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• Re: Adjusting intake air sensor
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 11:02:23 EST
  ...idle stabilizer disconnected, turning the CO-adjusting screw of the intake air sensor CW increases the CO content of the exhaust and, of course...
• Intake air temperature sensor defective (88 Van)
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Gauthier
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 16:52:22 -0400
  Well, the Intake Air Temperature Sensor of my Vanagon 88 is testing open instead of 2.7k ohms. The dealer says "Its electronics so...
• Re: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 19:44:50 -0600
  ...is air leaks between the air-flow sensor and the intake valves. These leaks are often called "false air" because it is air that...
• Re: 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 19:14:51 -0700
  ...I do have good used 1.9 air flow meters if that's what you mean by 'air intake sensor.' I find I have...
• 1985 Vanagon airflow sensor ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 20:39:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...sensor and at idle the air sensing flap was jumping all around, not steady. Their saying this is caused by a bad intake valve...
• FS 78-83 Air Cooled FI Systems (2)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:05:02 -0500
  ...101 Air Cleaner Top and Bottom with intake sleeve. Air Flow Meter/Sensor Part # 0-280-200-030 Air Fliter Box (alternate Air Filter...
• Re: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 20:16:18 -0700
  ...ohms change as sensorflap is opened measure through wiper arm (flap must move freely) 6 and 22 intake air temperature sensor ohmmeter reading should...
• Re: Intake air temperature sensor defective (88 Van)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 18:17:54 -0400
  ...The thermistor in the intake air has the same temp/resistance curve as the TEMPII sensor. I'll let you take it from there...
• Re: Radiator Cover on Vangon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 13:40:12 -0500
  ...of the left-side air intake louvers, but the right side is where the engine gets its intake air. You surely wouldn't want...
• breather hose sensor thingie
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 19:38:16 -0700
  ...What is this thing? Also, can the intake air temp sensor be replaced without replacing the entire air flow meter? Thanks. _________________________________________________________________ Check out the...
• Re: Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 14:26:34 -0500
  ...AFM sensor..."Second, the sensor vane measures volume of air intake, but the engine burns weight, or mass of air. Colder air is heavier...
• Re: RE Fuel Injection problem found
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 10:57:38, -0500
  ...air reg. (should be open when cold),, double relay, pump contact in intake air sensor (must close to keep pump running), cyl head temp...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:16:09 -0500
  ...sensors are...but how do they tie into the intake? I am unaware >of the valve that will open to allow the extra air...
• Re: Oil in intake air distributor (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 22:28:15 -0500
  Excess oil in the air intake is usually caused by excessive blow-by from the pistons. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: JLDilworth <JLDilworth@AOL.COM...
• Adjusting intake air sensor
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 09:46:16 -0500
  Thanks to all for the replies to the message. Now can anyone answer the question, "Which way leans the mixture?" George
• Progress with the engine RPM problem but not repaired yet
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:41:14 EDT
  I removed the central air distribution plenum and the intake manifolds and replaced: the injector seals on all four injectors, the rubber connectors which...
• Re: breather hose sensor thingie
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 22:04:01 -0600
  ...What is this thing? Also, can the intake air temp sensor be > replaced > without replacing the entire air flow meter? Thanks.
• Re: 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:20:41 -0700
  ...84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor? > > Hello all, my name is Chad I'm new to the list and to the world of > vanagons...
• Re: waterboxer overhaul
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 19:24:38 -0400
  ...A compressor or intake fan will add cold > air pressure (not hot like a turbocharger) and I just want to help on the > intake...
• Adjusting for too rich injection
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 12:09:56 -0500
  Can the screw in the intake air sensor or a Digijet (84 Vanagon Camper) be used to decrease the mixture? I am getting carbon...
• Re: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 18:38:14 -0700
  ...ohms > change as sensorflap is opened > measure through wiper arm > (flap must move freely) > 6 and 22 intake air temperature sensor ohmmeter > reading should...
• 2 EFI tips from Import Service magazine
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 24 May 1996 11:05:32 CST6CDT
  ...false' air which can cause all sorts of nasties. Check the intake boot very carefully for a split or deep crack. O2 sensor wires...
• Re: Intake manifold gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:20:13 -0700
  ...Intake manifold gaskets >> >> >> Just received a new pair of air intake manifold gaskets from Vanagain >>> (thanks Ken.) Pretty chunky gaskets I must add. >>> >>> Do...
• Re: 85 Westy Aux Air Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 16:40:42 -0800
  ...This goes for the air [intake] flow sensor. $360 new through VW dealer. > > Chris As for the air flow sensor--a local salvage yard...
• Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 16 May 2000 10:33:59 EDT
  ...Butterfly Shaft Seals on shaft cracked Vacuum for fuel tank vent system Air intake elbow Air intake elbow: Cracks in rubber tube Engine breather...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
  ...Inspect radiator, water pump, belt, coolant level, heads, heaters, valves, hoses, connections, temperature sensors. (air-cooled): tin covers, thermostat, flap, foam insulation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Intake...
• Re: Who wants to be the guinea pig?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:24:52 -0400
  Intake Air Temperature Sensor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digifant_Engine_Management_system On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Robert Fisher...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:05:40 -0800
  ...Is it the "intake air sensor" (Air Fuel Mixture?) attached to the > air cleaner? AFM is the air flow meter...it's a potentiometer...
