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• Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:02:20 +0200
  ...Anyone know what maximal airflow is to be expected in the air intake path? 3. Since I don't have a spare AFM to...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:07:41 -0700
  ...an asymmetry come from? >> >> There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have >> any >> cracks, are tightened well against...
• Re: '90 MV running lean at 2500rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:20:21 -0500
  ...Collant temp; Air flow; Injector output; Air intake; O2 sensor voltage; Emission input and Idle switch test. Swapped ECM and Air Flow Meter for...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 May 2022 20:43:58 -0400
  ...We also didn’t have the correct spray to check vacuum or air intake. I have these supplies now for the next visit. But...
• Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
  ...No intake leaks. installed a new Temp Sensor II. checked for shorted oxygen sensor wire. ran with and without oxygens sensor connected. Don't...
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update 2
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:22:55 -0600
  ...The potter controls this by varying the intake air using the fuel valves and one or more dampers. The result is some glaze colors...
• 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...
• '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rossi
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:47:16 -0700
  ...So far I've checked temp sensor 2 and the intake air sensor. Where else should I concentrate my efforts? Checking for vacuum leaks...
• eyebrows (among other things)
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 21:20:08 -0800
  ...anyone reccomend something nice and big? and where does one hook up teh mass airflow sensor in there wiht a replacement intake? ===== "Puritanism: The...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Jan 2001 (#2001-84)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 02:49:29 -0500
  ...Also make certain there are NO intake air leaks and that the O2 sensor is functional and fuel pressure is OK. Regards, John
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 14:15:28 -0400
  ...some combination of incorrect basic settings, excess or unmetered air getting into the intake. In addition having a 2.3L which also has a...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -0400
  As the O2 sensor continuously changes the air/fuel ratio still try that test. Otherwise look for an ignition miss. Dennis Date: Fri, 13...
• Re: 80 Vanagon gremlin update
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 10:36:55 -0800
  ...Although, a number of various parts improved things (such as air intake boot, vacuum lines, spark wires, etc), this sensor was the final cure...
• Re: A cause for Increased Oil Consumption with Ratio Rockers (and those without)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:54:59 -0400
  ...This project started with the oil drain having an oversized plug so I can not put a VDO oil temp sensor there. See: http...
• Re: WAS: OBD Reader.... NOW: High and Low Voltage Wires. Problem Solved??
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:26:32 -0700
  ...I found ECT and VSS as before, but also IAC (idle air >> control) >> and CMP (hall sensor on dizzy) �Whaaa? >> >> Seems the related wires...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:46:19 -0400
  ...airbox and > horrible elbow, which at redline on the boxer introduces a 1psi depression. > As a result, with the MAF and high flow intake...
• Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:22:32 -0400
  ...can check for unmetered air with starting fluid. Spray it on various intake/vacuum junctions between throttle body and intake and listen for a...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 May 2022 23:14:39 -0500
  ...We also didn’t have the correct spray to check > vacuum or air intake. I have these supplies now for the next visit. > > But...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 09:53:43 -0600
  ...The O2 sensor generates a voltage directly related to the *difference* in O2 content between the ambient(outside) air and the exhaust stream. Lean...
• revving idle --> 83 westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:07:09 -0800
  ...time)- both temp sensors, replaced and re-adjusted both throttle body position switches, ensured no leaks in the air intake (post AFM), replaced the...
• 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: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:17:54 -0700
  ...aircleaner on up to the intake manifold and then the hoses around the top of the engine. The plate in the Air Flow sensor...
• 89 MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:20:18 -0700
  ...continuity between o2 > sensor and brain is fine, too. resistance of o2 sensor is fine, too. temp > sensor at intake is fine as well...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:34:25 -0500
  ...sensor, checking with a can of carb cleaner to see if idle changes when I spray around the intake manifold hoses. New air cleaner...
• 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 2 May 2005 13:01:31 -0700
  ...What driving habit things would help? Also, is there a way to monitor the o2 sensor, or maybe intake vacuum to help keep things...
• 30-50 challenge with DJ-code WBX
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:13:23 -0400
  ...converter, Stebro stainless muffler, full stainless exhaust, all the sensors, air box, air intake hoses, and the cooling system. Today I put it up...
• Re: fresh air intake(s)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 21:29:18 -0500
  ...fresh air intake(s) presently, it's snowing in upstate NY. it's officially cold. last year I used a piece of corrugated plastic...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:05:21 -0400
  ...engine problem. Intake valve issues are very common. You can discount the O2 sensor and with the engine running ground the sensor input lead...
• Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:49:48 -0800
  ...So at 950 rpm at 185 degrees F (or whatever) the voltage from > the AFM, the O2 sensor, the Temp II, the intake air...
• Re: 85 westi "still" gotta problem but not as bad
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 12 May 2004 21:13:51 -0400
  ...i cant find any leaks on anything > intake or exhaust. im going to recheck the temp sensors again but > beyond that im going to...
