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Subject:Re: Why would it not accelerate?
From:Max Wellhouse
Date:Wed, 7 Mar 2012 00:55:04 -0600

Perhaps a catalytic converter is clogged or other exhaust obstruction??

Just a wild guess.

DM&FS

At 06:13 PM 3/6/2012, HotelWestfalia wrote:
>All is well otherwise.  But as soon as I press the accelerator, it
>dies.  And I have the air flow meter connected.  I do have other
>AFMs if that maybe the trouble, but I thought, I would rather ask
>the List of Great Minds.
>
>AFM is connected,
>fuel pressure is constant 40psi
>relays seem to work just fine
>battery is great
>lots of great spark
>timing is correct
>
>it's running well in idle.
>
>2.1 L engine, Vanagon, 1990 model, white, van, ...
>
>Anyone has an idea?  Please.
>
>Zoltan

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