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  • Re: Vanagon Bucking - A Proactive Approach?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
    Thu, 10 Feb 2000 17:16:04 -0500
    ...remove electrical connector from air flow sensor. Install wire harness,Part no.025 906 302,between main harness connector and air flow sensor connector...
  • Re: The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
    Thu, 25 Apr 2002 08:06:21 -0400
    ...I also readjusted the air flow sensor, so I could open the idle mixture bypass a few extra turns. This stops the resonance in...
  • Re: flow-through muffler -> cool cat -> FAILS emissions
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:25:47 -0500
    ...after confiming that the van is in tune and running right (new O2 sensor, valve position sensor, temp sensor and new plugs), and adding...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:59:17 -0400
    ...No more bulky CIS crap littering the engine bay and no air flow sensor limiting the intake air flow. Anyway, regarding your question, maybe...
  • Re: O2 sensor and CO adjustment
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Wed, 13 May 1998 19:31:22 -0700
    ...It is used to adjust the baseline for the air fuel mixture around which the O2 sensor will attempt to keep within limits as...
  • Re: Mystery Stalling problem
    Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
    Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:12:52 -0400
    ...sensor on the exhaust. No change. The I took it to a very experienced german VW mechanic. He found the mass air flow meter...
  • Das Blinkenlights, continued
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Thu, 24 Nov 2005 22:28:26 -0800
    ...sensors? Perhaps I have a cooling system that needs bleeding, or has let in an air bubble, or maybe I have a flow issue...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:10:28 -0800
    ...based on air flow meter > and O2 sensor trim. > We're looking at the PWM duty cycle of the idle air valve, not the...
  • Re: CO Adjustment
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Tue, 28 Feb 1995 15:29:32 CST6CDT
    ...seems to be a function of high miles on the engine and an aging air flow meter. but don't run out and replace...
  • Syncro running terrible
    Historical mailing list - TkJa
    Tue, 12 May 1998 01:06:42 EDT
    ...We swapped out the air flow meter, no difference. We swapped the ECU, no diff. We unplugged the O2 sensor, no difference. We didn...
  • Re: 1.9 automatic vanagon syndrome ??
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:26:17 -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: Missing Problem on Ljet Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
    Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:17:18 -0500
    ...I also checked FI components, changing out the fuel pressure regulator, air flow sensor (I have a spare), fuel pump output, and decided that...
  • Re: Luftmassenmesser Umr�stsatz (LMU) ??
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Thu, 8 Dec 2005 09:42:01 -0500
    ...air flow, but also by the temperature of the air. ECU's designed for hot-wire AFMs compensate based on the air temp sensor...
  • Re: gauge recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:48:32 -0800
    ...cycle, knock sensor timing retard onset. (external to dash) Altimeter, barometer, body axis tilt horizontal and vertical, left and right air spring pressure monitors...
  • Re: Das Blinkenlights, continued
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:36:15 -0800
    ...sensors? > > Perhaps I have a cooling system that needs bleeding, or has let in an = > air bubble, or maybe I have a flow issue...
  • Intermittent loss of power famous stalling problem again
    Historical mailing list - Ralf Kalscheuer
    Wed, 15 Oct 1997 21:28:01 -0400
    ...Put in a special noise reduction harness between the air-flow sensor and ECU harness. 2. Changed one temp sensor (blue) why change two...
  • Exh Emis Gas Analysis ?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Tue, 10 Dec 1996 11:22:26 -0800 (PST)
    I just had my 82' vanagon in the shop to get my air flow sensor adjusted (requiring CO measurement). The fuel/air ratio was...
  • Re: Re- Continuing Engine Troub
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 13 May 1996 14:35:34 -0500 (CDT)
    ...pin 6 of the ECU connector and from there to the Air Flow Meter) You are probably right that it might not be a...
  • Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
    Historical mailing list - Germain
    Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:44:27 -0400
    ...or DegF > Air flow in volts > Air flow in percent ( linear to volts reading) > Oxygen sensor reading in volts > Oxygen sensor pulsation between 0V...
