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• Re: O2 sensor testing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:20:14 -0500
  ...The ECU will go open-loop and if AFM etc. are correct it will run fine, but emissions will go way up. If AFM...
• Re: No idle/odd running.
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:03:51 -0400
  ...I tried >starting it with the AFM disconnected to see if that changed anything. It >did. It started and surged up to about 3000...
• Re: Help - Power loss above 2500 RPM once engine warms up
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 11:07:37 EST
  ...Temp I is built into the AFM and so if it is bad you must replace the AFM. Check your intake and exhaust for...
• Re: Air Intake Project
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 27 May 2001 09:45:01 -0700
  ...The biggest restrictions are the AFM and the throttle body as they are very small. What I would focus on is getting COLD [read...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:09:31 -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: Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:11:57 -0400
  ...Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2 Hi Volks: The most common way to remedy a worn-out AFM, is to...
• Re: Vanagon problem question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 20:43:03 -0800
  ...Vanagon problem question >Hello, >Just read some info on installing a capacitor to the AFM to solve a >idle/hesitation problem in the VANAGON...
• Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:33:27 -0500
  ...What I do not get is the process when it is starting cold.....air flows thru the AFM, and if the motor is cold...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 10:36:36 -0500
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 10:00 AM Subject: Re: AFM issues > I've used spray-can carb cleaner to check for vacuum...
• Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:44:53 -0500
  ...The thinking here was seeing the affects of different tuning settings (like the AFM) on the mixture, in and out of closed loop. Originally...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 May 2008 13:38:30 -0400
  ...The wiper in the AFM wipes the track somewhat hysterically (a rapid back and forth motion) so, when driving at a steady speed for...
• Re: End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 12:28:59 -0400
  >some time to come. I've been well paid for my night's work. Day's work, sorry. I've got night and day...
• Re: AFM adjustment - flap, slider, spring wheel voodoo question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:26:09 -0700
  You might consider contacting Mr. Schumacher http://www.shoebox-electronix.com/ He has the tool you need. Jim On Oct 17, 2009, at 3...
• Re: <F> QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 03:24:24 +0200
  "Joe L." wrote: > > As far as I know the plastic disolvers are usually labeled "ELECTRIC" cleaner > > as opposed to "ELECTRONIC". That's your answer...
• Re: '86 up vanagon owners.....all please read, and post it to the list..
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:44:54 EDT
  ...job (now I use the orange stuff) 1 ECU, and 1 AFM reboot. Probably going to start on the exhaust system soon. Brian Doss...
• intermittant misfire
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 20:39:37 -0400
  ...Has anyone experienced this? In my mind, I'm thinking something along the lines of- fuel pump, injectors, vaccum leak, afm ? Bradley Flubacher State...
• [T2] 1981 fuel related FI problem
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 09:14:09 -0400
  ...Tapped on the AFM box , and headed down the highway. Did it once more, and never again. Symptom is huge loss of power, rocking...
• COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 14:44:02 -0400
  ...i don't have a spare 1.9 dijiget AFM, so i cannot do that test, but, by bentley, that AFM looks ok.. Everything...
• Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:02:04 -0800
  ...It has the stock 1.9FI system, including a rebuilt computer & distributor & afm. It seems weird to me that the RPM range is so...
• Re: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
  Historical mailing list - E&M
  Tue, 11 May 2010 17:06:48 -0700
  ...it's not the AFM itself. And your 2.1 waterboxer should have that > special adapter harness fitted in any case. > > however, for minor...
• Bizarre Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 15:01:10 -0800
  My 85 Westy automatic (150k miles, California emission) was running poorly -- mechanic suggested a new AFM but noted that the main problem was low...
• Re: Luftmassenmesser Umr�stsatz (LMU) ??
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 09:42:01 -0500
  ...Converting the variable-voltage output of a hot-wire AFM to the variable-resistance output the Bosch ECU expects is probably the easy part...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 16:39:35 -0800
  ...I just finished swapping a AFM from a friends vanagon- still the same. I thought so. Not an AFM problem. I The one thing...
• Re: Van Sputters on Takeoff
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:13:50 -0400
  ...My van has a mysterious white wire coming out of the airbox - is this the "VW recommended little wiring harness at the AFM?" The...
• Re: AFM question---O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:19:16 -0500
  ...2006 9:00 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: AFM question---O2 sensor > probably the > easiest thing to do is to go...
• capacitor fix
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 23:59:22 -0400
  ...the fix for THIS problem!!! Also where should i ground the AFM? Joel ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software...
• Re: one more addition to website
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 14:05:17 -0800
  ...I have added a pic of the wasserboxer AFM capacitor fix to > my site. > > deep link: http://www.members.shaw.ca/bilbo/WBafm.html...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome???
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 00:37:13 -0400
  ...Am pretty sure it's the AFM! Later, Ben http://www.benplace.com/
• hip-hip ---hooray!(not the AFM harnessam)
  Historical mailing list - S. Marie Arnold
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 21:45:14 EDT
  Well thanks to you guys (I kiss the ground you walk on) I didn't replace the harness on that AFM. You guys were...
• Re: Idle problem/digitool readings
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 22:08:22 -0700
  ...AFM 1.57-1.81, Batt 12.57 >> >> AC off >> >> FP light flickers >> >> Temp 1 .49, Temp 2 .07, O2 .18-.67, AFM 1...
