wire. W/out, resistance moves w the changes in the vanes. With the wire...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 06:24:31 -0700
  ...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: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:02:48 -0400
  ...Haynes wrote: >>Any adjustment of the air flow that makes any difference is proof the o2 >>sensor circuit is not working properly. The only...
• Re: please help!!! I dunno what to do 85' 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:50:53 -0500
  ...All these can let air in causing the O2 sensor and AFM to give incorrect signasl to the ECU. The ECU reacts by sending...
• Re: Another operating temp question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:32:11 -0600
  ...is not actually flowing past > the > sensor. This may through the reading off by 10 or 15 degrees. For an > air > cooled engine this...
• Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 27 May 2009 06:55:23 -0700
  ...head gasket, replacing the O2 sensor, the throttle position sensor, the PCV valve and the mass air flow meter.� I had managed to drive...
• Re: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 12:00:25 EST
  ...the >idle >stbilizer valve, the idle stablizer control, air flow meter & harness >or the >oxy sensor to see if any of thse items are...
• Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:54:09 -0500
  ...Best place for air flow is in front of the radiator and a 16 plate cooler is the minimum. Then you will need a...
• Re: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:35:38 -0700
  ...Vanagon Driveability Complaints Has anyone tried VW part number 025 906 302A in the wiring harness between the air flow sensor and the wire...
• My Dream Gauge...
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 1 Jan 1997 17:53:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...constantly adjusting oil pressure, oil temp-full flow, speed, mpg, rpm, water temp. where applicable, air/fuel then a page for all temps. for...
• Re: Oil Cooler Upgrade I did...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 4 May 1999 15:53:42 -0400
  ...Although This isn't the best location for air flow, it presented the least difficulty in mounting, which was my main goal. I thought...
• Re: Blinking Coolant Light Mystery (to me)
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:18:34 -0700
  ...in the overflow tank simply sucks air > and because the ends of the probes on the sensor are exposed, and the > system reads an...
• Re: Chunka Bologna
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:30:33 -0500
  ...Any flow thruogh the breather is after the AFM and therefore not compensated except for the O2 sensor. Any leaks including cracked valve cover...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:45:30 -0500
  ...flow rate through the canister is controlled by a larger orifice in the nylon tee where the suction line plumbs into the aux air...
• 84 Westy Stumbles - Update includes emissions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 08:57:06 +0000
  ...O2 sensor was connected; I took the bus to VW ($$$!) since they have the authority to provide a provisional pass for AirCare if I...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -0800
  ...be > modified or eliminated: > � Air flow meter (AFM) will be plugged back in, but is not used for air > flow measurement > - The signal produced...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:43:50 -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: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:07:47 -0800
  ...sensors. The most restructive part of the system is the silencer for the air box - remove this and you will have lots more flow...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 21:23:20 +0000
  ...It is extremely unlikely that it is the air flow meter. I recently had a van with hiccups with changing engine load. Turned out...
• Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 08:15:46 -0700
  ...wiper) > 1 and 4 ohms according to table above (intake air temp sensor - temp= > 1) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> > To...
• Re: Parting '86 Syncro / Westy Parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 22 May 1998 06:42:28 -0400
  ...Ignition switch/ key, Syncro fuel Tank, >Power mirror assemblies (no Mirror), Air flow meter, A/C parts-ducting >condensor, Push rod tubes, Fuel Injectors...
• afm tuning
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:55:53 -0500
  ...The main spring in the afm( air flow meter) was adjusted too weak ccw. This caused a rich mixture in open loop( o2 sensor...
• Re: A cause for Increased Oil Consumption with Ratio Rockers (and those without)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:54:59 -0400
  ...So a straight through tower might not increase the air flow. Just a thought. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60...
• Re: Syncro running terrible
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 12 May 1998 09:37:06 EDT
  ...We swapped out the > air flow meter, no difference. We swapped the ECU, no diff. We unplugged > the O2 sensor, no difference. It sounds...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 12:58:48 -0400
  ...It is extremely unlikely that it is the air flow meter. I recently had a van with hiccups with changing engine load. Turned out...
