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>
> So, does my van  have Vanagon Syndrome or not? That is the question.
> Sure looks like it, but I would appreciate others opinions.
>
> I bought a tantalum capacitor for the AFM fix, but could not find the
> RECOMMENDED 15 volt or the 25 volt 22mfd tantalum radial capacitor, so
> settled for a 35 volt capacitor. Anyone know if this 35V one will work
> in place of the 15 or 25 volt models?
>

Extra voltage "capacity" on the capacitor is OK, so long as the farad rating
is the same.

Whether that'll solve your problem, I dunno. Sounds almost like an O2 sensor
or maybe even temp2 sensor issue to me. Have you tried unplugging the O2
sensor lead to see what that does?

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"