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Subject:FW: Vanagon Syndrome
From:bueses
Date:Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:23:21 -0700

-  This was sent to me by a buddy.  The question is, it describes my problem
exactly, but I have a 84 w/ Digijet.  Does the part still work/apply to my
engine?

Tom

> Technical definition of Vanagon Syndrome:
>
> Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 Date: February 29, 1992
> Subject: Vanagon Intermittent Misfire
> Model(s): All Vanagon Digifant Fuel Injection Engines
>
> CONDITION:   After driving for 1/2 to 2 hours at a constant speed, vehicle
> experiences lack of power, cuts-out or stalls, often accompanied by bucking
> or jerking of the vehicle. In ALL cases, the vehicle will restart
> immediately. This symptom may not re-occur for several weeks/months.
> Inspection by the dealer results in nothing conclusive.
>
> Some air-flow meters may experience a vibration resonance of the metering
> potentiometer wiper during extended constant driving. This resonance causes
> the air-flow meter to supply an intermittent signal to the Digifant ECU. The
> ECU will then default to a "no-load" condition and reduce the injection
> time.
>
> SERVICE Harness, Part No. 025 906 302, is available to resolve this
> condition. * remove electrical connector from air flow sensor (see Figure
> 24-174) * install converter assembly, Part No. 025 906 302, between harness
> and air flow sensor ---
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