• butch/mechanics Re: 2.1 power loss mystery solved (GP 18)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 09:52:49 -0400
  ...sensor. I look, and sure enough, its just hanging in mid air - probably from when the heads were done. Had to remove the intakes...
• 85 westi "still" gotta problem but not as bad
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 12 May 2004 14:54:40 -0400
  ...i cant find any leaks on anything intake or exhaust. im going to recheck the temp sensors again but beyond that im going to...
• Re: Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:32:51 -0500
  The airflow meter is not your problem. Check temp 2 sensor or you have a leaking injector causing the engine to be over rich...
• Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:51:57 -0500
  ...Is this true or would I need a performance chip to make this work? Since I would probably we routing the intake air over...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL slow starting when engine is warm
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:35:23 -0500
  ...Not the O2 sensor - replaced Not the fuel pump, filter, pressure regulator - replaced Not air leaks - replaced intake boot and a few hoses Not...
• Re: More intermittent hesitation probs
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 16:13:35 -0700
  ...I repaired the air intake > boot making sure there wasn't any air being sucked in. I tore apart the > distributor/plugs/wires making...
• Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:07:06 -0800
  ...II sensor - new 5.     Air Flow Meter – swap  PS (I have the Vanagon Syndrome capacitor soldered into the AFM plug) 6.     Air intake boot...
• Re: My 1.9 runs best in humid or rainy weather. Why is this?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:21:48 -0400
  ...o2 sensor. Still no change.I got hose clamps on every single hose connection and same with the 8 places on the intake runners...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:29:33 -0800
  ...But > instead of the air being at normal atmospheric pressure, it sucks on the > intake manifold/plenum, which is at around 11'' Hg of...
• Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:51:22 -0700
  ...Archives suggest that the WBX uses a cardboard >>>> piece to help intake pull in cooler air and not hotter air from engine >>>> bay. >>>> >>>> Thanks...
• Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:58:32 -0800
  ...So at 950 rpm at 185 degrees F (or > whatever) the voltage from > the AFM, the O2 sensor, the Temp II, the intake > air...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:16:11 -0500
  ...it was getting the >> air, but no fuel to go with it. >> I found about a dozen intake air leaks on that engine ....... >> and...
• Intake Questions on a '74
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 00:30:06 -0800 (PST)
  Today I was looking at my bus (1974, non-FI) and noticed some weird things in the airscoops. There seems to be some metal...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:45:15 -0800
  ...Is it the "intake air sensor" (Air Fuel Mixture?) attached to the > air cleaner? > 2. This "TempII" sensor, is it the one the bentley...
• Re: please help!!! I dunno what to do 85' 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 08:50:53 -0500
  ...will run rich is air getting into the system betwen the AFM and the O2 sensor. Check the intake boot to make sure it...
• Re: 89 MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:30:33 -0400
  ...continuity >> between o2 >> sensor and brain is fine, too. resistance of o2 sensor is fine, too. temp >> sensor at intake is fine as well...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:44:26 -0700
  ...VSS, (none is installed), ECT sensor (has always done this), RPM sensor (normal says Bentley as engine isn't running) > to hot air intake...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 10:14:13 -0400
  ...For the high idle, this is always a result of some combination of incorrect basic settings, excess or unmetered air getting into the intake...
• Digifant troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:34:05 -0400
  ...It has the greatest influence at idle air volume and less as the throttle opens wide. The O2 sensor signal is one of several...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:51:25 -0800
  I reccomend (1) use either the wire harness or capicitor fix on the cable to the air flow meter, (2) new O2 sensor, (3...
• Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:03:26 -0600
  ...new O2 sensor -checked fuel pressure--ok -no vacuum leaks -checked air intake system, verified that I had no false air issues -replaced idle...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re:_=e2=80=9cNew_temp_sensor_indicates_high=e2=80=9d_post?=
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 05:09:48 -0700
  ...injection temp sensors and yes they are supposed to have similar ohm readings at similar temps. T1 is for intake air temp and lives...
• Re: Pulsing Idle- Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hart
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 20:21:43 -0700
  ...Sure enough, I cured it by thoroughly cleaning the pivots inside the intake air sensor with spray carburetor cleaner. It's happened once since...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:59:14 -0700
  ...Compensate for a vacuum leak? Worn throttle body valve? I have yet to make a smoke tester but have re-tested the air intake...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:15:37 -0400
  ...an asymmetry come from? >> >> There are NO visible signs of air leaks. The intake runners don't have >> any >> cracks, are tightened well against...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:57:32 -0400
  ...Compensate for a vacuum leak? Worn throttle body valve? I have yet to make a smoke tester but have re-tested the air intake...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:27:02 -0700
  ...about tail pipe emissions, and there are no air > > intake leaks, and things like Temp Sensor II are doing their job > > right, ( and all...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 11 May 2001 06:20:10 EDT
  When you put the new engine in, what other changes did you do to the intake and exhaust? Did you put in an air...
• 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 mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:20:56 -0800
  ...sans airbox too). We lucked out and stumbled across an intake design that kills the hum... I welded up an aluminum intake piece just...