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  • Re: AFM
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 30 Apr 1999 20:16:18 -0700
    the vw service diagnosis book i have says this about the Digijet (83-85 watercooled) air flow sensor: connections at air flow sensor (terminal...
  • Re: Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
    Thu, 16 Feb 1995 08:15:01 -0400 (EDT)
    call the bosch representative in your area. here an air flow sensor rebuilt by boscch for my 85 is around 110$ Bill Layton
  • Re: Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Feb 1995 11:24:12 -0500 (EST)
    > Does anyone have a used air flow box for a 1986 and up Vanagon for sale? Will the air flow sensor from an '84...
  • Re: Help-need mass air flow sensor
    Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 16:43:57 -0700
    ...Help-need mass air flow sensor > > Date: Tuesday, September 09, 1997 5:32 PM > > > > My previous post about "cold start stalling" has turned out...
  • AFM vs. Mass Airflow - just wondering
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:01:02 -0400
    I have seen kits to convert Japanese and other high volume cars from "vane type" air flow sensors as in the Vanagon, to heated...
  • Re: AFM
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 30 Apr 1999 18:38:14 -0700
    ...AFM > the vw service diagnosis book i have says this about the Digijet > (83-85 watercooled) air flow sensor: > > connections at > air flow sensor...
  • Re: Help-need mass air flow sensor
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 17:37:17 -0400
    ...Help-need mass air flow sensor > Date: Tuesday, September 09, 1997 5:32 PM > > My previous post about "cold start stalling" has turned out...
  • air flow sensor unit needed for '85
    Historical mailing list - Johnson, Scott
    Mon, 29 Apr 2002 20:17:00 -0500
    Well, my new mechanic (who seems to know what he's talking about) says I need an air flow sensor unit and an O2...
  • Re: AFC
    Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
    Sat, 1 Jan 2000 21:32:57 EST
    Air flow meter vs. air flow sensor. I think that it is the same thing
  • Re: [WetWesties] 82 Westy issues (frustrated)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:54:54 EST
    ...Auxiliary Air regulator Cylinder temp sensor injectors Exhaust gas recirculation Deceleration air valve Full Throttle Switch Air flow Sensor cold start valve Poor performance...
  • Re: Vanagon Blues
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Thu, 23 Apr 1998 03:06:54 EDT
    ...sensor for the fuel injection, the oxegen sensor and have the air temp sensor checked in the air flow meter (it's prbably time...
  • Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Feb 1995 19:15:28 -0500
    ...It seems that the problem is with the air flow sensor. The previous owner, or a mechanic got into the sensor and caused some...
  • Air Flow Sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Randy C
    Sat, 9 May 2020 02:11:45 +0000
    ...Is the Air flow Sensor difficult to re-build? I'm guessing that may be my problem. 82 air cooled, Calif emissions. I'm...
  • 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: Help-need mass air flow sensor
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 19:58:05 -0400
    ...Help-need mass air flow sensor > > > Date: Tuesday, September 09, 1997 5:32 PM > > > > > > My previous post about "cold start stalling" has turned out...
  • Re: Distributor & Air Flow Meter
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:33:34 -0400
    ...is really bad) and I doubt the air flow meter is a problem. Has the O2 sensor circuit been tested? If it is working...
  • Air flow Sensor 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Janzen
    Wed, 3 Sep 1997 19:46:57 -0400
    With the cover off the air flow sensor the arm jumps around, but when I close off the crarkcase breather tube by pinching it...
  • Re: AFM
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:39:54 -0500
    ...AFM >the vw service diagnosis book i have says this about the Digijet >(83-85 watercooled) air flow sensor: > >connections at >air flow sensor...
  • Re: Emmissions help.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 10 Sep 1997 01:47:15 UT
    ...BTW, why do people call a Vanagon Air Flow sensor a "Mass Air Flow Sensor"? They are not the same device. Dennis -----Original Message...
  • Help-need mass air flow sensor
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 17:32:21 -0400
    My previous post about "cold start stalling" has turned out to be a bad mass air flow sensor. VW has one in stock but...
  • corrections on capacitor fix air flow box (22MFD vs 10MFD?)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:50:41 -0600
    ...http://www.med.umn.edu:8853/misc/archives/Files/Digifant-Diagnosis-ChecksAir flow Sensor Modification.>The addition of a capacitor to the air flow...
  • Re: Mike Plicky's Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list
    17 Feb 95 12:43:08 -0700
    ...It seems that the problem is with the air va> flow sensor. The previous owner, or a mechanic got into the sensor and va...
  • Measuring oxygen sensor output...bad air flow meter?
    Historical mailing list - Jbclem
    Sat, 21 Sep 2002 20:50:51 -0700
    ...a new oxygen sensor(w/disconnected wire) and getting an erratic result. For a while I could adjust the air flow meter spring tension...
  • re:Air Flow Sensor Problems
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Oct 94 11:30:54 PST
    I was reading in the thread about carburator problems where someone had a problem with an air flow sensor and ended up converting to...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
    Sun, 3 Jul 2016 13:27:09 -0700
    Does your subaru engine use a Mass Air Flow Sensor in the air intake or just a MAP sensor. in the case of the...
  • Re: Measuring oxygen sensor output...bad air flow meter?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 21 Sep 2002 23:42:11 -0500
    ...a new oxygen sensor(w/disconnected > wire) and getting an erratic result. For a while I could adjust the air > flow meter spring tension...
  • 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. $360 new through VW dealer. > > Chris As for the air flow sensor--a local salvage yard...
  • Re: Air Flow Sensor?
    Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
    Fri, 8 May 2020 21:45:14 -0700
    ...Is the Air flow Sensor > difficult to re-build? I'm guessing that may be my problem. 82 air > cooled, Calif emissions. I'm...
  • Re: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Fri, 26 Nov 2004 22:46:03 -0500
    ...mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon > Sound interesting. Could you first find from them, a schematic, or > at least a flow diagram...
  • Bosch Rebuilt Parts
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Feb 1995 16:55:11 -0500
    ...here an air >flow sensor rebuilt by boscch for my 85 is around 110$ >Bill Layton Bill, I've been trying to locate a...
  • 1985 Vanagon airflow sensor ?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Aug 1997 20:39:30 -0400 (EDT)
    I took my van into the shop (it was running rich) they popped the cover off my air flow sensor and at idle the...
  • Re: air flow meter
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jun 1996 17:07:49 -0400
    ...dave >> What are the readings? I doubt it is the air flow meter. If the CO is high, then the O2 sensor is not...
  • Re: Hesitation at low RPM
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Aug 94 18:21:14 EDT
    ...your hoses including the one to the air regulator and also check the air flow sensor. It sounds as if it is sticking or...
  • Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    Feb. 29, 1992
    ...025 906 302, is available to resolve this condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor (see figure 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part...
  • Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 11 May 2001 10:59:38 -0400
    ...The air-fuel ratio relates weight of air to weight of fuel. The combination input signals of volume (from the air flow sensor), corrected...
  • Re: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sat, 27 Nov 2004 03:06:04 -0600
    ...mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon > > >> Sound interesting. Could you first find from them, a schematic, or >> at least a flow diagram...
  • Re: NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:56:44 EST
    ...Mass air flow, also vacuum leaks, then purge valve and front O2 sensor,. from what I have seen the mass air flow is famous...
  • Re: Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 13:45:18 -0800
    ...At high altitudes, due to the lower air density, the volumetric flow measured by the air-flow sensor corresponds to a lower air-mass...
  • Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:16:27 -0400
    ...025 906 302, is available to resolve this condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor (see Figure 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part...
  • 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: Vanagon Dirvability
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 15 Oct 1996 02:50:28 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Gotta go add that ground wire soon!!! Tim Smith >Air flow Sensor Modification >The addition of a capacitor to the air flow sensor wiring...
  • Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    February 29, 1992
    ...025 906 302, is available to resolve this condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor (see Figure 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part...
  • Symptoms of a failing air flow sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
    Fri, 16 Jul 2004 08:53:25 -0400
    ...What are the symptoms of a air flow sensor getting bad? I am leaning more towards a fuel pump. The pump is original and...
  • Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:44:09 -0700
    ...Why I'm curious about air flow: This pic gives rough idea of what resides in tubbed portion: http://tinyurl.com/25859ye Coolant sensor...
  • mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 10:24:48 -0500
    ...a conversion from the stock vain type air flow meter to a Ford mass air flow sensor. Three young guys have developed a micro...
  • Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
    February 29, 1992
    ...025 906 302, is available to resolve this condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor (see Figure 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part...
  • Re: 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Mon, 25 Feb 2002 23:05:42 +0100
    ...once again some fantastic information!!! http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/intermitt._syndrome.htm Since I have an "extra" air flow sensor, It can...
  • ECU Chip Upgrade and Digifant Tool
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
    Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:30:29 -1000
    ...Coolant temperature sensor * Fuel injectors * Throttle switch/ idle stabilizer valve/ idle stabilizer control unit * Air flow sensor/ Air temperature sensor and air flap potentiometer...
  • Re: Hesitation, Hesitation Again!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 5 Jul 1997 15:16:12 -0400 (EDT)
    ...New O2 sensor 2. New throttle switch 3. New fuel sensors installed 4. Rebuilt Air Flow meter installed 5. Air Flow harness installed 6...
  • Rock Auto "Close Out" Parts.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:16:27 -0800
    ...Mass Air Flow Sensor Manufacturer: CARTER Part No: 349028 Notes: Air Flow Meter (Remanufactured) Closeout Price: $79.89 Only 1 Remaining! Part Type: Oxygen...
  • Re: AIR FLOW METER
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:17:40 -0500
    ...Also, if the interpolator is calibrated for a common MAF, well then you have a cheap source for air flow measurement.
  • Re: Tornado Air Management System
    Historical mailing list - Joe
    Sun, 7 Dec 1997 23:54:43 -0500
    I must have missed something? What is this? Is this a new air flow sensor? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh...
  • Re: 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 3 Oct 2007 19:14:51 -0700
    ...Coolant temp sensor and its connections, Any air leaks anywhere, Throttle switch adjustment. Air idle screw adjustment Air flow meter CO adjustment screw Oxygen...
  • Re: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 11:50:02 -0500
    ...a conversion from the stock vain type air flow meter to a Ford mass air flow sensor. Three young guys have developed a micro...
  • FW: Vanagon Syndrome
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:23:21 -0700
    ...025 906 302, is available to resolve this > condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor (see Figure > 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part...
  • Re: fuel-injection runs really rich in my 81 2.0 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Beth Young
    Sat, 11 Jan 1997 07:00:46 -0800 (PST)
    ...There's a spring inside the air flow meter that resists the opening of the air vane inside the meter. Over time this spring...
  • Re: 1/4 mile syndrome is back!
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:51:13 +0200
    ...another possible culprit might be the Air Flow Meter. First, there's another temperature sensor in there. Electrically this one is the same as...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:48:24 -0800
    ...the Hall sensor telling us what the engine speed is, and if it's too low we increase the idle air flow & if it...
  • Re: Digifart MAF question
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:39:53 -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: 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.