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• Re: Oxygen sensor coax
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 09:50:32 -0800
  ...Mark Joe wrote: >Hello List, > >Looking for a source or if anyone knows the type coax used for the o2 >sensor. TIA > >Joe Beckham...
• Re: O2 sensor stuff
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:18:36 -0600
  ...loop, no o2 (oxygen) sensor. The afm main spring tension constantly needs tweaked for conditions like altitude, gas (gasohol, oxygenated, winter / summer blend etc...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:51:28 -0800
  ...94 Jetta with ABA 2.0 > > engine...........on the HO2S ( heated oxygen sensor ) Control Module, > > there is a wire from that module to the...
• Re: How can you mess up a cat? (and no not a furry one)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 10 May 1998 22:16:55 EDT
  ...The light has nothing to do with the actual oxygen sensor. -- Sean Bartnik Fredericksburg, Virginia 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia...
• Re: Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 15:06:49 -0700
  ...I disconnected the > oxygen sensor and things got better. So I got a new oxygen sensor installed > in Nova Scotia. Car seems to be...
• Re: 11MPG!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 19:04:00 -0600
  ...The oxygen sensor, when working correctly, will > help, not hinder your fuel milage. Actually, if the sensor is dead and the tailpipe is full...
• Re: O2 sensor coax wire testing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 03:17:48 -0500
  ...If it does, prolly bad sensor. If it doesn't prolly bad wire. >Another question...the O2 sensor voltage is definitely produced by the...
• 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...
• Re: Oxy Sensor Reset Button
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 16:32:18 EDT
  In a message dated 4/30/2000 3:33:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WOGNACIOUS@AOL.COM writes: << oxygen sensor but didn't hit...
• Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:16:03 -0700
  ...They are sensitive to >various chemicals and unless the jar of anti-sieze specifically states >that it "won't harm oxygen sensors" it probably...
• which one?
  Historical mailing list - Chris C Snyder
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 14:48:51 -0600
  ...I called CarCrest (A parts place) and if I knew how many wires mine has I could use a universal oxygen sensor. I give...
• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 07:30:49 -0700
  ...As oxygen levels decrease, combustion produces higher levels of CO. Hence, the oxygen sensor/shutoff _does_ have a direct relation to CO. ANSI Z21...
• high idol
  Historical mailing list - ssmilby
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 22:04:13 -0500
  ...There is a hole in my muffler before the oxygen sensor. Would that make a difference?? Thanks in advance Mark 85 Westi (1 week...
• Re: New O2 Sensor now stuttering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:54:51 -0700
  ...for conventional common type oxygen sensors there are only two styles ...single wire, and 3 wire. The 3 wire kind uses two of the...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:21:09 -0700
  my advise or suggestion for today is : 'Vanagons, unfortunately, can run quite well on a dead oxygen sensor." it's too bad they run...
• Re: Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 13:45:18 -0800
  ...be another type of O2 sensor as the ones >in cars work by having a different amount of oxygen on the two sides... > >dave...
• Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 18 May 2005 17:36:36 -0400
  ...some problems, and couldn't find where to re-connect the oxygen sensor. I tried e-mailing, but no luck so far. I guess...
• Re: Idling....
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 01:57:06 EDT
  ...My weekender has its aftermarketed flow-thru S&S Headers and Exhaust System with oxygen sensor attached to it. Is this caused the hesitation...
• Mystery Stalling problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Farris
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 13:09:39 -0500
  ...The Oxygen sensor was replaced about 1.5 years ago. Any Ideas ??
• Re: Oxygen sensor questions...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 15:38:36 EST
  Roger ; Perform the idle stop and idle sensor alignment in the Bentley. If that does not do it let me know, there is a...
• it works! thanks
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 11:10:01 -0800
  ...I had just replaced my oxygen sensor- so i ignored it as a problem... but it's slide connector was faulty! It would only...