• Re: Cycling Fridg Condenser Fan 83 Westie
  Historical mailing list - Bill/Lisa Protzek
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 20:14:53 -0700
  john wakefield wrote: > > My 1983 Westie's refrigerator apparently has a thermostatically > controlled fan to aid the natural chimney effect induced air flow over...
• Re: full throttle switch boost - HOW TO?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 14:01:43 EDT
  ...in an A/F ratio) that is a function of the air flow signal, the temperature and the RPM. The full throttle enrichment is...
• Re: Running cold...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:12:48 -0500
  ...I sensor which is in the air flow meter. With the van cold, first thing in the morning, both of these sensors should have...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0400
  ...Here are the items available: *Air Flow Meter assembly (very good shape)-$50 *Upper and lower thermostat housing (excellent shape)-$18 *Bosch red coil...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Germain Gagnon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 19:34:58 -0400
  ...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: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:56:30 -0700
  ...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: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 21:40:22 -1000
  . 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: 87 Vanagon hesitation chapter (3)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 16:06:41 -0500
  ...Air flow meter: OK >Fi temperature sensor: OK >Throttle switch: OK >Fuel Pressure: OK >Exhaust leaks: None >O2 sensor: OK (have exchanged the sensor...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:12:04 -0400
  ...I've cleaned all grounds installed a > new cap, rotor, plugs, wires, temp sensor and I installed the capacitor for > the air flow as...
• Re: Finally, My 88 Wolf Flies, is not afraid of curves and sips gas!!(28.5mpg)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:43:27 -0400
  Check the O2 sensor and circuit for proper operation. The bypass in the airflow meter should not have any effect on fuel economy or...
• Re: Digfiant being defiant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 08:50:42 -0500
  --------------------- Hi Larry, Your van should run near normal with the o2 sensor pulled. Possibly your afm (air flow meter) main spring has relaxed a...
• 82 Air Cooled Questions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walker
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 22:36:01 -0600
  ...All the other dash components are working fine? Also there is an issue with the air flow meter hanging on occasion. My mechanic told...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 17:26:12 -0400
  ...The thermocouple controls the flow of gas to the combustion chamber. You should only need to hold the button in for a few moments...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:20:58 -0800
  ...Temp II sensor - new > 5. Air Flow Meter � swap PS (I have the Vanagon Syndrome capacitor > soldered into the AFM plug) > 6. Air intake...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 13:00:04 -0800
  ...The flap position varies according to air flowing through the AFM, > based on engine demand. > The correlation between CFM airflow to the range of...
• Re: Restart And Drivability Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:15:04 -0500
  ...Is this a classic case of needing the cable/capacitor > fix or is it > the mass air flow sensor or maybe something else with...
• Re: Severe coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:00:45 -0700
  ...With the coolant temperature sensor relying on the > proper flow of coolant you can't completely rely on it if the system can't...
• Engine warm-up troubles
  Historical mailing list - AL Ferguson
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 15:31:14 -0500
  ...Checked Temp sensor 1 with ohm meter - it reads in spec. The air flow meter was just replaced about 3 months ago. Did all...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem The buzzer!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 09:26:16 -0500
  ...ohms change as I moved the sensor plate > > >>>>> > > >>>>> Is this a definitive test or could there still be something > > >>>>> wrong > with > > >>>>> intake air sensor...
• Re: AIR FLOW METER
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 07:33:15 -0800
  ...AIR FLOW METER > > Even with a discounted AFM new, and other expensive parts for the > aging waterboxer motor, the Haltech( or other engine management...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 16:23:01 -0700
  ...I've cleaned all grounds installed a > new cap, rotor, plugs, wires, temp sensor and I installed the capacitor for > the air flow as...
• Re: Still stalling
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
  ...all the ground straps to the engine > swapped computers > replaced the air flow meter and tuned engine (C$750 8<O ) > > What else could...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:09:01 -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...