• 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:12:36 -0700
  ...the vanagon from told me all this stems from the intake air sensor...and i would like some input before i buy a new...
• AFC System Check Help
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:16:34 -0800
  ...Is this a problem? (2) The Intake air sensor reads exactly 560 ohms at rest, however when I move the sensor plate slowly and...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:54:12 -0700
  ...3.0) I know now that the intake > air temp > at the sensor just above the throttle body, is a few degrees above the...
• Fuel Injection Discussions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:43:28 -0400
  ...Another source of contamination is if the sensor is sprayed directly with a silicone based spray, O2 sensor breathe in fresh air as part...
• Re: 85 Westy Aux Air Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 10:31:20 -0800 (PST)
  ...air regulator sitting on the front seat of a waterboxer Vanagon. > > Start scouring those junk yards! This goes for the air [intake] flow sensor...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:10:07 -0600
  ...3.0) I know now that the intake air temp at the sensor just above the throttle body, is a few degrees above the...
• Re: Engine Dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 16:06:37 -0800
  ...What should I check > first? Intake air sensor? Water temp sensor? Aux air > valve? I could not find anything obvious loose or > cracked. ANy...
• Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 10:38:14 -0700
  ...changed O2 sensor - changed fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter - took apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake distributor box, and...
• Re: Bostig intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 3 Aug 2014 14:34:23 -0400
  Here is a picture of the intake bellows and airflow sensor. You are looking from center onto left opening behind taillight. http://i16.photobucket...
• 89 backfires, sputters when warm. MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:02:06 -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: Tornado Air Management System
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 03:13:50 EST
  ...new air flow sensor? >> No. It's a gadget that sits in the intake air tube and is supposed to "swirl" the air around...
• Re: defeat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 21:10:09 EDT
  ...The cold start enrichment is provided by the coolant temperature sensor. Also there is an auxilliary air regulator fitted below the air intake bellows...
• 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 16:36:41 -0800
  ...coolant sensor for FI, O2 sensor, air intake sensor, air intake boot, ignition coil, rotor, distributor cap, plug wires, vacuum lines, fuel pump, fuel...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:54:01 -0500
  ...downstream/after the metering of input air. - the NEED for air is determined by the idle control module, based on several sensors. the module...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:54:03 -0800
  No, Temp I is inside the AFM, for intake air temp sensing for ECU use. The black one is Temp Gauge sender. The coax...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:44:43 -0700
  ...sensors? Photo shows what appear to be external exhaust, possibly intake, on outside of the van. I shouldn't think that air quality sensors...
• Re: The AFM bone's connected to the clutch bone...
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 04:59:11 -0800
  Look at Bentley under Fuel Injection 24.27 (I assume water cool)-they call it Intake Air Sensor.You would be after the 4...
• Re: Bostig intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 16:42:14 -0400
  ...FLAP special) open cone air filter with K&N Apollo filter kit. The air flow sensor sits just behind the left rear tail light...
• Re: Intake manifold gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:47:00 -0700
  ...Intake manifold gaskets > > > Just received a new pair of air intake manifold gaskets from Vanagain >> (thanks Ken.) Pretty chunky gaskets I must add. >> >> Do...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...Air Fliter Box (alternate Air Flow Meter with Air Filter Box 1976-1979) Boot intake, to Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 Air...
• Re: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:39:54 -0500
  ...ohms >change as sensorflap is opened > measure through wiper arm >(flap must move freely) >6 and 22 intake air temperature sensor ohmmeter >reading should...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:54:52 -1000
  ...The IAT sensor used to see air channeled from the right upper air intake grill and column below it, leading to air box and...
• Re: oil temps- was Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:43:36 -0500
  ...3.0) I know now that the >intake air temp >at the sensor just above the throttle body, is a few degrees above >the...
• Re: breather hose sensor thingie
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 07:54:39 -0400
  ...What is this thing? Also, can the intake air temp sensor be >> replaced >> without replacing the entire air flow meter? Thanks. > > >
• TiiCo manifold pressure sensor specs - seeking any references or info
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 07:54:20 -0700
  My mechanic is currently unable to find the specs he needs for the "duo sensor" (the air intake temperature sensor and the manifold pressure...
• Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:44:09 -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: [WetWesties] 1.9 loss of 1/3 power- Boggy Please HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:25:09 -0400
  ...then combined with input values from the coolant temperature sensor, intake air temp, O2 sensor, voltage, and throttle position, to provide 65,000 possible...
• Re: Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 May 2000 21:35:25 -0400
  ...tank vent system > Air intake elbow > > Air intake elbow: > Cracks in rubber tube > Engine breather tube > Idle control valve rubber intake tube > > Valves too...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:58:00 -0400
  ...changed O2 sensor - changed fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter - took apart entire air intake system, changed the air intake distributor box, and...
• Re: Oil in intake air distributor (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - JLDilworth
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 16:17:40 EST
  Ken Lewis, thanks for the idea about looking for oil in the rubber boot that connects the throttle body and the air flow sensor...
• Re: Bostig intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 3 Aug 2014 14:08:09 -0700
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Here is a picture of the intake bellows and airflow sensor. You are > looking from center onto left opening behind taillight...
• How hot should oil get?
  Historical mailing list - Edge
  Sun, 19 May 96 17:17:09 -0500
  ...affect the air flow into the engine compartment enough to make the engine run warmer? Someone told me these air intakes only cool the...