Warren wrote: My 87 GL is doing that hesitation-skip thing after driving at a constant speed for several hours. I can stop, let it sit for a few minutes, start back up and go about 40 or 50 miles on the interstate before it does it again. This issue had been addressed in a VW technical bulletin and they recommend using a harness with a chip in it (part # 025.906.302A. I'm interested in purchasing a used harness if anyone has one, or would like to know if there are cheaper remedies out there. -------- reply --------- FWIW, the AFM harness is an active device, whereas the Capacitor Fix is passive. See the below web page for a pictures of the inside a VW factory AFM harness. I'd try the capacitor fix first, you've got nothing to lose. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/afmharness/afmharness.htm
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