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• Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:26:10 -0400
  ...I have put a little over 100 miles on my '87 Westy since replacing the AFM and it's still running like an over...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 12 May 2023 10:51:04 -0400
  ...Hey Eric -- Install 22 uF 16V capacitor, preferably tantalum type, between pin 2 (wiper) and pin 4 (ground) of the AFM. Positive side to...
• Re: how to change AFM track?
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 18:45:31 -0500
  ...tranny sump seal)After reading the archives, I'd swear this AFM job will remedy my problem. Thanks again, Jay in Indiana. >Schmidt (schmidt5...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wyand
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 15:43:29 -0400
  I checked this, but I did clean a lot of crud from these as well as from the rubber elbow running from the AFM...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:42 -0700
  ...I swapped the rubber elbo betweenthe afmand throttle.Oh, I adjusted the throttle switch,again. I went through the Bentley twice and all comoponents...
• Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:07:06 +0000
  ...then that was where I found an inline connector that runs from the AFM to the hall sender (unseen under the AFM airfilter)... I...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 14:40:09 -0500
  ...We have data from a bunch of AFMs as to what they flow and what voltage they read at a given flow. They aren...
• Re: If You Have A Flat Spot in Acceleration...
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:35:32 -0500
  I just replace the AFM on my '80 Westy . I'd been having serious problems with the engine suddenly refusing to do anything but...
• Re: Vanagon bogging - any possible diagnoses OTHER than the AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 16 May 2002 12:49:42 -0700
  ...turning it on again. > > Hoping to avoid costly replacement of the AFM, I am > wondering what other > things (fuel system, wiring and exhaust system...
• Re: Cheap rebuilt AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 09:20:50 -0800
  I have run the same AFM from Python on my 84 Westy for about 6 years now. No problems with it. Price sounds about...
• early Air Flow Meter
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:38:25 -0700
  hi all, sorry if I am wrong.... but is there someone's is looking for an AFM for 1.9 engine? dan
• AIR FLOW METER
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:55:35 -0000
  Expensive part! Are failures common? What causes the failure? What are the symptoms and consequences of AFM failure? Please name the sources. Ark
• Re: hesitation on highway
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 06:25:53 -0400
  Don, Sounds like a variation on the "Vanagon Syndrome". Try the capacitor mod on the AFM. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - New Year's resolution - AFM
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:26:12 -0500
  To narrow down the possibilities, does it "hunt" all the time or only when warmed up (closed loop?)
• Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:31 -0400
  ...Included was the used AFM. Finally a recent new mechanic to me removed the new GW AFM and put on his known good one...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:17:05 -0800
  ...It's a common misconception that the AFM controls idle. The AFM spring adjustment should only be done while the O2 sensor is disconnected...
• Update #2 - Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:20:02 +0000
  Ok, Went for a drive on the interstate this weekend Had the syndrome hiccups even with the AFM pigtail! Ugh.... So, I unplugged the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 12:12:13 -0400
  ...The following week I replaced the AFM that had the resistor installed in it for the "vanagon syndrome" problem. With the new reconditioned GOWESTY...
• Re: '84 Vanagon AFM - Set screw
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:29:45 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '84 Vanagon AFM - Set screw Hello all, I have a question concerning the AFM on an '84. First would...
• Air Flow Meters <sigh>
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 31 Dec 96 09:47:19 -0600
  ...don't be too quick to condemn an AFM... i've got several posts on these in the archives but i'll relate a...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:57 -0700
  ...I swapped the rubber elbo betweenthe afmand throttle.Oh, I adjusted the throttle switch,again. I went through the Bentley twice and all comoponents...
• Re: hey guys, this is COMPLETELY NVC, and off topic, but i need to update my summer wardrobe and was looking for some advice~
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:24:36 -0800
  Melissa, None of the Vanagons I'm keeping has an AFM. BenT Sent from my mobile device On Mar 12, 2010, at 8:04...
• Re: Temp I & Temp II Sensors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 04:42:46 -0500
  ...Temp I is there b/c the mass of air per unit volume changes with temperature, and the AFM only measures volume; while the...
• Re: "hiccup" when Idling
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 20:38:03 EDT
  ...Most folks are going to say AFM trouble -- put the capacitor or use the harness patch from VW. Mine fas a leaky exhaust. I...
• while on subject of AFM, vanagon syndrom fixer part # 025 906 302A
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 16:43:36 -0700
  Hi out of curiosity today I went and checked to see what the part number was on my afm wiring harness thingy. Turns out...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:10:14 -0800
  ...Thanks, -Damon --- jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote: > Start with a vacuum leak and AFM response. > > ���������������������������������������� > jimt > Planned insanity is best. > Remember that sanity...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 May 2008 13:17:31 -0400
  pickle vanagon wrote: > I've seen some older posts about problems with the AFM that were fixed by > wiring in a resistor (or by...
• Re: New engine start-up, help a brother out
  Historical mailing list - Motlagh, John N [GMG]
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:29:31 -0500
  Thanks for the tip!! I got the coil thing, what's an AFM, will I know it when I see it? John N. Motlagh...
