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• 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 - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:33:31 -0800
  ...Vanagons I'm keeping has an AFM. > > > My Vanagon usually contains a proud member of the AFM in it. (well > the Canadian portion thereof...
• Re: Wanted: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 08:18:53 -0500
  ...Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 6:06 PM Subject: Re: Wanted: AFM on 11/29/2000 3:54 AM, Bradley Flubacher at flubach@HOME...
• Re: Skipping engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 12:51:24 +0200
  ----snipped--- Sounds like 'Vanagon syndrome', static electricity build-up or AFM getting worn. Check the archives on these topics. --- end snipped ---- I'll second...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:51:24 -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: Drowning 85' vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:19:24 -0500
  ...four injectors full > on. > > I've swapped out the ECU and AFM (AFM was a known good > unit ~ ECU was claimed good at my...
• Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
  Historical mailing list - Javier
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 07:35:01 -0000
  ...Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM > Maybe you could be a little less economical with the words for those of us > who are...
• Re: slight hesitation but doesn't happen on consistant basis
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:02:40 -0700
  ...I would check other things first, but if you suspect the AFM...... Cleaning the resistive strip is an easy place to start. I used...
• Re: Continued Bucking - Digifant readings
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 23:59:06 -0800
  Hello- My experience was that I had to replace the Afm and use the harness fix.The problem has been solved for 4 years...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:57:01 -0400
  So what about the Oxygen mix control that on AFM? should this not be screwed with? How should it be set? The Temp 2...
• AFM - Open. Now what?
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 00:35:47 -0600
  I finally isolated the problem on Billy Bones to the AFM. No matter which bus I put it on, it revs then dies right...
• Re: Help Doctor's, My baby is sick!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:57:40 -0800
  ...First check the plug at the AFM. Next assure that the closed throttle and full throttle switches are functional. Finally look for flakey vacuum...
• Fwd: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 15 May 2003 01:34:05 -0700
  ...Maybe she's >>> starting >>> to behave like her possible Detroit replacement. >>> >>> I am going to order a new AFM from Busdepot. Seems like a...
• Re: Bucking
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:15:19 -0700
  ...but not completely sure. > To which $100 part do you refer? It's about 10 inches of wire that connects between the AFM and...
• Re: If You Have A Flat Spot in Acceleration...
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:41:10 -0800
  ...Well, I've been sitting on a virtually new (less than > >> 1,000 miles on it) AFM for a couple of years, picked it...
• Re: Hmmm... sparkplug conditions for the beginner
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 19:12:19 -0400
  ...but >> this trial seems to suggest that the spring on the AFM was >> preventing >> my engine from getting as much air as it needed...
• Re: AFM capacitor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 18:55:40 EDT
  ...anybody recall what wires to connect the capacitor to for the >AFM modification? I used to have a printout of a web page that...
• Thanks - Was AFM Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:46:08 EDT
  ...I hated to get all the filings in there, but what alternative did I have, save to buy a new AFM? After thorough cleaning...
• New AFM, but still rough @ first start
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 5 May 2008 22:20:28 -0400
  Installed a newly rebuilt AFM this evening and OH MY does the van drive better. Org unit was not very drivable (no power, hesitation...
• Re: Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:03:12 -0400
  ...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: Need ideas for serious No-start condition, please
  Historical mailing list - dennis_betty
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:07:57 -0800
  ...Need ideas for serious No-start condition, please > If it happened all at once, check the rubber boot just after the afm for > cracks...
• Re: David's input on Phaedra's engine power loss
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 14:34:54 -0700
  ...The AFM was replaced with a new one---& tho my loss of power/cutting out prob started with this incorrectly adjusted new AFM, I...
• Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:19:59 -0800
  ...what's that all about? is it related to the new (refurbished) AFM? because it didn't do it with the broken AFM. *after...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:27:27 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano >> KG6RCR >> > > My guess is the ECU reads the signal from AFM. The signal from the AFM is probably...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:59:29 -0600
  ...Driver jon wrote: > I have made great progress in reverse engineering AFMs, ECUs and other > funny business in the Digifant injection system. It's...
• Update on AFM testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 10:41:58 -0400
  ...I ended up testing my existing AFM, the new one Jarrett helped me acquire, and a spare that a friend has. All three passed...
• Re: emissions inspection failure(Utah)
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 18:46:48 -0500
  ...He just >> called and said he couldn't get it down, and he thinks I need a new AFM and >> O2 sensor. He's...
• digitool readings help needed
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 12:43:27 -0400
  ...My afm is 3 months old. Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL...
• Re: Does anyone have a good used or rebuilt AFM for Air Cooled California Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 19 May 2016 08:02:06 -0700
  this place may have it... http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Air-Flow-Meter-Rebuilt-1981-82-Federal-VW-Vanagon-p/071-906-301cx-0280200032.htm
• Re: average mpg of the 2.1 L w/automatic
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 20:59:55 EST
  I am still only getting 14 + with my 90 GL -- and I have been through the ringer trying to figure out why -- new AFM...
