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• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:45:08 -0400
  At 06:13 PM 8/3/2008 -0700, Mike Elliott wrote: >Oh great -- some secret set screw buried in the AFM body. And I...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:51:08 -0800
  In my case I've already replaced both the AFM and TB with rebuilt ones and had them adjusted, so I'm gonna rule...
• Another hesitation question....
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:57:08 -0400
  ...I did find that the rubber air intake sleve that connects the AFM to the throttle body has a crack in it. Could this...
• Re: dieing vanagan at idle
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:16:22 GMT
  ...If not check bellows after AFM for cracks or such. Ken http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only...
• ECU for 84, 1.9
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 17 May 2003 20:41:08 EDT
  ...I have replaced the AFM, the Oxygen sensor and the TempII sensor. The next rational thing is the Electronic Control Unit. Does anyone have...
• Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:08:51 -0400
  ...He even kept the AFM in the original spot. I bet this is the easiest way to go. Eric
• Setting CO with S&S header
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 18:37:04 -0400
  I need to have my local shop set my CO level as I have new AFM on new engine. I have S&S headers...
• Fuel Leak - ETKA
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:39:11 -0600
  I have a fuel leak in front of the AFM, and just under the edge of the rear deck. Can't see what it...
• Vanagon syndome
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:52:52 -0500
  After about a year of tracing down contact corrosion, hall senders, O2 sensors, AFM, fuel pressure etc. , my problem is fixed. 83-85 vanagons...
• Cheap rebuilt AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:22:00 -0500
  I found this while shopping online at PartsAmerica.com (go through ebates.com for 6% add'l price discounts)......... Python Injection Inc. Efi Air...
• FIXED, 2.1 sensor changed, no cold idle ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 11 May 2007 07:44:43 -0700
  ...That is the L shaped one, that connects to the AFM's big rubber hose's side. The crack was on the forward side...
• Re: VANAGON syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:30:29 -0700
  ...I took the cover off the AFM box and discovered some large fragments of black crud (German tech term) on the wiper base, so...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:32:51 -0500
  ...The air filter is clean, so it must be the AFM. Is there anything I can do to try to get this one working...
• Re: Help! I need an AFM
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 00:52:42 UT
  Check with the Bus Depot for AFMs - they often have both new and used, and will know the differences. Old Volks Home (Sherwood Automotive...
• MSDS air intake system (was Re: Air Filters, K & N, extra performance?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 08:19:34 PST
  ...This system replaces the airbox and bolts right up to the AFM. Easy install, except that you have to fabricate a bracket or something...
• Re: Van down -- DeLand, FL, trobleshooting data obtained to date
  Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:29:28 -0500
  ...Wiper is making good contact with contact surface on AFM circuit > board. After to be smooth increase in resistance as wiper assembly moved CCW...
• More Digifant Troubleshooting ...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Wed, 20 May 2009 22:14:32 -0300
  ...I picked up the AFM off the car as it looked the same as the Vanagon unit and if nothing else I could disassemble...
• Re: emissions inspection failure(Utah)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 21:59:41 -0400
  ...He just > called and said he couldn't get it down, and he thinks I need a new AFM and > O2 sensor. He's...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 20:53:20 -0500
  Thanks for the AFM info. I recently have had idle problems and rich running conditions with my 87 Westy. I tried checking everything per...
• Re: [Syncro] Air Flow Metre cheap fix?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 20:55:11 -0800
  ...Many people have had success by installing a 22 uF 35v tantalum capacitor across the AFM active leads, cost about $2.50 plus your...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:00:22 -0800
  ...and I don't thnk the O2 is really cabable of control mixture that well at idle, hence the AFM Mixture adjustment. Proably not...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:55:22 +0000
  ...Questions:Is there something to look for on the ecm that would indicate a sign of life?Something to indicate the afm is healthy...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:42:44 -0400
  ...com> wrote: > > why disconnect o2 sensor to swap in a new AFM ? > > was that in the instructions perhaps ? > I'd never touch the 02...
• hesitation when starting off(accelerating)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 03:40:45 -0400
  ...You wrote the newer engine had just 57K miles but the AFM could have a lot more. When you depress the accelerator pedal, two...
• O2 Sensor Readings
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:34:49 -0600
  I have been trying to tune out a little idle hunting and fast idle that was left over after replacing my AFM. I have...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:10:06 -0400
  At 10:12 PM 8/12/2010 Thursday, Jake de Villiers wrote: >"Scottish Pounds"?! > >I don't think so... You're right. They were...
• 1985 Vanagon - New Year's resolution - AFM
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:29:54 -0500
  It's time to finally fix my "hunting idle" on my vanagon..... I drive this van daily but it's idle has been unstable...
• Re: Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 18:49:08 -0500
  > >This has since been superceded to 025 906 302A, which is on my > website for $119.95. > Inquiring minds want to know...what's...
