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• ECU pin 20 thread.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 18:08:38 EST
  ...This seems to be a basic Bosch AFC port injection system. We followed the diagnostic charts, checking all powers/grounds/sensors etc right at...
• What Fuel Octane? (Was: Engine RPMs???(not too long))
  Historical mailing list - Pokey
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 05:48:07 -0800
  ...The Vanagon air-cooled engines are run by the same AFC FI system that came out in VW's in 1974. It is less...
• BUS-electricals?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 95 11:41:06
  ...and, I've tried every book I can, and the elecrical system somewhat (pretty much) matches that specified in the VANAGON, 1980-1982(I...
• Thoughts on unsmoggable 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 13:29:21 -0700
  ...New AFC Compression check (110-120 lbs across the board) Filters changed before each test (oil and air) New Plugs All resistance/voltage values...
• admit defeat...long
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:59:24 -0400
  ...mechanical timing seems to be right, I have gone through the afc system and the dang computer pin by pin with my multimeter, the...
• Re: 81 fuel delivery help
  Historical mailing list - Bill Devlin
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 13:33:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...wiring diagram for your '81 (I assume you have an "AFC fuel injection" system, nicht wahr?). There are a lot of 'em in my...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:05:40 -0800
  ...What is an AFM? I see in the bentley the whole system is called an > "AFC". Is it the "intake air sensor" (Air Fuel...
• Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:03:59 EDT
  ...Bosch AFC Injection it is RARELY the ECU. << The thing I'm most curious about is why we have power in the system even...
• Re: admit defeat...long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 15:40:17 -0400
  ...mechanical timing seems to be right, I have gone through the afc system and >the dang computer pin by pin with my multimeter, the...
• Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list - Paul Anderson
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 03:31:55 -0500
  > What aftermarket cruise control systems have you > installed in your vanagons? The one that Sears sells. > Who did you buy it from? Sears (see...
• Re: More Reliable: Air or H2O
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 17:59:14 -0400
  ...Which is more reliable, the AFC or H2O cooled Vanagon? I have an AFC, and is is spot on reliable - in fact it starts...
• Re: van won't start, making progress
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:59:21 -0700
  ...replaced the fuel >filter a month ago, are there secrets to AFC system that I don't yet >understand which would give me a...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 20:11:15 -0700
  ...still be an add on system? Afterthought? My Digijet pro manual shows Digijet as a "refined version" of AFC injection and Vanagon Bentley states...
• Re: Starter Wire Connection
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:45:09 -0700
  ...Also, at least on the old AFC systems it also turned on the fuel pump. I think back in the 70's that wire...
• Stalling 1.9l Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:29:13 -0500
  ...over most of the FI system. The throttle switch is correct. The temp. sensor was replaced. The AFC was replaced along with all vacuum...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:50:03 -0500
  ...After visiting a few wrecking yards I noticed that Waser Boxers had a full loop fuel system. I used an 85 regulator with the...
• Re: More Reliable: Air or H2O
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 07:14:02 -0400
  ...No water system to fail. Yes, it is slow, but... > >Other opinions? ...JMM > > > >
• Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:24:57 -0500
  ...older dwell meters can be used? Incompatibility with the AFC > > L-Jetronic fuel injection system? > > > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > Regards, > > --Jeff Strickrott > > 82...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:35:44 -0800
  ...with AFC (blue body) injectors.".....   It is well worth a read through the manual to get a better understanding how the system works   Stuart...
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 16:05:22 -0400
  ...on the fuel system (like yearly fuel lines). Mine is AFC, not H2O, so that may make a difference. Justin M. Mayrand 1980 Westy...
• Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 20 May 2012 08:31:12 -0700
  ...The AFC system appears to > feed at one end of the system and vent at the other; the later ones feed at > both ends...
• Re: Injector Color Codes, Yellow for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 20 May 2006 07:40:50 -0700
  ...www.californiavan.com/Manuals/Digijet/vanagonDigijetP56.pdf > > Blue injectors are for AFC systems (air cooled vanagon and late buses > with FI) > Yellow (gold?) injectors...
• Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:19:35 -0400
  ...it, BUT I noticed that it is for a Air-cooled AFC system! My bad! Can anyone tell me if the configuration that it...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:02:42 -0800
  ...Now > available are devices to protect from Arc faults. > > http://www.afcisafety.org/afci/what-is-afci/<https:// > nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url...
• Re: More Reliable: Air or H2O
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 18:22:01 -0400
  ...No water system to fail. Yes, it is slow, but... > >Other opinions? ...JMM > > > >
• Re: van won't start, making progress
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 21:16:16 -0600
  ...replaced the fuel > filter a month ago, are there secrets to AFC system that I don't yet > understand which would give me a...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 08:27:52 -0500
  ...Understanding AFC fuel injection--question . What I do not get is the process when it is starting cold.....air flows thru the AFM, and...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:18:50 -0500
  ...Now >> available are devices to protect from Arc faults. >> >> http://www.afcisafety.org/afci/what-is-afci/<https:// >> nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:00:23 -0800
  ...look at the page for wiring that says AFC 1981, 1981 at the bottom. on my book that's 97012 and 97.13 in...
• Re: Stalling 1.9l Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:39:02 -0800
  ...over most of the FI system. The throttle switch > is correct. The temp. sensor was replaced. The AFC was replaced along > with all vacuum...
• Have I damaged my control unit?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 04:02:50 EDT
  ...In Bentely Fuel Injection, AFC System pg. 23.32: Relays Checking (with relays installed) I just read in Bentley "CAUTION: Do not connect any...
