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• Re: Help-need mass air flow sensor
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 08:59:03 -0400
  Thanks to everyone on the list for ideas! Received new (rebuilt) Mass airflow meter from Ron overnight and our Westy runs better than ever...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 9 Aug 2018 13:34:50 -0600
  ...You are getting Good Flow through the Thermostat & around the Temp'Sensors ~ Are You Sure You got the Correct Sensor in the Position & the...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:05:37 -0700
  ...025 906 302, is available to > resolve this > condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow > sensor (see Figure > 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part...
• Type IV missesss
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Mon, 1 May 1995 19:24:40 -0500
  I would be money,(about 170 dollars to be exact) that the missing is caused by your air flow sensor. Eventually, the little carbon...
• idling problems
  Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 09:14:48 -0400
  ...air flow control then it idles perfect. Once the engine is warm it also idles very good. Could that be that temp sensor II...
• Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
  ...Air flow Sensor Modification The addition of a capacitor to the air flow sensor wiring may help with intermittent miss. (The mechanic at the...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 22:33:17 +0000
  I installed an overhauled Air Flow Sensor from GW because that's where the Air Temperature Sensor lives. No Change Mike M On Tuesday...
• Re: RE Fuel Injection problem found
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 10:57:38, -0500
  ...air reg. (should be open when cold),, double relay, pump contact in intake air sensor (must close to keep pump running), cyl head temp...
• Re: Oil in intake air distributor (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - JLDilworth
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 16:17:40 EST
  Ken Lewis, thanks for the idea about looking for oil in the rubber boot that connects the throttle body and the air flow sensor...
• rough running
  Historical mailing list - Jason Nilsson
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 22:18:47 -0500
  ...Have new air flow meter Have been running with o2 sensor disconected The van is acting as if it had a bad o2 sensor...
• Spare Parts Wish list 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 22:04:38 -0400
  ...Since I have been reading various notes about electric window mtrs and switches, fuel pumps, somthing about the air flow sensor, O2 sensor and...
• Re: '87 Westy running rough
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 09:35:38 -0500
  ...Air flow sensor. VW has a harness to fix electrical noise problems in this. about $100. Popping the black cover and cleaning the contacts...
• Air-flow Sensor, 85 Waterboxer[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Nov 1997 23:04:00 -0500
  ...My question is, does anyone know how the resistance on the air-flow meter/sensor is suppose to vary? Should it be gradually up...
• Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:08:16 -0500
  I think in fact it is called simply an "air flow meter," no reference to either mass or volume. But it functions as you...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome-What Exactly Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 7 May 2003 21:17:58 -0500
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• Re: Small Diagnostic Computer
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 18:29:16 -0400
  ...Computer is on when ECU is powered Oxygen sensor reading in volts Fuel pump ON. Air flow in volts Air inlet Temperature (Temp.I...
• Re: Yup, those are my symptoms! ... here's Joel's info
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 16:48:29 -0500
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• FS 78-83 Air Cooled FI Systems (2)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:05:02 -0500
  ...Air Flow Meter/Sensor Part # 0-280-200-030 Air Fliter Box (alternate Air Filter Box 1976-1979 would be required for these vehicles...
• Re: Temp II sensor replacement
  Historical mailing list - dennis lockwood
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:59:58 -0800
  ...I have pulled the Temp II sensor, let the coolant flow out, replaced the sensor with a new one, poured the used coolant into...
• FW: Air Meter Capacitor sawp??? Need info....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 10:25:19 -0400
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• Re: FW: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:06:06 -0400
  ...i had my doubts about the O2 sensor being the culprit. the latest explaination also sounds fishy. the air flow meter measures air flow...
• Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:01:47 -0500
  ...Such as mass air flow sensors, idle control valves, possibly more." I'm going to check a few more parts to confirm this. The...
• Re: Poor idle
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 08 May 95 11:20:13 PDT
  ...I then changed to temp sensor; still no fix. Hmmm... maybe the air flow meter resistor needs cleaning. Still no fix. I'm now...
• Re: fuel mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 16:01:44 EST
  ...then how can you shift consumption if the O2 sensor overrides the air flow setting? DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University...
• Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:48 -0600
  ...curious about air flow: >> >> This pic gives rough idea of what resides in tubbed portion: >> http://tinyurl.com/25859ye Coolant sensor at front of...
• tanya's problem: 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Nov 96 16:49:52 CST
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• It Pings...It Pings...finally
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 06:39:26 -0700
  ...air flow meter on I wondered what would happen if I just grounded the lead to the computer that goes to the temp sensor...
• Re: Capacitor fix - what year?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:04:14 -0600
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• Re: 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 23:31:54 -0500
  > Unfortunately, the last part you replace is the one that will > probably solve your problem. But of course. Why would you keep replacing parts...
