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• AFM resistor surface & idle valve opening
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 18:54:51 -0500
  ...A couple of questions I haven't seen asked / answered yet, if anyone knows the answers: (1) AFM The Bosch FI book speaks of...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:51:22 -0700
  ...The AFM is a little tougher since you don't have (I'm guessing) an O2 sensor. Over time the spring in the AFM...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:27:15 -0700
  ...switch, the AFM and the air-temperature sensor are bad. > He quoted me $450 plus $50 labor just to replace the AFM. > The throttle...
• Hunting and radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:55:41 -0700
  ...Doesn't tell me which way to adjust the AFM dial or screw but it does tell me that the overall AFM setting is...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:16:30 -0700
  ...My 83 and 84 will idle even with the AFM cable unplugged. >> This is a very nice Vanagon feature allowing me to point fingers...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:04:57 -0500
  ...Not always -- the hideously over-engineered pigtail and the $2 capacitor fix will each mitigate the effects of a worn AFM track, as you...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:18:50 -0700
  ...GOWESTY AFM no start problem > > O2 Green wire to braided wire with ignition on is .44 VDC is this correct ? -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons...
• Re: purchase advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:36:14 -0500
  ...The Digifant does NOT use a hot wire AFM. It uses a nearly identical unit to the digijet. The Digifant is not much more...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 08:57:58 -0700
  ...I'd suggest you check everything mentioned above and also check and clean the AFM connector. It's good to do the capacitor fix...
• Re: Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:01:26 -0500
  > SERVICE Harness, Part No. 025 906 302, is available to resolve this > condition. This has since been superceded to 025 906 302A, which is...
• Re: Air intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 17:31:26 -0400
  ...I need the boot that goes > between the AFM and the throtle body. It's a big black elbow thing > with ridges. I think...
• running too rich
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 18:38:54 +0000
  hello have a question will running to rich cause harm and burn the heck outta things, I need to get an AFM when the...
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 07:33:51 EDT
  Craig, 1/ Get a new AFM and don't yield to the temptation to open it up. 2/ Check and clean every electrical connection...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:42:49 -0400
  Maybe remove the air box and spray some starting fluid into the afm, and see if it starts.If it starts with fluid , you...
• Re: O2 Sensor - situation 90' 2.1 (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:35:22 -0400
  Jeff, You could try tightening the spring in the AFM a notch or two to lean out the mixture. I have use a variety...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:46:19 -0400
  ...Our unit replaced not only the AFM itself but the entire airbox and > horrible elbow, which at redline on the boxer introduces a 1psi...
• Re: 1.9L timing help
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 7 May 2001 14:22:58 EDT
  ...I do need to add a caveat that I have a fairly rotten AFM and throttle position switch. The AFM is very clean and...
• Re: Mysterious loose ground wire
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 24 May 2011 11:03:17 -0700
  ...Year and model? Shops sometimes add a ground wire to the AFM to try to fix syndrome. Maybe it used to be attached to...
• Cleaning intake parts
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:17:48 -0600
  ...I was wondering about cleaning the Idle Control Valve and various other parts. (not the AFM as I just ordered a new one, was...
• Re: Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:55:13 -0400
  Make sure the AFM plug is fully inserted........ BTDT Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Runberg" <jrunberg@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 13 May 2023 09:01:41 -0700
  ...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: Alternative Mounting of AFM and Air Filter Box
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:49:11 -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: Air Flow Meters <sigh>
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 12:40:12 -0500
  ...edited for artistic sake. > > don't be too quick to condemn an AFM... i've got several posts on > these in the archives but...
• Re: Help
  Historical mailing list - John Chen
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 10:42:07 GMT
  ...Most expensive - replace AFM and pray that was the problem; > > 2. Obtain $150 US AFM harness from VW, and pray that it fixes the...
• Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:07:12 -0700
  ...I pulled my Bentley and he proceeded to check temp sensors, AFM, and throttle switch. (As listees pointed out, Bentley showed us that there...
• Re: Idle problem/digitool readings
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 19:52:53 -0500
  ...The readings you are seeing look pretty close to normal except that the AFM at idle when the engine is warm seems a little...
• Re: Need a bit more help...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 11:06:12 -0600
  ...I need a name or part number for > >this component. > > AFM to intake plenum boot. These things always get cracked & start sucking > air in...
• Re: help my bucking Westphalia!
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 20:48:30 -0700
  There is a little known problem of static electricity building up on the AFM. One day while traveling in the southwest my van began...
• Re: high idle sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 12:20:03 -0700
  ...ended up replacing > my AFM and OX sensor, still had problem. Replaced Temp2 sensor - fixed me up. Always replace the cheap & easy parts first...
• Re: No Start, No Pump, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 09:09:21 -0700
  Check the connection for the AFM, this controls the fuel pump, when the flap opens it turns the fuel pump on and does other...
