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• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:38:48 -0700
  ...almost uniquely I believe, uses full time heater > > circuit flow . But nowhere is air mixed into the heater circuit. > > That's a quite bizarre...
• Re: digifant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 08:48:29 -0500
  ...of a switch , (1) temp 1 sensor , (2) temp 2 sensor , (3) oxygen sensor , (4) afm (air flow meter) wiper , and (5) a probe...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:27:18 -0700
  ...shorted oxygen sensor wire. > ran with and without oxygens sensor connected. > Don't think it has anything to do with Idle Air Valve or...
• '86 idle revisited - Darrell Boehler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 22:01:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...For example, before I adjusted my air flow meter, the ohm meter read over .9 volts no matter where I set the adjustment screw...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:23:07 -0800
  ...Who knows, maybe (Darwinism) the >CO sensor is a dead end also, like, remember all those air pumps on the >cars in the Eighties...
• FW: RE: Coolant Overflowing!
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:47:27 -0600
  ...Removing the radiator fan temp sensor will usually show goop on the inside if this is the case. I would remove the radiator and...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:42:32 -0500
  ...A couple people recommended >> > this sounds like a mass air flow meter problem. Anyone have >> > experiences with these types of problems? Any pointers on...
• Re: Restart And Drivability Problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 12:06:07 -0400
  ...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: brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 May 1999 00:32:00 -0400
  ...Also pick up a brake fluid reservoir cap from either an early Vanagon or Rabbit (the plain one without a level sensor), and a...
• Re: Engine stumbling at high elevation
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 20:01:10 -0800
  ...based on the experience of others, I cleaned the contacts on my air flow meter and replaced the O2 sensor in an effort to...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:44:45 -0600
  ...BANG!!! Good thing for PPE! Backfiring was greatly reduced, almost > eliminated, after rebuilding the Air Flow Meter (AFM). > > > Some of the parts choices are...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 05:19:52 -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: Need help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 May 2005 19:45:45 -0500
  ...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: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - David Hardy
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:29:02 -0600
  ...David Quoting "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>: > in addition, to start a flooded engine that has an air flow meter.. > even with full...
• Turbo Audi 3A Project Update: Scavenger Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 02:56:45 EDT
  ...air ducting to throttle body. Addition of two new oil coolers (one engine, one turbo) integrated as per intercooler, addition of oil level sensor...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:17:08 -0800
  ...A couple people recommended > > > this sounds like a mass air flow meter problem. Anyone have > > > experiences with these types of problems? Any pointers on...
• Re: Friday: Bosch MAF (mass air flow meter)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:47:42 -0700
  ...0280217107 On 6/30/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > I see three completely different Bosch MAF sensors for Volvo 850. I expect...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:02:20 -0700
  ...engine temp, and I think there's a temp sensor in the air flow meter - see Bentley manual. The ECU has to see the...
• Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:02:50 -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...
• Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 17:19:15 -0700
  ...Running too rich, black smoke coming out, lots of misfiring and lurching and stuff like that. - check air flow meter. Swapped out my air...
• My exhaust smells good now...What I have learned about tuning Digifant...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:30:34 EST
  ...I had low levels and had a bad O2 sensor, Idle control module, out of spec Temp II sensor, bad air flow meter. Yet...
• 87 Syncro Westy poltergeist
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 16:59:21 -0700
  ...O2 sensor Water temp sensor Fuel pump Fuel filter Air flow sensor ECU Some sort of idle relay After each of these disturbances, it...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:49:52 -0400
  ...Except for a minor idle mixture trim, the air flow meter should never need adjusting. If you can adjust it to make a difference...
• Introduction - Jeff Rogers 90 Tristar
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Rogers
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:44:14 -0400
  ...I have replaced the Air Flow meter - Bosch, and added the Volkswagen Syndrome Cable Fix, all the sensors are new and I have checked...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:15:15 -0700
  ...also ..since it was clumsily translated from german ...the part that starts with 'when the oxygen sensor' ....etc.... that part doesn't fit gramatically...
• RE: Computer Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Sat, 9 Aug 1997 17:39:24 -0700
  ...Might also test the #1 > temp sensor, though you'd hope with a new air flow meter this wouldn't > be > a problem. > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Tom...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 19:41:51 -0500
  ...Air flow, Air temp, water temp, amount of hydro >>>carbons in the exhaust stream, if the engine is at idle or wide open >>>throttleor...
• Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:50:02 -0600
  ...It is a comlpete intake/air meter replacement kit, not just a >mass air convertor box(as someone pointed out is commercially available). >It...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:22 -0500
  ...It enriches the mixture until the O2 sensor "bangs" over<BR>&gt; into a rich reading, and then leans it out until the sensor...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:06:35 -0700
  in addition, to start a flooded engine that has an air flow meter.. even with full throttle held open .. the mostly closed AFM flapper...
• Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 12 May 2010 19:57:02 -0500
  ...for air flow causing 02 sensors to get too cool while driving ... > well, first, speaking of heated or non-heated 02 sensors ? > and secondly...
