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• Radiator fluid
  Historical mailing list - Martinez
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:13:22 -0700
  ...The temp gauge wasn't particularly hot but there was radiator fluid all over the top of the AFM and where the accelerator cable...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:11:22 -0600
  ...AFM is often blamed for a lot of ills which it is not responsible > for. > http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/afmharness/afmharness...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:14:26 -0800
  ...Driver > > jon wrote: > > I have made great progress in reverse engineering AFMs, ECUs and other > > funny business in the Digifant injection system. It's...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome is it also known as Digifant Disease, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 06:20:26 -0700
  ...I'm calling what must be the AFM a Manifold Air Pressure device, I guess that was wrong... The Flapper door in the inlet...
• Re: slight hesitation but doesn't happen on consistant basis
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:53:39 -0230
  ...Not sure what to > try??? Fuel filter, capacitor on the AFM, fuel pressure regulator....Help > Me. > > Thanks!! > > Marc >
• Re: [Syncro] Air box WTB
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 08:41:53 -0700
  NO AFM, sorry I forgot to mention that. Sean Garrett -----Original Message----- From: Hans Achter [mailto:hansachter@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005...
• Re: capacitor fix mitigated buck, did not fix
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 17:20:36 -0800
  In addition to the other solutions for this problem (clean and extra grounds, O2 sensor, adjusting AFM wiper arm, the hose from the crankcase...
• Re: Vanagon gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 08:21:16 -0800
  ...open the AFM and increase the spring tension a notch or two. This will signal the ECU that less air is flowing than is...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:46:00 -0800
  ...Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used To: "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• 1987 WBX 2.1 For Sale
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 1 May 2010 18:08:38 -0400
  ...I'm, also selling the ECU, AFM, and all the idle controls and wiring harnesses as I'm doing a Subaru conversion. Contact me...
• gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 06:11:31 -0500
  ...I did have a patch of 7 mpg until I changed out the AFM... I cruise between 3500 and 4000 rpm
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 10:58:08 -0500
  ...we have "checked" the operation fuel injection system including >of the AFM spring tension or wiper arm is not valid. This is the point...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg parting out :(
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 23:34:26 EDT
  ...Engine runs great, heads are a year > old, ecu, afm, wheels, front seats, rear facing seats, all kinds of thing. > > > engine runs great, new...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:16:33 -0400
  ...I traced the circuit out on the Bosch, can't remember details but it was front-and-center in the AFM drive stuff. -- David...
• Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
  Historical mailing list - Skip Laubach
  Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:16:35 -0500
  Ken Wilford is the best! Eric, interesting comment on the GW AFM. After my other trouble-shots I may try my spare, see if...
• Re: Thirsty motor with low power to 2,500 rpms. What's up?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:17:22 -0400
  ...Tried swapping to a spare AFM, it made no difference to performance. Tried a different ECU, same deal. If anything it got worse. Then...
• Re: mechanic time
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 16:52:20 -0400
  ...Swapped the AFM and said it ran fine. Swapped back, ran badly again. Anybody got an AFM for an 84 1.9L? John -----Original...
• Re: Engine Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:06:31 -0400
  ...Does your temp gauge read OK? Last resort would be to open up the AFM and lean out the spring by a few notches...
• FS: Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Sun, 9 May 2004 10:02:43 -0400
  ...1) Bentley Manual-BRAND NEW 2) Haynes Manual-BRAND NEW 3) AFM Wiring Harness Upgrade (Part No. 025-906-302A Prevents "Vanagon Syndrome" as...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 15:34:12 -0800
  ...All the pigtail is does as act like a capacitor between the AFM and ECU, so when the signal drops out the pigtail keeps...
• Re: fuel/air mixture diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:09:23 -0700
  ...I have the air-fuel screw on the AFM almost all > the way in (clockwise). When I get home tonight I'm going to...
• Re: Looking for an air flow meter for AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:57:30 -0700
  I think the main difference is the type of cat, not the AFM. Is it a different part number? You could probably get any...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:39:20 -0500
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/19to21.htm I did my '85 a little differently in that I used the 2.1 snorkel, AFM, S boot...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 09:01:07 -0400
  ...If this is true, it could also partly explain the development of bad spots on the AFM. If the wiper is oscillating in one...
• Re: [WetWesties] Desperate! - pls update us
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 02:07:46 -0400
  ...Nothing wrong with the AFM. Surprise, surprise. Karl sent them on their way. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside 85...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:29:47 -1000
  it would be handy to have another AFM to try. Someone mentioned dead spot on your AFM's sweeper contact area ( under the black...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 09:53:35 -0600
  ...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: Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 06:24:02 -0500
  ...Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2 > What is the trick in getting those screws out in the first place without...
• Re: Hesitation shuffle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 21:09:58 -0800
  ...Todd Larry Alofs wrote: > Todd Last wrote: > > > Thanks to all the list members who offered suggestions. > > > > I think the main culprit is the AFM...
• Temp 2 sensor lesson for the 5th time [rant]
  Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:27:46 -0400
  ...here is my spare" Dealer takes second AFM - says there is too much CO in the exhaust and severely tweaks the AFM and says...
• Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:57:28 -0700
  ...What ohms do you get doing that? > > Second, Bentley says with AFM connected and ECU removed, measure between > pin 6 and pin 9, both...
• Re: Thanks to the list and a very brief 2.3L WBX writeup
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 05:35:16 -0500
  ...Solution? Crank >the heck out of the AFM spring. It was running >super-duper rich, so the AFM spring needed to be >tightened up...