• Fuel Injection Wire Harness Meltdown!
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 05:56:35 EST
  It seems looking in depth at my Bently, that the harness on the fuel injection,AFC system is history. I am very much at...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:20:13 -0800
  Scott, Many thanks for the great write-up on the air cooled ignition system. You mentioned, to change it to the later model system...
• Coughing solved: Attn. AFC FI owners!
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 14:30:28 -0500
  ...loss of electrical contact in this arm will cause your FI system to shut down at the related rpm range. Symptoms: "Coughing" where the...
• Re: More Reliable: Air or H2O
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 07:53:51 -0400
  ...No water system to fail. Yes, it is slow, but... > > > >Other opinions? ...JMM > > > > > > > > >
• Re: Aircooled upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 28 May 2002 07:57:25 -0400
  ...Fairly simple motor/AFC injection easy to troubleshoot...much easier than Digifant system to work on. Now when it comes to my 88, I...
• Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 May 2012 22:21:29 -0400
  ...The AFC > system appears to feed at one end of the system and vent at the other; > the later ones feed at both ends...
• admit defeat...long
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 10:44:43 EDT
  ...mechanical timing seems to be right, I have gone through the afc system and the dang computer pin by pin with my multimeter, the...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:12:53 -0800
  ...Now available are devices to protect from Arc faults. >> >> http://www.afcisafety.org/afci/what-is-afci/<https:// >> nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url...
• Re: Total loss, RIP
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:20:23 -0800
  ...Now >> available are devices to protect from Arc faults. >> >> http://www.afcisafety.org/afci/what-is-afci/<https:// >> nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url...
• Re: Injector Color Codes, Yellow for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Sat, 20 May 2006 09:33:56 -0400
  ...www.californiavan.com/Manuals/Digijet/vanagonDigijetP56.pdf > > Blue injectors are for AFC systems (air cooled vanagon and late buses with > FI) > Yellow (gold?) injectors...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 07:28:24 -0700
  ...with these two items entire afc system can be checked electrically at disconnected multi-pin connector of control unit. with patients you will be...
• electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 16 Dec 95 11:15:03 EST
  Well I know this is undoubtedly covered somewhere but after moving last weekend in 6F weather even with my current recirculating heat system, then...
• Re: Have I damaged my control unit?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:34:32 -0500
  ...have donor something horrible--or maybe not. > >In Bentely Fuel Injection, AFC System pg. 23.32: Relays Checking (with relays >installed) > >I just read...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:01:16 -0800
  hi Zolly, you may realize a 1.9 electronic ignition system is a completely 'stand alone' electronic ignition system, includiung distributor, igniter, and idler...
• Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 20 May 2012 19:50:30 -0700
  ...The AFC >> system appears to feed at one end of the system and vent at the other; >> the later ones feed at both ends...
• Re: Reduced oil temperatures..
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 22:56:28 +1000
  ...Shouldn't be much below 200 F and not above 235 > F. > The heavy duty VW applications use a very effective thermostatic valving > system...
• Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 00:38:41 CDT
  ...right tools than a shade-tree) about the three bus fuel systems, AFC (1980-1983), Digijet (1983-1985), and Digifant (1986-1991), found in...
• Re: Generic ignition coil on 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:46:49 +0000
  ...and at the top of the page it says FUel injection, AFC system.... Thanks for confirming what I'd already seen. Dave On Sun...
• Re: Fuel Injection Wire Harness Meltdown!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 09:37:14 -0500
  ...Fuel Injection Wire Harness Meltdown! > It seems looking in depth at my Bently, that the harness on the fuel > injection,AFC system is history...
• status, mechanic kudos, bus for sale, Winterhook
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 23:12:19 -0700
  ...far as temp sensor - I did learn a lot about AFC FI systems in the process though!) is over in Chico, WA. Goes by...
• Big day at the parts yard
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 19:47:31 -0600
  ...One is called "Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems" and it has three sections (AFC, Digijet, & Digifant) and the other manual is called "Digifant I...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 21:40:22 -1000
  ...But then again other problems may occur when this type of system is not operating correctly. Importance here make sure all sensors are good...
• Fwd: Engine RPMs???(not too long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 04:36:44 EST
  ...The Vanagon air-cooled engines are run by the same AFC FI system that came out in VW's in 1974. It is less...
• Re: dual fuel conversion (LPG, propane, etc)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 23:55:35 -0600
  ...but the AFC vane should do > the same thing as the butterfly in the carburator, > which was what the LP system keyed off of...
• Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 00:38:39 -0600
  Sean, Well - I've done some troubleshooting on my 80 Vanagon with similar AFC injection. got schematics - got a digital multimeter (DMM) ?? 1) You...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 03:59:51 EDT
  ...VW 's Vanagon AFC system, redesigned for the 80's to meet stricter emission standards, runs too lean and has less power, and as...
• ASIAN: Fixed! VW Vanagon No Start - Floods
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 21:47:25 -0800
  ...1987 Vw Vanagon with the Digifant (Bosch Afc) Gas >Injection System. >Vehicle was brought in on the hook with a no start. Customer said...
• Re: 82 Diesel Radiator - Rare - Needed
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 8 Jun 2014 20:08:14 -1000
  ...for example..the oil filler tube system .. they saw how hokey that was and changed it from 83 and up .. and so on. Even...
• Re: Big day at the parts yard
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 03:53:15 -0600
  ...One is called "Vanagon/Type II >Fuel Systems" and it has three sections (AFC, Digijet, & Digifant) and >the other manual is called "Digifant I...