• Re: Pig Tail for early vans?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:59:45 -0700
  ...They are electrically the same and prone to >> the same hysteresis. >> >> Mike >> '85 GL Westy 2.1 w/2.1 AFM and TB on...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:22:43 -0500
  ...Ohms test, spray test, fuel dripping Fuel lines for restrictions Operation of throttle switch AFM working correctly, checked to see if track is worn...
• GREAT site dedicated to AFM theory and repair, with lots of great pictures...
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 04:08:56 -0700
  Hello Volks, I have stumbled across this great site. Although it's dedicated to Porsche's 944, it seems the fuel injection systems are...
• Setting the CO adjsut screw.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 18:20:32 -0400
  Is it possible to set the CO adjust screw on a new AFM properly without a CO sniffer? If you get it close but...
• Wanted: Dead WBX2.1 ECU and cable
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:00:23 -0800
  I'd like to have a dead WBX 2.1 ECU to continue my AFM/Fuel Injection experiments. Basically, I need it for the...
• Re: My Sunday project
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:10:03 -0400
  ...The AFM could be fooled. Maybe water injection, someday (would that make it a watercooled engine? :-) ).
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:37:36 -0700
  Yeah and only $700!! To eliminate another "shortcoming" of the WBX motor. Starting to make a conversion look less expensive still. :) On 9/23...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:17:08 -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...
• hesitation from a stop and replacing afm
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:39:01 -0800
  ...Having just replaced the head gasket I was pumped up enough to grab the bull by the horns and put in that AFM. Let...
• afm?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:50:32 EST
  ...I thought the dreaded vanagon syndrome came from running one speed for a while? Is the corrected afm part supposed to have an A...
• Re: QUICK CLEAN ... AFM
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:23:49 -0400
  ...I am probably being overly paranoid in wanting the EXACT brand he used on his AFM but I figure if I get his and...
• Re: Dead Vanagon....please help!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 20:35:10 -0500
  ...AFM Harness-Replaced Saturday in attempt to cure intermittent bucking. >AFM Wiper-Cleaned with wiper with contact cleaner and cleaned inside of AFM >with...
• Re: Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:30:43 -0500
  ...Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down Happy Thanksgiving Y'all! i have an 83 Westie, 1.9L...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 18:44:42 -0800
  ...If it does not send the right signal to the ECU and AFM, the AFM goes into idle mode. So no power. The AFM...
• Re: Poor fuel consumption 81 aircooled- aux air reg bad?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 15:15:02 -0600
  Sounds like you got a renegade AFM. Run through the entire sequence of checking injectors for power (I use a little neon bulb on...
• Re: Temp I sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 May 2001 00:26:17 -0400
  ...They're the best kind. >Also, do I have to get a new AFM meter, or can one get the Temp I sensor >independently...
• Experiences with CRC 2-26
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:03:08 -0400
  ...Last night, I tried an experiment with the AFM. I pulled the air cleaner assembly and squirted some CRC 2-26 on either side...
• Wanted: 2.1L parts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:33:19 -0600
  ...put on a new 2.1L engine......air-runners, plenum, throttle, afm, etc. I need them soon. Please email me with details if available...
• Re: # AFM problem analysis...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:37:43 -0600
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• Re: Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:28:23 -0400
  Unhook one of the two hoses going to the rubber boot that goes between the AFM and throttle. Spray starter fluid in thathole and...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:05:00 -0800
  On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 8:56 AM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > ... what the adapter looks like, which makes the pretty round...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:02:20 -0700
  ...I had tested my AFM previously, I will recheck again to my abilities. I'm just checking for resistance values, yes? I replaced the...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:32:27 -1000
  ...I started to, but I didn't want to screw >> up anything. >> >> Any thoughts? Anyone have a spare good AFM I could test out...
• Re: AIR FLOW METER
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:40:18 -0600
  ...AIR FLOW METER At 02:57 AM 3/6/2010, Arkady Mirvis wrote: >Yours is one describing the AFM eventual failure in simple terms...
• Running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
  Tue, 8 May 2001 22:58:07 EDT
  ...I noticed that the position of the AFM wiper is about 20 or 25% "open" with the engine idling. This seemed surprisingly high to...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 23:51:32 +0000
  ...Idle Control Under the AFM and under multiple hoses, just to the left of the spark plug is a unit bolted to the block...
• Re: Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Thu, 20 May 2004 06:56:07 -0400
  ...Maybe it's even a combination of problems (AFM+something else), making it twice as hard to analyze logically. I'll try putting a...
• Re: rough running
  Historical mailing list - Pat Little
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:36:49 -0700
  ...But I am not familiar with an adjustment of the AFM wiper arm - do you know where/how that adjustment is performed? Pat Little...
• Re: Capacitor fix questions
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 17:38:55 -0500
  ...Basically, the idea is to clean the inside of the AFM with electronic spray cleaner. Any flaps will have it - the brand doesn't...
• Thanks to the list and a very brief 2.3L WBX writeup
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 22:00:15 -0700
  ...Solution? Crank the heck out of the AFM spring. It was running super-duper rich, so the AFM spring needed to be tightened up...