• Re: Digifart MAF question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:27:57 -0400
  ...system does not use a MAF (mass air flow sensor). it uses an AFM (air flow meter). a MAF uses the hot wire not...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Harness
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:52:43 -0500
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• AFM operation query was Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:23:02 -0500
  At 01:49 PM 12/6/2010, John Rodgers wrote: > Has anyone any new information about using/developing a MAF sensor for >our beloved...
• also '87 westy O2 sensor...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:20:20 -0700
  ...Here is the disappointing part; the stalling when the vehicle is warm is still occurring, should I check the mass air flow sensor? Vacuum...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:20:15 -0400
  ...025 906 302, is available to > > resolve this > > condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow > > sensor (see Figure > > 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part...
• 2.2 Subaru engine f/s
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:51:09 EST
  ...This includes everything needed for transplant; Wiring harness, computer, relays, O2 sensor, motor mounts, throttle cable, air duct, igniter, air flow meter, and cruise...
• wasserboxer tune-up report, part 1
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 08:56:44 CST6CDT
  ...i think my next step to lower the open loop sensor voltage will be to increase air flow meter spring tension a notch. i...
• Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 19:29:18 -0400
  ...wires in the MAF sensor. > it reads the change of resistance that occurs as more or less air flows > over the wires. The ecu...
• Re: Vanagon Dirvability
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
  ...Air flow Sensor Modification The addition of a capacitor to the air flow sensor wiring may help with intermitent miss. (The mechanic at the...
• Re: AIR FLOW METER
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:39:03 -0500
  ...no flow restriction. > Also, > if the interpolator is calibrated for a common MAF, well then you have a > cheap source for air flow measurement. > >
• Re: Hiccups
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 May 1998 08:25:13 CDT
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:55:23 -0500
  ...With the air flow meter and air filter box >> out >> of the way, I decided to check the #1 spark plug. As soon as...
• Digifant harness & Bucking Technote
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 10:06:19 -0500
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• Re: 91 westy starts hard and stalls when cold
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:38:46 -0400
  ...You could have an unmetered air leak or a O2 sensor malfunction. To check the O2 sensor unplug the sensor wire with ihe ignition...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon airflow sensor ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 21:19:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...running rich) they popped the cover off my air flow sensor and at idle the air sensing flap was jumping all around, not steady...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:52:52 -0600
  ...The mixture is also enriched based on temperature sensor info. It is better to say that the AFM meters (measures) the air flow rather...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:32:44 +0000
  ...1.35 VDC Air Temp: 1.35 VDC Air Flow Meter: 0.23 VDC O2 Sensor: 0.41 VDC O2 Sensor Ground: 0.02...
• '86 F.I. problem, help/suggestions!!??
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:37:40 -0500
  ...I did (accidentally) unhook the air flow sensor and start it that way and it ran actually surprisingly well. I checked the air flow...
• Re: Stalling '86
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Apr 1996 10:43:45 -0500
  ...and the air/flow wiring harness has >been installed. Might this be the O2 sensor? Or some other sort of >temperature sensor? Or is...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 04:21:06 -0500
  ...Since the water-cooled > converter has the O2 sensor bung I figured I could install an O2 sensor here > to adjust air/fuel mix...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:50:50 -0500
  ...past the air flow meter. and all this is orchestrated by the idle stabilization control unit, which is monitoring all those sensors that go...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 14:49:37 -0400
  ...air temp, coolant temp, air flow, closed-throttle/wide-open throttle, rpm/TDC** (plus oxygen sensor for closed-loop operation). I can't tell...
• Re: Air Flow Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 May 2020 13:25:27 +0000
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• 91 Vanagon cold start problem[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:00:45 -0800
  ...All sensors checked good including the water temp, air temp, and air flow. I checked the fuel pressure and flow (725ml/30sec) changed the...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 19:24:38 -0400
  ...process the MAP sensor information. Essentially the MAP information is used to enhance the air flow meter signal as additional air pressure is sensed...
• Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:13:42 -0400
  ...curious about air flow: >>> >>> This pic gives rough idea of what resides in tubbed portion: >>> http://tinyurl.com/25859ye Coolant sensor at front of...
• Rebuilding Air Flow Sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 95 22:22:47 -0400
  Anyone have advice about rebuilding air flow sensors? The flapper shaft on mine broke at the pin in the flap. So far I haven...
• Re: Rebuilding Air Flow Sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 95 23:39:29 -0400
  > From: jackr@fortnet.org Mon Oct 16 23:09:06 1995 > John, > Tell us what the number on the AFC is so we can...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 21:57:19 -0800
  ...When you open the throttle quickly, the air flow > increases very rapidly and the inertia of the vane, which is fairly > substantial, causes it...
• How about changing the resonate frequency? WAS: Yup, those are my symptoms!
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:04 -0500
  ...To install the new harness, remove the air flow sensor harness connector. Install the new harness between the main harness connector and the air...
• Re: Dying in the rain
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Wed, 02 Jul 1997 23:06:35 -0500
  ...Either main or air-flow sensor.??? Mine too. I suspect the 02 sensor is shorting out. But then, I always suspect the 02 sensor...