• Re: Who is Mike Miller???......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 08:57:12 -0700
  Is a Mike Miller a troublesome part of the > AFM or somesuch Should your van develop a defective Mike Miller (speaking of oxymorons!), most...
• Re: 15 Volt 22 Microfarrad Tantalum Capacitor Needed
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 15:25:01 -0500
  David, I normally don't trust and depend on RS parts (from painfull experience) but the idea of putting two caps inside the AFM...
• Is this an Idle Stabilizer problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 07:51:53 -0700
  ...Last week I replaced the AFM, which increased performance, but I don't know if this might contribute to this problem.
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:14:26 -0700
  Alright Scott, I don't know about anyone else, but I just have to hear the story about the comb........ Thanks, Miguel > I did...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:18:04 -0500
  ...Try putting the old AFM (not an MAF, btw) back and see what happens. Before that just wiggle the wires around the existing one...
• Re: '81 Westy, fuel pump won't work.... why do I bother...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 26 May 1999 07:32:46 -0700
  ...When the engine in running and the key is turned to "Run" the pump is powered through the AFM and the other half of...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 13:27:46 -0600
  ...Another thing to check is the AFM > harness it self, it has to be in good condition and the cable is not too > tight...
• Help Needed: 88 Westy running rich and missing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 17:12:35 -0700
  ...With all that in mind, I was convinced that the AFM was faulty. We swapped out the AFM with a spare good spare one...
• Re: Running rich and low mpg
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:18:45 -0400
  ...adjusting the AFM? > > thanks in advance > > dan
• Re: Capacitor fix harnesses for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:10:18 -0400
  ...out dropouts from a tired carbon plate inside the AFM, extending the practical AFM life by years in some cases. I've tested the...
• Re: AIR FLOW METER
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:29:34 -0600
  ...Regardless of the source, his question is valid and the answer helps everyone on the list who is having or will have AFM problems...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Feb 2020 13:09:14 +0000
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• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 15:03:34 -0600
  On 3 Jul , 2016, at 2:27 PM, Scott - IMAP wrote: > I'm trying to remember if Subaru has an IAT sensor of any...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:19:28 -0400
  ...The throttle plate is in fact closed, but I really meant to say above that the AFM plate is closed when the engine is...
• Re: Service Bulletin for AFMs and harness
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:47:38 -0800
  >> 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: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 13:23:30 -0500
  I allowed myself to get all curious about it and went looking for those posts about the AFM Capacitor fix. Harald and Nancy's...
• Re: afm capacitor fix question (cap size)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 13:39:50 -0500
  s w wrote: > > the only thing i could find was a 10 mfd tantalum > capacitor(16wvdc maximum)...will this work? if i > solder two...
• Air intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 14:09:18 -0400
  ...I need the boot that goes between the AFM and the throtle body. It's a big black elbow thing with ridges. Mine is...
• carburetor on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:11:45 -0600
  We all have so many problems with AFMs, ECUs, O2 sensors, Temp II sensors, throttle body switches, and so on, that I was wondering...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 21:13:36 -0500
  ...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: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 09:38:28 -0400
  ...GOWESTY AFM no start problem On 2 Jul , 2016, at 9:58 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > I wouldn't. For most trips he will...
• Re: Air Intake Project
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 27 May 2001 13:32:41 -0500
  ...The computer thinks that the AFM is wide open all the time? More interesting------ I have a hard time understanding how in the hell...
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:54:38 -0400
  ...When I looked in the back the engine lid was up and the AFM and aircleaner seemed to be missing. I went to Mr...
• 84, rich running, help request...
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 13:26:06 -0500
  ...I'm still seeing stumbling (the AFM capacitor fix has been done, as well as shifting the AFM internal circuit so the wiper follows...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:27:38 -0400
  ...I received much input about the capacitor fix and maybe tweeking the AFM springs and tracks. Go to the archives for this. I was...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:42:06 -0500
  ...4x What ? ~ Enrichment factor vs the injector time (for given rpm, AFM reading, Temp-I reading) in the fuel-delivery table inside the ECU...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:44:33 -0700
  Karl Wolz wrote: > IIRC, you have an '85? I was told that the capacitor fix only worked on the > digifant system, so if you...
• Re: Hesitation shuffle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 12:15:59 EST
  ...I have new 2.1l AFMs for $120 if you need one. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: (856)-765...
• Digijet timing ATDC or BTDC? compare air cooled AFM
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 23:10:46 -0300
  I suppose it's bad etiquette to reply to one's own post, but I just thought someone might be interested in a 10...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 11:00:29 -0400
  I've used spray-can carb cleaner to check for vacuum leaks this way... that may be a bit safer than propane. Opinions? >Also...
• Re: AFM question---O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:59:50 -0600
  > probably the > easiest thing to do is to go to an exhaust shop and have them cut you in a > whole for an oxygen...
• Re: Jim Thompson- HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 08:24:16 EDT
  ...Pop the connection to the AFM and test the AFM according to Bentley and find that terminals 3 & 4 show 740 ohms instead of...