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• Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:46:59 -0400
  ...O2 sensor in gutted cat question Following Dennis' excellent recommendation, I bought an OEM o2 sensor shield from The Bus Depot a few years...
• RE: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 13:32:16 CST6CDT
  William Kennedy writes: > Does this mean that an O2 sensor and a digital voltmeter make a crude emissions > tester? Anything else tricky in wiring...
• Re: Ground for o2 sensor and ECU
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:01:49 -0700
  ...Raymond On 4/27/07, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Keep the O2 sensor ground separate and on the engine! Connecting it's...
• Re: shielded wire for oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 21 May 2008 17:29:32 -0700
  ...The source impedance of the O2 sensor is plenty low enough to keep any kind of EMI from affecting yer meter's reading. -- Mike...
• 87 Vanagon hesitation chapter (3)
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 13:32:53 -0400
  ...None O2 sensor: OK (have exchanged the sensor 5 days ago with no improvement) Observations: The old and new O2 sensor when connected to...
• O2 sensor install anti seize-copper based?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:39:23 -0500
  I have gone thru the archives on how to keep my new O2 sensor from rusting to the manifold & only see threads(pun intended...
• My muffler Fell! O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Fri, 1 May 1998 10:18:27 -0400
  ...Question, Since the O2 sensor also fell out, should the van be acting crazy? Nate El Great 85 GL 180,000 mi
• Help part 2
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:27:06 EST
  I finally got the O2 sensor out and replaced it with a Bus Depot generic...1 black wire 2 white...does anyone know if...
• Digifant Operating Specs
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 17:47:44 -0500
  ...what O2 sensor output range is considered normal with the ECU adjusting things? I thought that the O2 sensor / ECU combination attempts to adjust...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:54:03 -0800
  ...As for the O2 sensor, could the coax give > problem with the O2 sensor disconnected? I suppose it could, as it's > connected to...
• Re: O2 sensor wire replacement, '85
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 1 May 2008 16:47:21 -0400
  ...The run from the O2 sensor to the spade connector is not shielded. The shielded wire must only be grounded at ONE end (at...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 02:10:07 -0500
  electrical bonding with light gauge wire between the engine or chasis to the body of a one wire O2 sensor is not necessary, and...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 22:02:55 -0700
  ...Typically, the maps are set a bit rich, and the sensors are not perfect. So the result of a bad O2 sensor is bad...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:49:44 -0400
  FWIW, I once replaced an O2 sensor just because it was time and I was putting a new exhaust system on anyway. The engine...
• Re: shielded wire for oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 21 May 2008 23:39:01 +0000
  ...sensor up to the front of the > > van for a air/fuel mixture gauge (i.e., voltmeter). > > Only part of that O2 sensor wire...
• Splicing the O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 08:08:53 -0600
  ...I'm going to be replacing most of the exhaust system next weekend, including the catalytic converter and O2 sensor. Trimming cost where I...
• Re: O2 Sensor - 3-wire vs 1-wire
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 09:31:00 -0800
  ...3-wire O2 sensor apparently has an internal fault. > > I have a brand-new-in-the-box 1-wire O2 sensor. Casey Olympia, WA...
• Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:59:29 -0800
  ...Should I break it off and use a regular 22mm socket? Get a 7/8" special O2 sensor socket, which is slightly larger, so...
• o2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 14:08:51 -0500
  How do you know when your o2 sensor goes bad and how important is it to replace? In the past, I've just reset...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:24:49 -0700
  ...the O2 sensor i again modulating the fuel mix > > properly....When running with the O2 sensor disconnected from the ECU, I > > was seeing around...
• Re: Another Exhausting Question!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 17:38:21 -0700
  ...The threads on a O2 sensor are the same as 18mm spark plugs (-: It's a simple matter to cut the anti fouler in...
• Re: My turn with the O2 sensor issue.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:16:16 -0500
  If one makes the presumption that your reading is a bit less than .5 to .8 volts when driving, and that your O2 sensor...
• Re: Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Sep 1994 15:53:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...You could try measuring the output of the o2 sensor with a DMM. > Is this "evidence" that the O2 sensor is bad? Should I...
• Running Without O2 Sensor Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 22:44:34 -0700
  ...Is there any long term negatives to running without the O2 sensor other than the effect on gas mileage? I'm prompted to ask...
• Re: Generic O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 18:32:56 -0400
  > The Bosch O2 sensor is not a generic replacement, it is a Bosch Part for > a Ford with the connector removed or not. I...
• 87' syncro runs rough when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 14:08:55 -0700
  ...I replaced the temp sensor and still had the problem ($40.00 if you by it at VW). If I unplug the O2 sensor...
• Re: Continuing Engine Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 11 May 1996 10:05:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I have suspicions about the O2 circuit. Not the O2 sensor, however. I would like a measurement from someone with a Digijet system. This...
• More ECU questions
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Buck
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 19:08:51 -0500
  ...Voltage on the O2 input to the ECU is 0.5v with the O2 sensor disconnected (I suspect that is the default). However, when...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:35:25 -0700
  Hi Kenneth, I got one of your O2 sensor monitors a couple weeks ago and did a quickie clip-lead hookup to the sensor...
• O2 sensor wire replacement, '85
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 1 May 2008 16:16:24 -0400
  I remember reading recently that if the O2 sensor is grounding, it will cause hesitation off idle. Well i have this problem exactly.... And...
• Re: O2 Sensor 85 motor to 87 motor compatibility Question.
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Tue, 31 May 2005 09:47:00 -0500
  ...But the single wire O2 sensor can't be used with 86 and above, right? Three wire universal is needed I think... best I...
• Re: Did the mechanic do something?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:55:05 -0400
  ...Disconnect the O2 sensor and see if the problem goes away. If so, it is either the O2 sensor or its wiring. You can...
• O2 sensor voltage?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:37:06 -0500
  ...Do I need a new O2 sensor? John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Re: Cheap O2 sensor - 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 18:00:20 -0800
  I've used the Ford O2 sensor with spliced connector in an '87 wihtout any problems. David On Thu, 15 Feb 2001, Michael David...
• Re: Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 06 Sep 94 19:56:51 CDT
  ...run without the o2 sensor hooked up. i didn't think it was a good idea. so i just started swapping things on my...
• Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:20:25 -0400
  ...Shorting the engine end of the O2-sensor >connector to ground makes the engine decrease RPM, run rough, and >exhaust to smell rich. That...
• Engine o2 out of spec
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Bergey
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:34:26 -0800
  ...by the book you disconnect o2 sensor with engine off, start engine and adjust as necessary then shut off reconnect o2 restart engine and...
• Re: O2 Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 09:37:28 -0400
  ...O2 Sensor Woes I've been experiencing BRUTAL gas mileage for a while now. Many people on the list pointed to the O2 sensor...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 08:20:42 -0400
  A few years ago, I was looking for a new O2 sensor for my '84. I called around to several dealers who all quoted...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:49:54 -0400
  Wow! You just reminded me about the 22 mm extended socket I bought 4 years ago just to remove the O2 sensor. I used...
• Cat dead?:, was: O2 Sensorama
  Historical mailing list - Ron McLean
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 06:36:06 -0700
  ...It sits > in the exhaust stream and measures EXACTLY how the > combustion process is > working. > > The O2 sensor is the ONLY sensor in the...
• Tiico / Vagcom / Mileage - Kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 31 May 2002 14:07:37 -0700
  ...Mileage was a lot worse, but while on a trip, I replaced the O2 sensor with a generic 3-wire (all I could find...
• Re: Generic O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 15:47:58 -0700
  ...Generic O2 Sensor >> The Bosch O2 sensor is not a generic replacement, it is a Bosch Part for >> a Ford with the connector removed...
• Re: OXS and battery light on intermitant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:51:33 -0500
  The only purpose of the OXS light is to let you know it's time to change the O2 sensor. The OXS light IS...
• Re: Another O2 sensor querry -- heater element elementals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:13:02 -0400
  ...that time, the unheated O2 sensor would have been warmed up - so it's >pointless to heat the sensor - it'd just be wasted...
• O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:55:51 -0400
  I want to replace my O2 sensor but I'm not sure which one I need to get from BusDepot. They list two. One...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 14:21:13 -0800
  ...O2 Sensor > > > Having trouble with my engine again (88GL) and it seems to be related to > the O2 sensor. It had been stalling a...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 10:50:21 -0800
  ...Tried MAP gas with an O2 sensor crow's foot tool and could only get it 1/8th turn. At least NAPA loans those...
• Re: small jobs - 88 westy GL
  Historical mailing list - Chrisw7971
  Tue, 5 May 1998 22:38:29 EDT
  ...When I bought my 87 syncro it did not pass MA inspection either, which lead me to find out the O2 sensor was bad...
• Re: O2 sensor lite
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:25:18 -0700
  ...O2 sensor lite > My 81 runs badly with the O2 sensor hooked up but when I unplug it the > motor smoothes out and runs...
• Re: problem(s) on the road, plus major good samaritan
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:29:17 -0500
  ...I drove with my O2 sensor unplugged for a trip to Santa Fe and on the way back I got the rich, low mileage...
• Re: Can you clean a catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 17:45:53 -0400
  ...My install went a lot smoother with a new O2 sensor + cat b/c the old sensor. Best regards Shawn
• New O2 sensor & catalytic converter $200
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 15:38:59 -0400
  ...Ultimately, I decided to install a brand new O2 sensor and catalytic converter. I did all the work myself and it cost about 200...
• sensor not hot enough
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 08:16:05 -0800
  ...Most vanagons would run just fine without an o2 sensor or a cat but they would not pass smog. In your case I think...
• Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 19:19:56 -0400
  O2 sensors are 22mm. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Lilley <vwvanman@MAILEXCITE.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998...
• Re: TII conversion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:23:37 EDT
  ...The lack of an O2 sensor with appropriate ECU support would require the complete replacement of the kit-supplied motronic unit with a full...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 07:16:21 -0500
  From what you report, your O2 sensor is working fine. G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communications Counselors www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC...
• Re: Idle hunting problem, 85 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:34:34 -0500
  ...what happens usually >is that the mixture (rich/lean) is too lean, the O2 sensor >detects this, the computer increases the mixture, and it...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:25:52 -0700
  ...When I disconnect the O2 sensor, the engine seems to run okay. If I disconnect the O2 sensor from the ECU, but connect it...
• Re: stuck o2 sensor and bad gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:07:37 -0700
  Vana-ga-neers, It's possible to "save" the O2 sensor!!! To remove the sensor use a propane style torch to heat the outside...