I don't know if this works for a 2.1, but on my 1.9, with the AFM unpluged
and removed, it starts and idles just fine.  As soon as the peddle is pushed
it stalls, of course, because the mixture is out out of stoichiometric
balance...

So why not try this.  If it idles, fine, then the problem is likely the AFM,
if not, maybe look elsewhere.

Just random thoughts...

Alias Fred, aka Bleu Schtroumpf

-----Original Message-----
From: Marshall [mailto:mjruskin@SHAW.CA]
Sent: 27 mai, 2002 21:00
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
Importance: High

Hi Volks:

My engine won't run for but a few seconds and roughly at that.

Using the digitool, I see that the AFM is not producing a control voltage.
No change in the AFM voltage output as I vary the throttle.

I pressed the connector on tightly - no joy.

I  removed the connector and cleaned the connector contacts on the AFM side
with sandpaper. No joy.

My first thought is that there is a break in the harness or some loss of
connectivity somewhere, but - I'm not sure.

Any ideas anyone?

Background:

Yesterday the van worked fine, with the rear heater core removed and hoses
plugged. Today, I replaced the heater unit, and reconnected the power
connector to it. I can't see how this affected anything, but it's the right
thing to mention this.

Currently, the connector to the rear heater core circuit is ON. It made no
difference when it was off, either.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy