See, that was kind of my point earlier this could be many things. I had a
friend lend me the AFM harness fix and it didn't correct the problem. I
forgot to mention the AFM because more than one person has told me it could
be that as well. I found the proper capacitors for the capacitor fix but
didn't install it yet because things are runninging great.

On 8/7/07, rubatoguy@comcast.net <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I had this problem until I installed the AFM harness fix from VW.
> Interestingly, I tried the capacitor fix which worked somewhat, but not as
> well as the harness fix from VW.
>
> If you do the capacitor fix, make sure you solder it well. I have seen
> these vibrate free, then intermittently touch the metal contacts which cause
> all sorts of odd symptoms. This can also happen if the solder cracks. It
> will look ok, but will make and break connection again causing odd symptoms.
>
> I have not had any issues since installing the VW harness fix (aside from
> a significantly lighter wallet.)
>
>
> Todd
> '88 westy
>
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
> > Can you restart it immediately and it runs good again?
> >
> > I was having this problem with Grover as well. The great minds of the
> list
> > have provided me many good opinions - I haven't decided which it is but
> I
> > have managed to get it running better. Here is what I have done.
> >
> > 1. First I was told O2 sensor. I that is very possible but Grover
> doesn't
> > have an o2 sensor (it's a long story but he will have one when I can
> afford
> > a proper exhaust)
> >
> > 2. The Temp 2 sensor. I put in a new temp 2 sensor and it seemd to fix
> the
> > problem but about 2 weeks later it started again. So I put in another
> new
> > one and all is well. However I'm not convinced that was the problem
> either
> > because.....
> >
> > 3. I was then told is could be the wiring. The reason I think this might
> be
> > it is because after the second new Temp 2 sensor I did experience the
> same
> > problems again one day. So I pulled over and unplugged the wiring from
> the
> > Temp 2 sensor and reseated it. The problem went away.
> >
> > I was experiencing the same problems you described. Running fine, black
> > smoke, and only 150 miles to a full tank of gas (as opposed to 275-300
> miles
> > when running correctly). You could be having troubles due to any of the
> > three reasons above. I think mine was the wiring (because the harness
> was
> > transplanted from my parts bus) but your issue could easily be O2 or
> Temp 2.
> > I am no expert by any means but I wanted to share what I went through
> > because this is an extremely frustrating issue - I about pulled what was
> > left of my hair out trying to get it working.
> >
> > Good luck I hope you are able to solve this quickly.
> >
> >
> > On 8/6/07, A. Hurley <ahurley@viewit.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Seems like I get it all tuned up and then have an issue. ...
> > >
> > > The van runs fine for awhile and then shoots out black exhaust,
> > > hesitates.
> > >
> > > If we turn it off and let it rest it runs normally agian.
> > >
> > > It does need a new fuel filter, and now the O2 sensor is fouled
> (black). I
> > > gently wiped it off just for the heck of it.
> > >
> > >
> > > At first, acros WA, we just halved our gas milage!
> > >
> > > Checking emal via cell
> > > phone - any ideas or wizards in the area?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Andree
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Andree Hurley
> > >
> > > Viewit.com
> > > https://www.viewit.com/
> > > KIX:
> > > http://www.onwatersports.com
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jeff
> > 90' Carat (Grover)
> > 86' (We call this one Parts)
> > 85' GL (Preparing for reanimation)
>
>

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Thanks,

Jeff
90' Carat (Grover)
86' (We call this one Parts)
85' GL (Preparing for reanimation)