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• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 10 May 2023 08:49:28 -0700
  ...benefit, he may need to add it to my AFM as My new GW AFM, It > came with my 84 and is just two...
• AFM, etc...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  24 Feb 97 21:16:34 EST
  ...Its a 35 volt cap, came in a two-pack, and of course I only need the one for the AFM wiring harness fix...
• AFM
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:05:16 -0500
  Will the AFM from an 87' Syncro work in a 90' 2 wheel automatic? -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful...
• Wanted: 2.1 AFMs dead or alive
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 15:37:11 -0700
  If you have any 2.1 AFMs laying around, I'd be interested in purchasing them. They need to be complete, and physcially ok...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 9 May 2023 23:11:30 -0600
  ...benefit, he may need to add it to my AFM as My new GW AFM, It came with my 84 and is just two...
• Re: AFM Voltage Ratios
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 13:00:04 -0800
  I assumed the AFM was set up like a voltage divide, with +12v on one side, wipe, and ground. But, it looks like it...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:37:36 -0700
  ...Since I don't have a spare AFM to play with, does anyone have high > resolution pics of an opened AFM? What's the...
• Re: AFM resistance test
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:02:36 -0600
  The variable resister must be available as I was quoted $400.00 for a rebuilt AFM. ---------- >From: Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• What symptoms from leaking AFM boot?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 18:57:00 -0400
  ...What symptoms would one likely see from a crack in the rubber boot between the AFM and the throttle body? Thanks, Marc Perdue
• What AFM is this?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 16:58:14 -0700
  ...I've got an AFM with a Bosch part number 0 280 200 025, but no VW number. Does anybody know what year(s...
• AFM
  Historical mailing list - Chris C Snyder
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 10:10:12 -0500
  ...The other day I replaced the temp-2 sensor, the oxs sensor, and then cleaned my AFM all to no avail. (In fact it...
• Re: Your AFM adjustment procedure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:22:37 -0800
  ...BTW I search for AFM where authors address is kelphoto. I could not find a real detailed afm adjustment write up, although I didn...
• Re: Pig Tail for early vans?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:07:59 -0700
  On Aug 26, 2009, at 4:06 PM, Zolly wrote: > Jim, > Does AFM here means the same as Air Flow Meter or something else...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:56:29 -0500
  ...The AFM has been giving me problems for various reasons. I suspect one problem is the Digifant AFM was plastic welded onto a stock...
• Re: Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 07:42:32 PDT
  Right, tightening the AFM spring is an attempt to run leaner and produce more power. Seems to me though that in a properly functioning...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 18:16:39 -0400
  Thanks Dan I have a replacement AFM I will try tomorrow Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont > On Aug 27, 2017, at 4...
• Re: Used AFM FS for 86-91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 21:04:28 -0400
  ...Used AFM FS for 86-91 2.1 > I have a year oldd new AFM bought from Vanagain in perfect condition that I > don...
• AFM lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 09:25:11 -0700
  ...It has not run yet but I noticed the AFM is a tiny bit sticky and was wondering how to clean/lubricate it? _________________________________________________________________ Get...
• A/C, cold stall, digitool readings
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:09:06 -0700
  ...At cold idle the AFM reads 1.55... okay When A/C compressor turns on radiator fan then AFM goes to 1.75- 1...
• 02 and AFM in Open Loop
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 12:48:09 -0600
  ...While driving in open loop if a person watches the 02 sensor output they would be able to see how well their AFM is...
• Re: Subject: AFM =?UTF-8?Q?=3F=20=28as=20related=20to=20the=20air=20filte?= =?UTF-8?Q?r=20housing=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:03:51 -0700
  Actually the AFM can be mounted in just about any orientation and work well, the black lid doesn't need to be "on top...
• Re: Can later AFM be used ...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:56:10 -0400
  ...The AFM for that system has a switch inside that turns the fuel pump on when the air flap moves a bit. If this...
• Re: O2 sensor voltage test
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 15:07:44 -0600
  Hi James, It seems the afm main spring gets weak with age and can cause a rich mixture (high o2 voltage reading, poor mileage...
• AFM with no CO screw
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Sat, 7 May 2005 11:02:50 -0500
  Howdy, I inherited a bad AFM from an air cooled 1982 vanagon (Federal model). I pulled the black cap that covers the CO adjustment...
• Re: Mystery engine cutouts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:24:15 -0400
  ...On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > My understanding is that bad AFM causes vanagon syndrome...
• Re: Ground connection for AFM???
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 May 2004 16:50:08 -0700
  ...Installed a > ground lead from the back of the AFM (metallic part) to the inside of the engine > compartment. It was attached by the...
• Re: BUcking List ...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:39:41 -0600
  I cleaned the AFM and I ran a thick ground cable (8 gauge) all the way from the negative terminal on the battery to...
• Re: setting co at afm question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:50:24 -0700
  ...setting co at afm question im just wondering if there is a way to set the co at the afm without an exaust analyzer...
• Re: Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:55:37 -0500
  "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> writes: > Sounds to me like the AFM... as I had a similar problem with our > friends 90 Westy... it...
• Re: Canadian AFM rebuilder in Toronto ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 10 May 2007 11:44:35 -0700
  ...Canadian AFM rebuilder in Toronto ?? > Have you read: > http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=804 > and http://www.gowesty.com/library_article...
