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• AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:05:38 -0700
  What will the ECU tell the engine to do if the AFM's wiper loses contact with the track with the engine under high...
• Re: Hiccups
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 18 May 1998 09:59:36 +0000
  ...a case Do the new AFMs have this fix preinstalled? I got a new Bosch AFM from the Bus Depot and was wondering if...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 19 May 2001 23:34:44 -0700
  ...I noticed that the position of the AFM wiper is about 20 or 25% "open" with the engine idling. This seemed surprisingly high to...
• Does anyone rebuild AFMs?
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 17:45:34 -0500
  ...Is there anyone out there that rebuilds AFMs? I have two bad ones sitting on my bench and was wondering Mark Garcia Alhambra, CA...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:38:16 EDT
  ...Of course, you should have done that before you popped the cover on the AFM. George
• Re: hesitations (air flow meter)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 20:22:49 -0600
  ------------------- Hi Kai, Ok I give up, what bosch book are you using that tells you to measure afm voltage? I have even searched some...
• Re: 2.1 VS 1.9 AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:16:49 -0700
  ...2.1 VS 1.9 AFM > 1.9 & 2.1 AFMS are substantially different and two entirely different > systems (even though they look alike...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:57:45 -0400
  ...Usually it will start with AFM completely disconnected. Skip the AFM part and diagnose as a no start from scratch. Compression, spark, fuel. Dennis...
• Re: AFM black plastic cap removal - Nervous
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 06:53:52 -0600
  ...AFM black plastic cap removal - Nervous > AFM experts: basic problem, getting the black cap off. > > I'd like to investigate the mild hesitation that...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:50:25 -0400
  ...I went over the engine last night and noticed the lid to the AFM on my 85 Vanagon just came right off, revealing the...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:43:58 -0700
  ...I tried running with AFM disconnected. Ran better. > > Running out of time ... I have two old spare AFM, both from inline fours. Hooked one...
• Re: AFM Video
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 21:17:40 -0700
  ...When I "danced with the devil" ** loosening and shifting the AFM wiper board, I noted that the wiper tension to board is pretty minimal...
• opening the AFM - Howz it done?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:30:47 -0400
  ...However, someone else on this list mentioned opening the AFM and cleaning it with electronic contact cleaner, and/or resetting the position of the...
• Re: Air flow meter
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:45:07 -0400
  Just a general observation about the AFM. I think a quick way to check the condition of your AFM is to see if you...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:25:13 -0800
  ...Thus, it duplicates the functions of an AFM with some digital processing. As to how soon my thing will be ready, well, to be...
• Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:41:16 -0500
  I was working on the van yesterday and had the AFM disconnected from everything to look for a water leak in the area of...
• Re: 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 06:54:51 -0800
  The diesel engines used in Vanagons have no throttle housing or AFM. The air supply to the intake is neither controlled or measured. Diesels...
• Re: strange bucking problem w/ '84 vanagon wbx
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 20:28:53 EST
  ...It's basically a short cable with a male connector on > one end and a female on the other that goes between the AFM...
• CO and AFM adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 15:09:56 -0500
  How does one properly adjust the CO and afm without the fancy VW equipment? I have a good multimeter but no CO sniffer. Is...
• Used AFM FS for 86-91 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 00:07:51 -0500
  I have a year oldd new AFM bought from Vanagain in perfect condition that I don't need anymore. Sell it for $50 plus...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:42:26 -0500
  ...from an 87 do I need to change the >ECU and AFM or anything else while I'm in there? >Thanks in advance >Bob...
• Re: AFM, throttle body needed
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 16:14:32 -0600
  Thanks to everyone who replied with offers for an AFM and throttle body. I have made arrangements to get those parts shipped to me...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:41:16 -0700
  ...We replace the ECU, the AFM, countless ground straps and other electronic parts. Eventually, we replaced the entire engine and the problem went away...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:35:47 -0700
  ...BY DOING THIS YOU WILL DESTROY THE CORE VALUE OF THE AFM. > > I don't think it makes much difference, but I think it...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:58:38 -0700
  ...That's probably a bit gummy for a AFM potentiometer, but there may be some other cleaner/preservative I can put on the track...
• Vanagon bogging - any possible diagnoses OTHER than the AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Thu, 16 May 2002 15:14:31 -0400
  ...Hoping to avoid costly replacement of the AFM, I am wondering what other things (fuel system, wiring and exhaust system have been suggested in...
• Re: Tighten-up your AFM
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 19:54:55 -0400
  ...The flap inside the AFM has become more responsive, responding quicker. If someone knows exactly, please jump in here. All I am sure of...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:37:15 -0400
  ...Decided to install the new reconditioned GOWESTY AFM today. I disconnected the O2 sensor then installed the AFM started the engine with the O2...
• DId anybody try the electronic spray to the AFM yet?
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Mon, 10 May 1999 08:57:05 -0700
  ...message me with their results with the Electrical spray to the AFM, and the use of the di-electric silicone to their contacts?? MtnGal...
• has anyone successfully fixed an AFM?
  Historical mailing list - duane o'donnell
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 21:15:02 +0000
  I repainted the carbon trace on my AFM with conductive carbon paint. It has worked well for over a year now. Information on the...
• FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - marty guinn
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:30:44 +0000
  ...and also an AFM or Air Flow Meter (025.906.301C), works fine, from a 90 model van, $75. thanks, marty 88 westy tiico...
• AFM: question re: compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 00:06:06 -0400
  Has anyone ever tried a 2.1 AFM in a Digijet system? Just curious if it works, the larger air filter would be nice...
• FS: O2 Sensor and AFM Harness...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:34:10 -0600
  ...I have a new Bosch 3 wire Oxygen sensor and new Factory VW AFM Harness for vanagon syndrome problems. Prices are $30 for the...
• Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 18:24:08 EST
  ...I'm not sure > if the early Digijet AFM's are the same. > > yes it'll work on any Digi motor. AFM bolt pattern...
• Re: AFM black plastic cap removal - Nervous
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 22:53:32 -0800
  ...AFM black plastic cap removal - Nervous > AFM experts: basic problem, getting the black cap off. > > I'd like to investigate the mild hesitation that...
• Re: Temperature Sensor Resistance in AFM
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 14:14:10 -0400
  ...What I found was > >that the resistance across the Temperature Sensor (the one in the AFM) > >was only 1300. Bentley spec is 2300 - 2500...
• Re: How does Digifant work?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 19:36:45 -0500
  ...You will with the AFM unplugged because the ECU knows that it's running, but the amount of the pulse will be GROSSLY inadequate...
• Re: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Tue, 28 May 2002 11:08:18 -0300
  I don't know if this works for a 2.1, but on my 1.9, with the AFM unpluged and removed, it starts...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 17 May 2008 23:08:29 -0400
  ...Even if it does come back, I can't really shell at the big bucks for another AFM meter, unless this could actually be...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:56:57 -0700
  ...I tried running with AFM disconnected. Ran better. >> >> Running out of time ... I have two old spare AFM, both from inline fours. Hooked one...
• AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 20:29:17 -0800
  Today I made the AFM improvement installing a 16 volt tantalum capacitor using the instructions on Harald and Nancy's web page. http://www...
• Re: 50 cents to fix the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 19:04:53 -0500
  ...50 cents to fix the AFM > > I just installed a 25 volt 22 microfarrad capacitor between terminals 2 > and 4 on the plug for...
• Re: Trouble with snorkel from AFM to TBH
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 6 Oct 2016 10:13:09 -0400
  ...the >> snorkel >> that goes from the AFM to the Throttle Body Housing to stay attached on >> the >> AFM >> side. It just slips off as...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:53:28 -0400
  ...Replacement AFM technology No, but I'd sure love to ! Price is the main issue. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: An AFM Thing I Learned Today
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:48:58 -0400
  At 06:40 PM 8/12/2010 Thursday, Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" wrote: >If you forget to plug the AFM back in, the engine...
• AFM for 82-83 Air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 09:19:08 -0500
  I have an AFM for sale to fit an 82-83 air-cooled vanagon. I had purchased it when I was in my search...
• AFM PART # 0 280 200 030
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 1 May 1999 16:26:44 -0700
  What year van uses: AFM PART # 0 280 200 030 It's not for my 84 that's all I know, <shrug> And what...
• AFM screws
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 08:12:00 -0700
  Got to digging into the AFM again. Seems that the screws have been glued in. Has anyone else who has messed with the circuit...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:23:16 -0700
  ...Replacement AFM technology What about this solution? has anyone tried it? http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=804
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 10:20:51 EDT
  ...downstream/after the metering of input air....>>> The air going through the valve IS metered/measured by the AFM. It is AFTER the AFM...
• Re: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 28 May 2002 16:48:50 -0500
  ...There's obviously a short grounding out the afm signal somewhere in the circuit. I guess I stepped on the cable one too many...
• Re: AFM adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 20:16:50 -0700
  ...AFM adjustment question > I finally found the time and courage to pry the cover off of my AFM. After 13 > years and 208,000...
• 2.1 VS 1.9 AFM
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:57:01 -0700
  ...complete sets (airbox, boot, etc.)�were available, would a 2.1 AFM�work with a 1.9 ECU? Just wondering, cuz I will be...
• AFM screw setting
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 01:29:05 +0000
  well thanks everyone for the info on the AFM screw adjustment inside. Today I got the balls to move it to another location, a...
• Re: Engine dies
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 08:33:34 -0600
  ...And all ohm test on AFM but I still suspect it or > possibly ECU. > If the AFM is within specs on the ohm test...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 03:54:24 -0400
  At 04:51 PM 7/6/2012, neil n wrote: >would allow the AFM to stay closed. e.g. that air bypassed this flap...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:33:22 +0200
  I wonder how much a non-deteriorating AFM replacement solution would be worth to van owners (I saw a re-manufactured AFM for $200...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:29:45 -0400
  Jason, It might be worth checking the AFM with a meter. The procedure in the Bentley is not really very informative. I would recommend...
• Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
  ...Above confirms a signal integrity issue with AFM - replacement required; Repair: Source replacement AFM - approximately $500 CAD and NOT available; Remove AFM cover plate...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 10 May 2023 08:46:17 -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...