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• Fwd: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems.
  Historical mailing list - Laura Woten
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 11:07:39 -0700
  ...Rodney Woten > <rodney.woten@LENNOXIND.COM> > Subject: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems. > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Greetings all, > > Hoping someone can help out...
• Re: Runs great--for a minute or two ??
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:17:23 -0500
  Unplug your oxygen sensor and see if it helps. Also you can trick the computer into thinking that the tempII sensor is good by...
• Re: Tooooooooooooo ritch a startup...com on guys!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:38:30 -0400
  ...the oxygen sensor isn't going > >to be the problem at cold starts because the oxygen sensor doesn't come > >into the loop until...
• Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:15:32 -0500
  ...Stubborn oxygen sensor To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com My brother, who is a PROFESSIONAL mechanic (as opposed to us shade-tree or hobbists), has...
• 2.1 wbxer stubblin' idle
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:38:58 -0700
  ...No difference when oxygen sensor is unhooked. In the process of cleaning all grounds. Compression is excellent, Leak down excellent. Feel free to pmail...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 10:09:55 EST
  The owner's manual mentions this. In the section about the alternator light it says: "If the light does not go out after starting...
• Re: Question re: can i use a universal 1 wire Oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 08:40:05 -0700
  I've been using these on my '84 for ten years now, I am on my second in 200,000 miles. Works for me...
• Re: Passing through creek, engine misses badly
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:45:43 -0500
  ...It ended up being the Oxygen Sensor in the exhaust. To check this, one morning disconnect the wire to the O2 sensor and see...
• Re: SERious Bucking after warm up...
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 22:09:44 -0400
  ...I have a one year old Oxygen sensor so I assumed that was not the problem. I cleaned the engine grounds which were quite...
• Re: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 May 2010 17:17:32 -0500
  ...Some consume much more oxygen per BTU than others. Those that do not only compete more with the oxygen that the westy's occupants...
• Dometic manual & HOW TO LIGHT THE REFRIGERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Geo. & Ellen Averill
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 19:48:06 -0400
  ...You have to add oxygen (air) after each attempt to light the frig or all you have in the burner is gas. The propane...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:22:25 -0600
  ...At about 3,500 RMS, it stalls out as if it is fuel starved. > >The mechanic has run tests of the fuel pump, oxygen...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:05:21 -0600
  ...with my engine management > system and traced it to a dysfunctional Oxygen sensor. I'm almost > positive the problems were a result of bad...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:38:41 -0500
  ...At this point, the final fuel mixture is determined by the oxygen sensor. Dennis 10/26/00]" ORR ~ DeanB On 27 Feb , 2015, at...
• Re: Oxygen sensor-replace or unplug?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 20:09:26 -0700
  ...com Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 6:00 AM Subject: Re: Oxygen sensor-replace or unplug? The Ox sensor I bought from one of...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:12:51 -0600
  ziplocks won't really keep out oxygen, and I doubt ozone either. > Maybe aluminium coated Mylar bags? :) ------------------ Clip ---------------- I've been out of the...
• Re: Thanks Guys!!! Much Appreciated! Re: Sudden rough idle, Engine won't start
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 20:21:27 -0400
  Tie, The oxygen sensor lite has no correlation to the actual "health" of the oxygen sensor. If the mechanic tells you to replace, it...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 16:05:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on my '78 bus and the smog check > guy said the oxygen sensor was bad, thus misinforming the computer and > making the CO output...
• Re: re- Oxygen Sensor Reset
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 15:49:41 -0600
  A RE>>re- Oxygen Sensor Reset/ yeh, I know that Joel, but on my Syncro, there's this axel thingy in the way of...
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:06:31 -0800
  ...Water is bad because it just gives it more oxygen and adds a cloud of burning hydrogen on top of it. CO2 does nothing...
• Catalytic Heaters.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 14:45:47 -0600
  ...US Catalytic (manufactures and sell Olympic Heaters) offers a "safety model" that has an oxygen depletion sensor system on it. Couple this with good...
• o2 sensor wire splicing
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:16:25 -0600
  ...I've got a 4 wire (with ground) oxygen sensor I would like to use with my digifant van. Gary
• Re: Oxygen Sensor wires
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 22:04:51 -0400
  At 05:57 PM 7/4/2006 -0700, John Goubeaux wrote: >wires and one black one. Can I assume that the black wire is...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 08:31:12 EST
  ...Diagnosing Oxygen Sensors: The oxygen sensor is really a simple device : It tells the engine computer how much O2 (oxygen) is left in the...
• Re: Oxygen sensor questions...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:47:07 -0500
  ...I am suspecting Oxygen sensor... > > Recent work: New Temp II sensor, new fuel filter. Digifant box replaced > with rebuilt Bosch unit. > > Diagnostic Info: Using...
• Re: hick-up while driving
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 11:32:49 -0700
  Oxygen sensor connection or the oxygen sensor itself needs replacing..... Steven 91 Westy On Thu, Jul 3, 2014 at 11:28 AM, James Nelson...
• what do you need with a TIICO conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:22:32 -0700
  ...1) an oxygen sensor wiring harness isn't included? That seems silly. Oxygen sensor too. Not included? huh? 2) will the standard vanagon mufflers...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:06:59 -0700
  ...The question was about making use of the "extra" LEDs, then someone else brought up the oxygen sensor LED. I do the prestart check...