• Re: Another hesitation question....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 03:28:27 -0600
  Chad wrote: > I did find that the rubber air intake > sleve that connects the AFM to the throttle body has a crack in it...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:16:04 +0200
  On 9/24/07, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > So you're in Europe ? > I'm not. I know :-) Images and info...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:43:09 -0800
  ...http://filebox.vt.edu/users/mschumac/leaf.htm (Yes, I still have an AFM replacement project in the skunk works) ;) J
• Re: 84 Westy stumbles off idle
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Wed, 5 May 2010 16:27:10 -0400
  The AFM is my best guess!!! Or a leak in the air intake system. Having owned both a 1.9L and 2.1L (same...
• 2.1l AFMs available new
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:04:22 -0500
  I don't mean to jump in front of Dylan and the AFM he is trying to sell, but I just stumbled across a...
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - HP Authorized Customer
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 10:14:54 -0700
  ...Coolant temp sensor $32.?? Battery $50.?? a big hose near the AFM at a wrecking yard for $3.99 and then with basic contact...
• High idle woes
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:44:08 -0800
  ...Also, how does everyone secure the large rubber elbow between the throttle body and the AFM. I'm suspicious that mine is not sealing...
• Re: Digfiant being defiant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 18:09:55 -0500
  ------------------------- Hi Malcolm, Excellent advise, it is a must that the rest of the system be in proper repair and tune before attempting afm( air...
• fuel/air mixture diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:03:25 -0700
  ...I have the air-fuel screw on the AFM almost all the way in (clockwise). When I get home tonight I'm going to...
• Re: No Power Under Load - '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 May 2014 09:13:13 -0700
  Definitely find an AFM to swap. "Big backfires" can damage them. Best not to use starting fluid (diethyl ether) with fuel injected vehicles, that...
• freaky van or spooky bus.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 15:51:52 +0000
  ...keep all my grounds clean, new fuel pump well sorta new AFM looks ok, now what its doing is just turning off a hwy...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 16:34:19 -0400
  Jake de Villiers wrote: > Looks like it draws through the OEM AFM ( Is that from an Arlo Guthrie > song?) so that the mixture is...
• Re: AFM cap fix, maybe fixed my very intermittent problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 23:09:30 -0400
  > > You know I thought about that, your nudging might make it happen :-) Cat-5 cable has four twisted pairs, and seems to survive being...
• harness, cap fix
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 07:48:06 -0500
  Dear List, Can anyone confirm whether or not the famous/infamous cap fix for the AFM is for BOTH digijet and digifant engines? Also...
• Subj: And vanagon mailing list web site.
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Tue, 14 May 2002 12:11:33 EDT
  Did anybody else on the list get an email with this subject line from AFMaritime@aol.com with a "to.zip" file attached? I...
• 88 Vanagon AFM and rough idle
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 20:23:40 -0400
  ...They recommended a new AFM($500) and 'upgraded wiring harness' ($150). I decided to live with the rough idle a little longer. But later...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:27:02 -0700
  ...If the engine is turning enough air is being pulled through the intake to > move the AFM. With the throttle closed enough air goes...
• Re: CO adjust on AFM
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 13:08:46 -0400
  ...writes: > I noticed today that the CO adjustment screw on my AFM was backed out > 12.5 > turns (counter clockwise) from fully closed. I...
• Re: Cleaning AFM carbon tracks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 12:10:06 -0500
  ...taught them > to quickly & easily clean the carbon tracks on the AFM > with a *clean, fresh pencil eraser. > They claim to have done it...
• air/fuel mixture
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 18:47:07 -0400
  Hello, Two weeks ago we had a thread on monitoring the composition of exhaust gas to set the AFM. The Bostig Engineering folks reccomended...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 11:41:37 -0800
  ...at 2:06 PM, Mike Bucchino wrote: > > > You could bolt an AFM to a flowbench and run tests to determine these > > voltage changes for...
• Fwd: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:26:07 -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 using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 02:33:18 -0500
  At 09:14 PM 1/20/2002, Larry Alofs wrote: >It seems to me that the resistances in the AFM are around 1K. With...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:25:37 -0500
  > > Under the AFM and under multiple hoses, just to the left of the spark plug > is a unit bolted to the block near the...
• Re: Differences Brennan 85 and 89?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:27:24 -0400
  ...Exhaust forward of CAT Exhaust hangers and struts Wiring harness Fuse/relay panel AFM/filter box/gooseneck from AFM to throttle body Throttle body...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:44:00 -0500
  Oh, while I didn't exactly say it, I used the 2.1 air filter box, too, as the 2.1 AFM doesn't...
• Re: AFM cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:26:47 -0600
  ...HOME.COM> writes: > Marshall mentioned cleaning the resistive surface of the AFM with > electrical > contact cleaner. This sounds like a good thing to do...
• for sale: 2.1L ECU and air flow meter, and ISV controller
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:02:31 EST
  ...ECU $200, AFM, $85 will ship chris se pa
• Re: Me and our '88 are glad to be back
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 08:37:50 EDT
  ...As >a >result, my previous AFM setup is no longer spot-on. I've got better >low end >torque, but I think I'm...
• Re: Help Losing Idle!(still)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 07:48:15 -0400
  ...I've been to the AFM one before, but didn't utilize the info because I wasn't sure if it applied to my...
• Setting fuel mixture
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 10:37:15 -0700
  ...The mixture screw is located on the AFM unit itself. I am unfamilliar with the later model water-cooled vanagons and am not sure...