  • HELP!!!
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Sager
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 15:24:06 -0400
    ...It was still lacking power and stalling, so they checked it over and suggested maybe it was the O2 sensor, or Air Flow Sensor...
  • Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:17:54 -0700
    ...The plate in the Air Flow sensor or MAF needs to be checked to make sure it is not sticking. Open up the line...
  • Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 26 Jan 2003 19:17:53 -0600
    ...flow of anything > or > > pressure from anything at that port. > > That goes hand in hand with it being the Cylinder Head Temp sensor > that...
  • Re: Bosch injector
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 00:18:02 -0500
    ...The ECU will determine the length of this pulse based on temperature, air flow meter, (flow volume and temp), and then ultimately O2 sensor...
  • bosch info: vanagons 1986-1991
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:07:06 CDT
    ...016 0 580 463 016 Air Flow Meter 0 280 202 079 0 280 202 079 Oxygen Sensor w/Connector 0 258 003 931...
  • Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:14:06 -0700
    ...curious about air flow: >>> >>> This pic gives rough idea of what resides in tubbed portion: >>> http://tinyurl.com/25859ye Coolant sensor at front of...
  • Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:54:01 -0500
    ...flow meter: downstream/after the metering of input air. - the NEED for air is determined by the idle control module, based on several sensors...
  • Re: Air flow = Got tools?
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Thu, 9 Apr 2015 09:53:16 -0400
    ...sensor failed. > Thanks listers for all your help! > > Sent from my electronic leash! > Geneva Saint-Amour > www.slowcarfasthouse.com > >> may be restricting air flow...
  • Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 22:15:03 -0600
    ...1) The oxygen sensor is bad - not likely 2) > The fuel injectors are unable to flow more fuel even with higher fuel > pressures and...
  • Re: Friday: Bosch MAF (mass air flow meter)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 30 Jun 2017 22:10:42 -0700
    ...Differences inside the actual sensor itself are an unknown to me. Neil. On 6/30/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > "Sensor insert...
  • Can't find a 1.9 fuel injection problem?
    Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
    Thu, 19 Jun 1997 16:31:09 -0400
    ...weep a little, but not serious) coolant temperature sensor ECU Air Flow sensor Oxygen Sensor The fuel pressure is OK (30lbs). Fuel pressure regulator...
  • Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:31:32 -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...
  • Re: Re[2]: Vanagon O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:36:57 EDT
    ...air-flow, temperature, etc.) the fuel mixture is modified to compensate. The O2 sensor is important enough that VW not only put the sensor...
  • Digifant troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - John
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:34:05 -0400
    ...The O2 sensor signal is one of several "influences"(i.e. coolant temp, air flow volume, RPM, etc)that cause the Digifant control module...
  • RapidIdle when Warm
    Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
    Sun, 7 Jan 2001 20:59:55 -0700
    ...The inside was shiny and unpitted after cleaning! Cleaned idle air solenoid electrical connection. Removed air cleaner and air flow sensor to facilitate installation...
  • Re: Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
    Historical mailing list - John Fried
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 11:02:48 -0400
    ...system goes full rich at about 2000 rpm tested sensors, > fuel pressure, air flow meter all tested OK Costumer had > engine overheat a few...
  • Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:36:01 -0400
    ...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: Bosch 2.1l MAF sensors $225
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 May 2000 15:58:24 EDT
    ...This for the 2.1l ones only the 1.9l Air Flow Meter is more expensive. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John...
  • Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:27:09 -0800
    ...keep the O2 sensor happy, which means that the mixture is close > to stoichiometric, meaning roughly 1:15 fuel to air mass ratio; and...
  • Re: AIR FLOW METER
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:38:38 -0600
    ...AIR FLOW METER I am working on one. I have gotten as far as finding a Nissan MAF that is an exact physical replacement...
  • Re: Digifart MAF question
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:54:10 -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: Help with troubleshooting a 1980 Westy
    Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:28:33 -0800
    ...I would start maybe check O2 sensor. I have an 82. Air Cooled. Have you tried posting on Samba too? May be more Air...
