Hi Pat:

This is most likely caused by the "air flow meter" creating a noise signal,
that affects the van's computer.

There are 3 sol'ns:

1. Most Expensive: replace said Unit

2. Expensive: buy VW harness to correct said problem (widely known and
recognized)

3. Cheap: ($0.50) connect positive end of 22 microfarad capacitor to pin 2
of air flow meter connector. Connect negative end of capacitor to pin 4 of
connector. The noise signal is then passed directly to ground, without
appearing on the computers inputs. Problem solved.

P mail me if you need more info.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
-----Original Message-----
From: pmunce <pmunce@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 3:16 PM
Subject: engine cut out at prolonged steady speed

>     Whenever I take a road trip and keep my speed steady for an extended
>period of time the engine will begin to cut out. Letting up on the
>accelerator will temporarily allow the engine to become responsive again.
>It is not until I pull off the roadway and turn off the engine for a
>period of time that the condition is again temporarily stopped.
>
>     Of course once I get back home and drive around town the problem
>does not exist and consequently becomes a low priority.
>
>     In order to stop this annoying cycle can anyone give me a clue as to
>what is causing this to happen so as I can get it fixed before my next
>road trip?
>Thanks, Pat.
>