• Re: hesitation off the line
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:59:27 -0400
  ...Performance with a warm engine improved somewhat when I disconnected the Idle Stabilizer Valve, and improved radically when the oxygen sensor was disconnected. Looking...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 09:50:25 -0500
  ...Try unplugging your oxygen sensor and drive the van, and see if this helps you out. If it does then your Oxygen sensor is...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 08:55:24 -0600
  Robert wrote, >>At high elevation there is less oxygen so a fuel >>injected engine will compensate with less fuel >>better mileage perhaps but less...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Dec 2017 03:45:39 +0000
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• 1987 Vanagon Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Baumgarten
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:47:31 +0000
  ...I have replaced all fuel lines and injector seals, oxygen sensor, and idle stabilizer valve, and done a full tune up. Going to check...
• ECU for 84, 1.9
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 17 May 2003 20:41:08 EDT
  ...I have replaced the AFM, the Oxygen sensor and the TempII sensor. The next rational thing is the Electronic Control Unit. Does anyone have...
• Any have a used catalytic converter for sale?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 18:51:25 -0400
  ...must have a good oxygen sensor hole... ie: no broken threads.. i don't care if it's hollowed out.. i just need something...
• Intermittant loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 22:08:42 -0400
  ...Three suggestions to check the oxygen sensor and i think THATS IT. It has taken me all this time cause the problem is sooo...
• Re: Mustn't it be the ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 03:29:13 UT
  ...The oxygen sensor is new, replaced when I got it smoged, so it shouldn't be the problem. BUT, the other day after it...
• Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Tue, 5 May 2020 17:50:19 +0000
  ...The next item-is it the oxygen relay sensor? The one showing has a different plug in pattern (along with a different part number...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:06:00 -0500
  ...I am not familiar with any unused LEDs in the instrument cluster, nor do I know the oxygen sensor LED. Where are these lights...
• Re: Michael update
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:07:40 -0500
  ...Can not get his breathing regulated or his blood oxygenating > enough. He is on a level 10 for oxygen and still having problems. Will...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:56:25 -0500
  ...Unlike other agents, it works by 'getting between' the oxygen molecules and the fuel molecules, and interfering with the combustion process. It doesn't...
• Re: 1.9 flooding
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:05:26 -0600
  ...after it warmed up. > Changed the; > plugs > cap and rotor > wires > oxygen sensor > temp II sensor > idle switch works > > Not sure what to look...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:38:53 -0400
  At 05:05 PM 10/28/2009, Mister Tom wrote... >What's the brand? Looks like an Atwood. > Where are they found? Oxygen, CO2...
• Re: Loss of power/stumbling
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 13:55:59 EST
  ...Could i have cooked the oxygen sensor running it to rich? Jim Morgan 86GL "Breadbox"
• Re: 87 Vanagon hesitation continues
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:14:49 -0500
  ...It goes from digifant ECU pin 2 to the oxygen sensor connector, from this connector to the black wire on the oxygen sensor. My...
• Re: too much propane?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 11:13:11 -0500
  ...Now that I think about it, it is obvious that the oxygen tank has the higher pressure, and would need the back seat. The...
• Re: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 May 2010 18:12:07 -0500
  ...Some consume much more > oxygen per BTU than others. Those that do not only compete more with > the oxygen that the westy's occupants...
• Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:53:58 -0400
  ...Steel (and Iron) will oxidize (rust), given exposure to Oxygen. Certain factors will accelarate this rusting such as salt. What can be done to...
• Re: '85 Oxygen sensor, 0.1volts
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 23:04:32 -0400
  My oxygen sensor is less than a year old, and the box was reset at that time. I have the old one and it...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 08:27:35 -0700
  ...When there is oxygen on *both* sides, no voltage is generated. When there is oxygen only on one side, it generates about .9 volts...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - batt./OXYS dash lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:29:35 -0500
  ...Can I run my engine w/o an oxygen sensor and ignore the lights? If so, what harm would that do? Thanks for info...
• Re: 88 vanagon oxs light
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 13:19:27 -0500
  ...The oxygen sensor light and > the battery light simultaneously come on when she wants to shift into > a higher gear. Is this old news...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:45:45 -0500
  Home Depot sells a cheap ($50ish) torch setup that's Map Gas and Oxygen (two tanks) that gets pretty darn hot. I'd say...
• Re: Hydrogen powered?/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 22:02:52 -0500
  ...Jeez, just HOW much purer can you get than burning hydrogen in the presence of any amount of oxygen??? Sure makes nice potable water...
• Re: Weird things happen ......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 08:45:06 -0700
  ...Weird things happen ...... > My guess is the diluted exhaust flow to your oxygen sensor is sending mixed > signals to your ECU. > > BenT > San Francisco...
• FS: O2 Sensor and AFM Harness...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:34:10 -0600
  ...I have a new Bosch 3 wire Oxygen sensor and new Factory VW AFM Harness for vanagon syndrome problems. Prices are $30 for the...
• Re: Burning Magnesium Engines
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 20:06:28 -0500
  ...Magnesium will burn meaning it reacts with oxygen in air if sufficiently hot. Once started it is a very exothermic reaction producing magnesium oxide...
• Re: o2 sensor wire
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 13:00:56 -0500
  ...You are supposed to see infinite resistance as one of these pins is the signal wire to the oxygen sensor and the other is...
• Re: replacing oxygen sensor???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 18:54:33 -0800
  ...Ed DeBolt <EDDEBOLT@NETZERO.COM> <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;my repair shop says my oxygen sensor (87 gl 2.1) is getting...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:57:44 +0000
  ...Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon weird that you have a leak at your oxygen sensor .. though if you haven't checked it out...