Date:         Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:22:10 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Pigtail needed
Comments: To: Jennifer Rabbitt <yoursocialconcierge@gmail.com>
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I have done the "capacitor fix" with good results back in the days before
my subie conversion.  It won't help unless you really have the problem with
the resonant vibration of the AFM wiper as described in the original
literature.  As Dennis said, there are other, more common causes for
problems that are mis-labeled as "vanagon syndrome".

Electronic knowledge and experience is a very good thing as vehicles become
more electonic.  A degree in physics gave me a theoretical background and a
good friend helped me gain practical esperience back in the 1970's.  That
is really the best way to learn.

There are a number of people on this list with similar skills.  David B.
comes to mind a one who is patient and determined enough to delve into the
vanagon specific electronics and explain them to rest of us.

Bentley circuit diagrams however continue to challenge me.   :-)

Larry A.
  wondering whether a starter relay will disable the cruise control on a
late model AT Vanagon.


On Sun, Dec 13, 2015 at 1:33 AM, Jennifer Rabbitt <
yoursocialconcierge@gmail.com> wrote:

> This list amaZes me.
> I would like to know how many of you out there could make this fix?
>
> You lucky lucky few.
> Jennifer Rabbitt
> 90 TinTop VeuveClicquot
> [Previously: 2 Jettas, 1 Squareback Orange. with woody paneling….]
>
>
>
> On Dec 12, 2015, at 8:11 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
>
> Most likely you don’t need this. The Vanagon bucking is probably the most
> miss diagnosed condition out there. You probably have a bad O2 sensor or
> sensor circuit problem. Begin by checking the ground reference for it. The
> green wire going to the sensor is a shield wire like an audio cable. Get to
> that outer shield wire and with the ignition on check for voltage between
> it and the chassis. Should be real close to "0". Anything here gets added
> to the voltage the ECU is looking for from the O2 sensor and since that
> works at ~.2 to .7 volt a voltage drop on that shield is a problem. It
> shares the ground with the wiring to the distributor hall sensor. Begin
> there.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Andre Fiedler
> Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2015 10:35 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Pigtail needed
>
> I am looking for a Vanagon air flow meter harness...it's the "pigtail" to
> address vanagon bucking syndrome. If you have one available please pm me
> directly at fiedlerac@gmail.com and let me know the cost and condition.
> Thanks.
> Andre Fiedler
>
>
> --
> *"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop
> playing."*
>
> *- George Bernard Shaw*
>