• Re: temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 08:13:49 -0800
  Temp 1 sensor is in the AFM Temp 2 sensor is in the thermostat housing temp gauge sensor is also in the thermostat housing...
• induction noise or vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Terry
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 12:52:21 -0800
  ...Through examination, I have ruled out vacuum leaks in all the vacuum hoses, the air cleaner/AFM, and the rubber elbow between the AFM...
• Re: 10 cent life
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 7 Aug 2025 18:46:53 -0600
  Also @ Intrepid Overland >> LINK <https://intrepidoverland.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoon6waUrTGkAgzhMtCVH2uTzCesGlFvW1YBT89OMd2xxcct0Vas> << > On 7 Aug , 2025, at 11:38 AM, Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM <mailto:mark...
• Re: vanagon.com writing contest
  Historical mailing list - JBrian65
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 18:59:59 EST
  i just wanted to say that i ordered a new python afm from a reputable distributor. has anyone had any recent experience with this...
• Re: Cutting out on acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 13:50:03 -0800
  ...Sometimes it stalls-just like it did with the AFM problem 5 years ago. > Robert If you don't have any vacuum leaks and...
• FS: '88-'91 front bumper, 2.1 wbx ECUs and AFMs
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 00:02:22 -0700
  I have a repairable fiberglass / composite front bumper for an '88-'91 Vanagon, cracked in the center, PO attempted a repair but failed. $75...
• Bad gas mileage/ecu
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 17:35:42 -0800
  ...Readings on digitool T1 .92-.95 T2 .13-.14 O2 0-.75 AFM 1.57-1.61 at idle up to 3.5 plus...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it isnt so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:44:10 -0700
  ...and the AFM. > > If all is fine, then adjusting the AFM, or trying a near by friend's > (borrow > the AFM off another Vanagon...
• 83.5 1.9L WB Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 14:16:50 -0500
  ...gasket that was leaking - Repaired leaky AFM to Airbox tube (silicone 'till I can replace) - Cleaned the AFM, resealed the cover - Tested engine temp...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 12:55:26 -0800
  ...from the Bosch Fuel >Injection book, all indicators point to the AFM. >So, all of mine must have failed all at the same time...
• Re: Start Idle Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:51:24 -0300
  ...This setting is done on the AFM, a cap must be remove to access a pot that controls the mixture. The AFM is part...
• Re: Failed emission test
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:33:36 -0700
  ...there's the mixture screw on the AFM ..but that doesn't need to be fiddled with very often. air leaks ....they happen. There...
• 2.1L harness question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 15:34:46 -0500
  Hi Volks, On my digifant wiring harness there is a 2-prong connector on the firewall just above the AFM. What does that connect...
• Re: Digifant Information
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 May 2009 22:56:04 -0400
  ...idle mixture, using the sealed-up bypass plug mounted in the AFM. 24.51 et. seq. for the Digifant. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA...
• Re: Help!! sputtering on deceleration
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 11:35:46 EDT
  ...I have the 2.1l AFMs for $120 (new, Bosch). If you have a 1.9l I have these too but they are more...
• Re: '84 rough running, backfire
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 17:01:56 -0400
  ...Happy Friday! John Flaherty '84 GL with Bus Depot rebuilt AFM
• Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 02:41:31 -0400
  Maybe you could be a little less economical with the words for those of us who are a little slow? What exactly are you...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 10 May 2001 13:07:12 -0400
  ...bad O2, Temp II, Temp >I, or maladjusted AFM............ >Mark Keller >91 Carat >Cowichan Bay, BC Uhhhhhhhhh............what he said. Mark is right on...
• Re: where to buy 15 volt 22 microfarrad�tantalu m capacitor?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 13:51:13 -0500
  ...I'd like to get one for the AFM fix in case the > dreaded bucking > syndrome happens again. > > Any suggestions of other electronic stores...
• Re: Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:53:45 -0800
  ...Need instructions on field R&R of AFM '84 1.9L Van down >> >> Sounds like either a bad oxygen sensor or a bad temp...
• Re: Vanagon Flat Spot Woes (84, 1.9)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:19:48 -0700
  ...The next thing was that the air flow meter (AFM) needed to be tested. Guess what? The thing failed its test. Wild readings just...
• Re: No current at FI injector plug
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:41:58 -0500
  ...Other than that the AFM may be bad, but I would think the engine would fire and idle even with a bad AFM. _____ From...
• Intermittent dropouts cured
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 18:27:17 -0400
  ...And I have wires running forward from T-II, AFM, T-I, Throttle switch, O2 sensor, +12 and ground. The AFM has the factory...
• Re: 1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:02:48 -0700
  ...Maybe a vaccuum leak? Is the AFM connected, both electrically, and physically? A loose clamp on either end of the boot will lead to...
• Re: Thanks for the help
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 17:10:53 -0700
  ...for the problem source as > being the poor signal at the AFM. > > My search found the following: > > Volkswagen technical bulletin group 24 # 92-02...
• Re: HELP - No power to fuel pump - 87
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 17:07:11 -0400
  ...Right now no fuel pressure....no power to pump...swapped out AFM....no change.... Relays in little box on dr. side of engine compartment...
• One more try for advice- ilde and running problems
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:29:32 -0500
  ...Here's what's been done- replaced temp II sensor, checked and adjusted throttle body and switch, tried two other AFMs, tried one other...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:12:55 -0400
  The AFM is the Air Flow Meter and is between the intake air filter and the rubber "S" boot that attaches to the throttle...