Thanks very much for this info. I guess there is probably no test for this issue short of wiring in the capacitor, correct? Would you say that my symptoms are consistent with this problem? On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 1:17 PM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > pickle vanagon wrote: > >> I've seen some older posts about problems with the AFM that were fixed by >> wiring in a resistor (or by using the VW repair harness). Does this apply >> to 1.9's as well >> > > Actually, it's not a resistor ... it's a 22uf 15 volt tantalum capacitor > (caps rated for higher voltages work, too) ... and yes, either the capacitor > or the VW harness insert applies to 1.9s as well as 2.1s. The harness first > came out to address problems with 2.1 setups but VW later put out a bulletin > saying it is for 1.9s, too. The AFM wiring is the same for 1.9 and 2.1 > engines. > > Mike > |
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