  • Re: Help with troubleshooting a 1980 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:15:14 -0800
    ...canister style), ignition coil, new cap, rotor, plugs, wires, battery, air filter, > Air Flow Meter and ignition. > > �� Right now the van will start no...
  • NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:30:24 -0800
    ...I've replaced the Air Flow Sensor, checked for vacuum leaks, replaced air filter, plugs, cleaned all air inlet pies & boxes, all with with...
  • Re: Pulsing Idle- Digijet
    Historical mailing list - Jerry Hart
    Sun, 7 Dec 1997 20:21:43 -0700
    ...my 84 Wolfsburg, somebody told me the air flow flapper valve in the air flow sensor sometimes gets gummed up. Sure enough, I cured...
  • Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:14:33 -0700
    ...Since the water-cooled converter has the O2 sensor bung I figured I could install an O2 sensor here to adjust air/fuel mix...
  • 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:49:09 +0100
    Does anyone know the exact science on this "upgraded" modified wiring harness #025-906-302 which gets installed between the air flow sensor, and...
  • fan switch or sensor, a busdepot question
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 29 Sep 2003 13:13:58 -0700
    ...By this air flow, overboiling is prevented. It's the old pv equals nrt equation. If T temperature goes up than pressure and or...
  • Re: Going back to fuel injection...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -0500
    ...Air Flow Meter/Sensor Part # 0-280-200-030 with Air Fliter Box (alternate Air Flow Meter with Air Filter Box 1976-1979) Boot...
  • Vanagon Syndrome TSB 92-02: Also Applies To Digijet ?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:49:53 -0700
    ...This harness provides improved signal voltage stabilization. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor * install wire harness, Part No. 025 906 302, between main...
  • Emissions, engine swaps, full-flow filters, 76 balls
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Mar 1996 18:13:18 -0800
    ...so at least one air-cooled into a water-cooled chassis has been done... Bob writes about poorly fitting full-flow-filter adaptors. How...
  • Re: gauge recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:50:15 -0900
    ...cycle, knock sensor timing retard onset. (external to dash) Altimeter, barometer, body axis tilt horizontal and vertical, left and right air spring pressure monitors...
  • Question about Mass Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:32:37 -0500
    ...Anyway the wiring harness has a four wire plug on the mass air sensor. One of the wires is red with a blue stripe...
  • Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:58:00 -0400
    ...O2 sensor. Could this be causing a problem with the exhaust flow? I have a spare exhaust system and a newish auxiliary air regulator...
  • Re: Pulsing idle UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:04:29 -0500
    ...Email if you need instructions. >- check the coolant sensor >- check the air flow meter If you aren't getting horrendous fuel milage, nix the...
  • Re: 87 vanagon fuel-air problem
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Thu, 26 Oct 2000 06:35:30 -0500
    ...loop and it will ignore the o2 sensor input using only the temp 2, afm (air flow meter) and hall signals to generate proper...
  • Re: Help - Setting Idle Mixture
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:46:45 -0400
    Check the O2 sensor operation. It should correct the mixture automatically unless some messed up the air flow meter or something. Dennis -----Original Message...
  • Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 22:30:18 -0400
    ...O2 sensor. > Could this be causing a problem with the exhaust flow? > > I have a spare exhaust system and a newish auxiliary air regulator...
  • Re: Cold Start Problem
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Thu, 9 May 1996 12:23:12 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Runs great once started, but still doesn't > like to start when cold. > > Knowledgeable friend says I need new air flow sensor. YIKES! > Big...
  • Another cure hot starts/stumbling '84
    Historical mailing list - Pat Jones
    Tue, 18 Aug 1998 21:15:20 -0400
    ...Cleaned intake air flow (top is glued on and must be pried off carefully. Use clear silicone adhesive sealant to reglue. 2. Added 025...
  • 85 Westy stumbling?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
    Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:28:58 EDT
    ...I have also cleaned his mass air flow sensor track and moved it slightly. His grounds also appear to be in good shape. This...