• Re: Trouble with snorkel from AFM to TBH
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 6 Oct 2016 14:07:10 +0000
  ...the snorkel > that goes from the AFM to the Throttle Body Housing to stay attached on the > AFM > side. It just slips off as...
• AFM/FI research page is up
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:57:28 -0800
  I finally got around to creating a basic page for all the AFM stuff that I am playing with. On this page are instructions...
• Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 21:20:14 -0800
  Marshall, If this is the case then why brand new AFM had the same problem? I couldn't get dirty that quickly, could it...
• Re: AFM resistance test, was unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 21:50:41 -0800
  ...He says that >>indicates that my AFM probably works, but.... >>from the vanagon.com traffic I have heard, the AFM (Is that the little...
• Re: AFM upgrade - digijet?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:31:01 -0500
  ...After a certain period the ECU would diagnose the AFM as crazy and ignore it, at which point throttle response goes out the window...
• afm swap ?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 04:12:46 -0500
  ---------- Anyone know or tried one of these swaps? Will a 1980 California afm 280 200 025 function ok on a 1981 California that calls...
• AFM $$$?
  Historical mailing list - K G Gilbert
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 23:19:00 EDT
  Volks, How much would you pay for a junkyard AFM from an '84 Westy? I found the part, but don't know the value...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:46:06 -0500
  ...Engine runs with no AFM? I was working on the van yesterday and had the AFM disconnected from everything to look for a water...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 00:56:18 -0800
  ...Let's share info-- IT IS NOT HAPPENING AS MUCH WITH THE NEW AFM- me thinks. Cheers, Paul >as I recall the afm has...
• Re: Unplugged AFM
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 20:03:16 -0500
  ...Unplugged AFM > Date: Wednesday, September 30, 1998 11:06 PM > > I just changed my alternator on my 81, to make my task easier( what...
• Re: AFM spring tension
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 20:45:09 -0600
  ...AFM spring tension > > > Volks Folks, > > I have the AFM from my Digijet 85 GL in front of me. I am interested in > seeing if...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:16:23 -0400
  ...Since I don't have a spare AFM to play with, does anyone have high resolution pics of an opened AFM? What's the...
• Re: Canadian AFM rebuilder in Toronto ??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 10 May 2007 04:41:21 -0700
  ...island in the pacific > there are toronto based AFM rebuilders > that do the vanagon + other afm rebuilds anybody in around TO know who this...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 17:19:56 -0800
  ...And I've had the same thought, eventually I'll need to open the AFM and tweak it or look for a rebuilt AFM.
• Re: If You Have A Flat Spot in Acceleration...
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:50:01 -0700
  Loren wrote: > Well, I've been sitting on a virtually new (less than > 1,000 miles on it) AFM for a couple of years...
• Re: 2.1l AFMs available new
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:28:20 -0800
  ...I have a rebuilt Python 1.9 AFM on my 84 Westy that I installed in September 2000. Nary a problem or blip with...
• Re: need help/advice AFM.
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 08:55:32 -0700
  At 08:29 AM 07/07/2003, you wrote: >hello all, >I re-adjusted my AFM track arm and seem to be having some...
• Stupid Question...... Gasket between AFM and airbox. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:38:27 -0400
  ...How important is that gasket? I do not think that mine is even there as I did not notice it while swaping AFM that...
• AFM spring tension
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 20:01:59 -0600
  Volks Folks, I have the AFM from my Digijet 85 GL in front of me. I am interested in seeing if I can get...
• Re: Stalling after warmup in cold.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:31:35 -0800
  Steve and folks, It sounds like a dirty AFM... ask me how i know :-). But i could be wrong i suppose... Cleaning it is...
• Re: What symptoms from leaking AFM boot?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 07:45:56 -0400
  ...The culprit turned out to be a loose AFM boot. Ed 84'Westy
• Re: Cheap rebuilt AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 13:04:27 -0500
  ...Is it worth opening a rebuilt AFM up and doing the capacitor fix before installing? Or just presume it's got a good wiper...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:57:40 -0400
  ...BY DOING THIS YOU WILL DESTROY THE CORE VALUE OF THE AFM. I don't think it makes much difference, but I think it...
• 1.9L-adjusting mixture(or not) at afm questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 16:39:34 -0800
  ...i have a new afm so i have been playing with it. i noticed this weekend,while i was setting the timing, that leaning...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 14:03:03 -0700
  ...I bought a new AFM and when the van was new it had > a new AFM. > I have never had this problem so now...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:03:22 -0400
  ...Replacement AFM technology On 9/23/07, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Exactly. > Speed density with a simple, inexpensive MAP sensor. > And I'd...
• Re: 50 cents to fix the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 12:51:10 -0700
  ...50 cents to fix the AFM >Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 23:19:32 -0500 > >I just installed a 25 volt 22 microfarrad capacitor...
• Bucking vanagon again
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 15:01:15 -0600
  ...So is the AFM trash? Is the afm arm supposed to flutter like this during normal steady state operation ? Because it does http://tech...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:56:27 -0800
  ...The AFM has been giving me problems for various reasons. I suspect one problem is the Digifant AFM was plastic welded onto a stock...
• Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 11:26:07 -0400
  ...Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM That was not the case with the new/rebuilt AFM that I got. See photo at: http...