• Re: Sudden Loss of Power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:01:22 -0400
  ...It may also be the Vanagon Air flow meter resonance problem but I am willing to bet O2 sensor or wiring. Dennis ----- Original Message...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 17:31:02 -0800
  ...Air flow, Air temp, water temp, amount of hydro >>>>carbons in the exhaust stream, if the engine is at idle or wide open >>>>throttleor...
• Re: Power loss still in '85
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 01:11:56 -0500
  ...The high probabilty stuff first: * Worn out Air Flow Meter * Temp II sender gone bad Medium probability: * Timing * Idle stabilizer * Vaccuum leak * O2 sensor...
• Re: The tale of the '87 Westy - Brand New! - Chapter 3 - Loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 11:34:42 -0400
  Did you notice if there was black smoke coming from the exhaust? My bet is you have a lazy O2 sensor or a poor...
• Re: Exh Emis Gas Analysis ?
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 21:19:42 -0700
  ...Tuesday, December 10, 1996 7:45 PM > > > I just had my 82' vanagon in the shop to get my air flow sensor adjusted > (requiring...
• Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:55:46 -0600
  ...Looking at the system drawings, there just isn't much there - there are two temp sensors, the airflow meter which includes one of the...
• Rough/nonexistent idle
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 13:33:57 -0800
  ...It was supposedly moved in the later models to in front of the air flow meter, but all I find there is a single...
• Re: Possible Vanagon Syndrome...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:22:37 -0400
  ...Since fuel tank is downwind of radiator, all that hot air flowing by helps also to heat up gasoline. If clogged outlet from old...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 23:57:26 -0700
  ...It "feels" like it's restricting flow.... >>> >>> Question, on my '84, the O2 sensor is on the exhaust manifold, of course, and there is...
• Cold Weather Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 13:36:56 -0700 (MST)
  ...He suggested I could replace the air-flow sensor for $300, but it may or may not solve the problem. On a subsquent call...
• Re: Trip report
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 19:13:45 -0400
  ...forgot to plug the Air Flow Meter back in afterwards. The plug loves to fall down behind the air box and then folks just...
• Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 27 May 2008 18:35:17 -0700
  ...x applies) - Mass Air Flow Meter/AirFilter Options There are 3 options for the v2.0 Customers regarding the Airflow meter/filter arrangement: 1...
• Re: [Syncro] Need 2.1 WBX ECU in the bay area
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:54:53 -0700
  ...I think more of Air Flow meter .. ( but i also find the idle switchers not making contact at idle all the time.. and timing...
• Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:23:54 -0700
  ...Full flow of air through it. Full flow of air through the ON/OFF valve (on top of the fridge) when I had the...
• 89 Wolfsburg for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 00:57:44 -0400
  ...clutch, alternator, air flow meter, oxygen sensor, AFM wire harness "fix", front and rear brakes, and the list goes on but that's all...
• 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 May 2022 11:33:53 -0400
  ...Valve timing and overlap effects the flow and the way the air flow pulses. The engine management is set up based on certain assumptions...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:58:15 -0800
  ...if the heater valve is on, ( and there is air flow through the heater core, either by ram air affect on the front heater...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:12:29 -0500
  ...If air can't get in coolant won't flow out. Prep new sensor with O-ring. Remove clip. Quickly remove sensor, look for...
• Re: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 26 May 2007 16:57:09 -0400
  ...The unexpected result was; as you started to drive, air flowing through the radiator made the fan's propeller rotate. This caused the motor...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it ain't so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:27:28 +0000
  ...It Sure runs Good !!! But, I too am leaning towards the Air Flow Meter at this point. I've got a spare & I think...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 14:01:35 -0700
  ...The temp sensor relies on the coolant flowing past it. No >> coolant flow, no reading until such time that the coolant is hot >> enough...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:12:24 EDT
  ...And while I suspect it may be your fuel pump, you can easily check for air in the line blocking fuel flow with a...
• Re: Cooling issues?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:50:29 -0600
  My apologies was supposed to be in the 212-219 and my extra temp sensor is in the neck coming out of the head...
• Re: Need help with a 78 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:41:25 -0700
  ...for example.....on the Type IV air-cooled engine, the temp sensor in the left head has one wire, that goes to the ecu...
• Re: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:10:42 -0400
  ...boot is properly connected to the throttle body and air flow > meter. > Check the air stabilizer and crankcase breather hoses. > If losing spark look...
• Re: '86 Westy coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 17:58:04 -0400
  ...The temp sensor relies on the coolant flowing past it. No >> coolant flow, no reading until such time that the coolant is hot >> enough...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 11:37:06 -0400
  ...Air delivery includes not having any vacuum leaks, or un metered sir flow. As the Waterboxer does not use a PCV valve or other...
• When the lights went out in GA. (engine too)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 16:43:30 EDT
  ...cleaned that off. (no start) 2) check the air flow sensor. not too familiar with it but it moved ok but dirty. (no start...
• Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 May 2010 16:59:44 -0700
  ...for air flow causing 02 sensors to get too cool while driving ... > well, first, speaking of heated or non-heated 02 sensors ? > and secondly...