• Re: temp II & temp I sensor tests
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:57:48 -0400
  ...The TEMPI sensor resides inside the AFM. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] AFM ? (as related to the air filter housing)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:24:29 -0800
  ...one would think the goal is to have as much cool air available to the AFM as possible. And less restriction there would be...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 19:07:00 -0500
  Probably discussed before, but the *real* fix is to replace the AFM with a MAF. Figure out the output signal profile of the AFM...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 20:36:15 -0500
  ...AFM, alot of water, I assume the DPO had opened it up, and failed to seal it (I attached the capacitor inside the AFM...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:59:04 -0800
  ...I will be > looking at all the grounds related to the O2 and AFM systems. > > One thing I discovered was that you can't...
• Re: Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:53:35 -0500
  ...Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down Really? I'm sorry Dennis but I have to humbly disagree...
• Bucking - 84 Camper - ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 16:59:12 -0500
  ...I installed a new AFM. I installed the capacitor in the AFM wiring harness. I have not yet re-soldered the ECU. Are there...
• 91 Vanagon Bucking & Digitool reading
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 11:45:26 -0800
  ...Thought it might be the AFM wiper losing contact but it is newer, and looks great. Also, my digitool (I love this thing!) shows...
• Re: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:39:54 -0500
  ...COM> Date: Friday, April 30, 1999 8:30 PM Subject: Re: AFM >the vw service diagnosis book i have says this about the Digijet...
• 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 11:09:11 -0500
  ...I'm rather confused as to what the cause might be. (though I also, just after this occurred, got the replacement AFM that my...
• Re: Misleading Advertising
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 13:52:41 -0700
  ...a new > AFM for ~$80. These > putz's > > list their AFM as new, when actually it is newly > remanufactured. Crap > like > > this shouldn't...
• Re: Hmmm... sparkplug conditions for the beginner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 06:43:34 -0500
  ...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 test readings
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 09:03:28 -0400
  ...0&postorder=asc&highlight=tencentlife+afm+video&start=0 " I had previously tested without power to the AFMs and noticed a linear change in...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 17:52:39 -0800
  ...performance off idle at ~ 2000 RPM (and maybe fuel efficiency?), I'd be > curious if using the OE WBX idle control valve and AFM...
• Re: AFM adjustment - flap, slider, spring wheel voodoo question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:30:44 -0400
  ...Note well that the method is intended to take an AFM that's out of adjustment and get it close enough that the feedback...
• Re: Noticed GREMLIN...Motor reves itself at 8 second intervals?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 23:22:25 -0500
  ...Dave 87 Wolfsburg 90 Westfalia (both with AFM fix, new rotors, new Oxy sensors...) At 04:21 AM 2/18/99 -0800, MtnGal wrote...
• Re: Engine Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:50:45 -0500
  ...Does > your temp gauge read OK? Last resort would be to open up the AFM and lean > out the spring by a few notches...
• Re: '87 Failed emissions test now PASSED
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:27:38 -0700
  ...Also, gave my AFM 6 full counterclockwise turns on the adjustment screw. I sat at idle for nearly an hour the first time I...
• Re: harness, cap fix
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 08:28:08 -0600
  ...electronic cleaner at the FLAPS, carefully >> remove the cover of your AFM (it is siliconed closed from the factory), and >> spray the wiper contact...
• Re: Anyone near Fort Worth?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:56:04 -0500
  ...I would check the AFM, the wires / plug to the AFM if even slightly lose, will cause it to run poorly. Jack -----Original Message...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:38:16 -0400
  > > The sensor is a bit of magic and should probably be called an oxygen > deficiency sensor! This thought is based on the voltage being...
• Air flow meter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Tue, 16 May 2017 20:20:35 -0400
  ...Does anyone know of a company that rebuilds these old AFM's ? Thanks, Chris Snyder
• vanagon symptom
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 12 May 2017 16:36:35 -0700
  ...It has a rebuilt AFM. We check the throttle body switch, check for vacuum leak.. but it still has the hiccups... what else to...
• FS: '85 ECU, '87 Syncro snorkel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 16:05:05 -0600
  Clearing out the unused items- '85 ECU, $100+$5 shipping '87 Syncro air intake, including the AFM, water separator, connecting hoses, and snorkel, $100...
• Re: cars without distributors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 20:35:16 EDT
  ...And yes.........it does have an AFM. Steve Cotsford
• Re: AFM upgrade - digijet?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 09:21:08 -0700
  > By the way, while some of the info in the archives on this topic refers > only to Digifant, the Service Bulletin from April 30...
• Re: AFM connector
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 16:23:02 -0800
  On 12/7/04 12:54, "Green Westy" <thegreenwesty@NETSCAPE.NET> wrote: > I look it up on busdepot it comeback as" wiring harness upgrade...
• I need an AFM and an ECU
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 30 May 2006 21:29:18 -0400
  Hey guys, anyone with a good working Air Flow Meter for an 85 Digijet, i can live with an 83-84, i forgot the...
• Re: 85 Vanagon dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 06:32:29 -0500
  Hi Alfred, Check the afm (air flow meter) . Pop off the plastic top, you will see a wiper contact that slides on a black...
• AFM Wiper Arm Track Wear (post wiper adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 12:46:47 -0800
  ...The AFM wiper is fairly delicate. I would suggest that unless someone has relevant skills, bending the arm MIGHT lead to premature track wear...