• Re: IT is still bucking ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 19:17:37 -0800
  ...the screws that hold the board to the AFM body may be "loct-tited" in place. Get a good fitting screwdriver and give the...
• Re: Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:50:23 -0700
  ...Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box | | Does anyone know of a good alternative method to secure the |AFM/Air-Filter box so...
• Re: FI mixture adjust?/ Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 18:50:03 -0600
  ...I have installed all new sensors, AFM, checked, >>cleaned and reconnected all grounds. After I installed the AFM she ran >>great for about two...
• Re: Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 10:48:52 -0700
  On Fri, 10 Sep 1999, Mark McCulley wrote: > Right, tightening the AFM spring is an attempt to run leaner and produce > more power. Seems...
• Re: Where is the AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 14:58:54 -0600
  ...I"d recommend that you leave the AFM alone after you find it. Its real easy to make a $200.00 mistake in there...
• 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 06:21:14 -0400
  ...I have the correct harness on the AFM to correct for this. My thoughts where the coil or the AFM must be going. Weird...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:56:16 -0500
  At 04:46 PM 1/20/2002, developtrust wrote: >Rather than glue the boot back on the AFM I'm inclined to tape it...
• AFM optical pick up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 7 Feb 2024 19:49:51 -0800
  Been running this only a few days. No problems, all good It’s got potential https://shufti.blog/2024/02/07/8865/ Alistair
• F.S. ECU, AFM, ISV control unit, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 12:04:38 EST
  For Sale: ECU, Air flow meter, ISV control unit, etc. have both for 1.9L and 2.1L chris
• Re: Hesitation, Running Rich, Stalling
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 3 May 2004 09:56:48 -0700
  ...So, does the ECU need to "adjust" to the new AFM? I was also thinking that maybe my old AFM was bad, and that...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:53:45 -0800
  ...That is why I decided to adjust the AFM, it seems like the mixture at idle is a bit rich. Not to mention the...
• Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise? NOx
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:38:08 -0400
  ...I got a cheap AFM off eBay years ago that had been horribly maladjusted and got it to work with my wideband O2 meter...
• 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: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 09:27:06 -0400
  ...The AFM was moved clockwise to lean. Pry away the spring clip and move the wheel. Mark the original position with some paint in...
• Re: AFM vs MAF
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:13:05 -0700
  On 1/23/05 8:37 PM, "Dennis Atkins" <bikeputz@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hey all, > The AFM on my 2 liter audi 3a/ golf...
• Re: 060412 AFM question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:27:07 -0400
  ...One of those was >> tweeking the AFM. For those of you who have experience with the AFM, >> should the wiper be moving (jitter or...
• Re: AFM resistance test
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 16:49:12 -0400
  Been there, done that-- I would strongly suggest that you remove the AFM ( not difficult ), clean it up in some gas, remove the cover...
• Re: How does Digifant work?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 18:39:59 -0700
  ...If you unplug the AFM the engine will still idle. However you cannot really drive without it connector unless you don't mind crawling...
• Re: Air Flow Meter;
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 12:32:44 -0400
  I still say the best way to check out your AFM is to slowly increase the engine speed with your foot on the pedal...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 10 May 2023 11:50:39 -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: Engine miss
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:58:14 -1000
  ...Engine miss > > Does this version Digifant use an AFM? If so.... > > Faulty portion of resistive strip in the AFM? > > tencentlife on thesamba.com posted...
• how to change AFM track?
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 22:32:46 -0800
  ...When I did this on my AFM I could not find a Phillips head screwdriver that fit the screw heads properly. I would guess...
• AFM meter cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Sun, 6 May 2001 10:23:35 EDT
  Hi list, anyone out there who can tell me where the AFM is located in the enigine? how does it look ? How do i...
• Re: cutting out bottom of airbox to increase air intake and add HP
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 10:42:37 -0500
  Chris, How about eliminating the box altogether and just adding a cone type K&N filter to the AFM? Of course you would have...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner ....
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:39:52 -0700
  Thanks Bob, This is something I need to address on both my Syncros, so I will check it out. Thanks, Miguel
• Re: emissions inspection failed on 83
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 09:40:46 -0800
  Stan, How does one set the AFM as lean as possible? Will this effect HC at both higher rpm and idle or just idle...
• Re: Air flow meter
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 12:54:00 -0500
  ...Did it fix your > bucking? There isn't anything in the AFM itself to reset. Turning the engine off and back on resets the...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 22:28:42 -0500
  ...It's not a 100% test though since the spare AFM may be bad too. If anybody has a spare AFM I can test...
• Re: Digifart MAF question
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:54:10 -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: Running rich and low mpg
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:24:30 -0400
  ...adjusting the AFM? > > thanks in advance > > dan >
• Re: Wanted: AFM
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 07:37:15 -0500
  I've also wondered about doing this on my AFM. What do you do? Unlock the screws then gently move the carbon tracks just...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 1 May 2013 12:22:29 -0400
  ...Ask me how to avoid it." or Vanagon Syndrome? Choose a solution from the list *AFM *O2 Sensor *Bad Grounds * ETC. to Infinity