• Re: 85 water-cooled Vanagon and OXS
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 9 May 2002 08:23:36 -0400
  ...The oxygen sensor light in the dash of my 85 water-cooled Vanagon keeps coming on for a while, then going off. Any common...
• Re: NLA - lower speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:05:48 -0400
  ...both the upper and lower cable with this by bypassing the oxygen sensor light box. This box does nothing except count off 60k miles...
• Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 01:53:31 -0600
  ...Original ECU program is in process, but the signal of MAGNUM oxygen >sensor powerchip is cheating it in each microsecond delivering higher >horsepower, torque...
• Re: 81 Westy - should it have an O2 sensor or not?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 11 May 1998 17:57:51 EDT
  ...The early air-cooled Vanagons (1980-1983) did NOT have oxygen sensors UNLESS they were California model vans. -- Sean Bartnik Fredericksburg, Virginia 1981 Volkswagen...
• Testing fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 00:20:52 +0200
  ...is ground/positive or doesn't it matter ? Thanks Per -86 Caravelle C (84-85 1.9L injection engine, no converter or oxygen sensor)
• stuck o2 sensor and bad gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Russell Harrel
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 09:09:10 -0400
  Aaaaaaahhh, Any secrets on getting the oxygen sensor out without major damage. I've soaked it with WD-40 and another product (can't...
• Re: O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:12:52 -0600
  ...Greenamyer, William L wrote: >On oxygen sensors, I am looking at changing my 1984GL sensor over to a >heated sensor. Anyone got a part...
• CO adjustment?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 11:06:31 CDT
  ...Anyone know where to go for that? b) Buy an oxygen sensor for one of those new fancy FI systems and use that to...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 16:53:04 -0500
  ...6-Oxygen sensor light (USA only) The OXS indicator light comes on when the ignition is turned on and should go out after the...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 17:02:36 -0500
  ...The oxygen sensor talks to the engine computer and tells it how much oxygen is exiting the exhaust. At higher elevation there is less...
• Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:56:43 -0400
  ...s an electrical question for ya David. >When fitting a heated oxygen sensor to a vanagon that had just a >non-heated single wire...
• Re: loss of power question
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:54:08 -0400
  ...Your cat could be clogged because your oxygen sensor is busted. How is your gas milage? If the miliage is down, then i'll...
• Re: temp 2 sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 14 May 2005 07:55:03 -0700
  ...temp 2 sensors? > > Temp II sensor is located in the thermostat housing of the cooling > system not the catalytic convertor (the oxygen sensor is...
• Re: speedometer cable installation question
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 18:33:19 -0600
  ...OXYGEN SENSOR WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED) Oxygen sensor (OXS) light comes on at 30,000 mile intervals to indicate oxygen sensor replacement. After installing...
• Follow up to spark plug wires inquiry/problem
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:34:49 -0500
  ...What saved me from spending money on the wrong parts was my $23.00 oxygen sensor monitor. The display stopped moving back and forth...
• Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:21:03 -0500
  ...I was amazed, the > first time I tried it on a rusted up mess of an O2 sensor! > > mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:55:20 -0400
  At 12:38 8/13/2000, Gary Stearns wrote: >Do oxygen sensors require grounding through the exhaust system? Yes > Could this >be why exhaust...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:55:20 +0000
  At 12:38 8/13/2000, Gary Stearns wrote: >Do oxygen sensors require grounding through the exhaust system? Yes > Could this >be why exhaust...
• Re: power cat versus buddy heater
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 13:44:15 -0600
  ...Heater Buddy heater has a oxygen depletion sensor pilot light.Automatic "Low Oxygen" shut off system. Paul Mayfield wrote: > If memory serves me, I...
• Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:01:21 -0700
  ...there is the signal wire coming out of the oxygen sensor, which is screwed into the exhaust pipe or cat, that's bolted to...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:23:47 EST
  ...hdeboer@BSSD.NET> writes: >When I start my van both the oxygen and the alternator LEDs stay on >until I >step on the gas...
• Fw: Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 15:01:45 -0700
  ...Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor? > In a message dated 4/28/00 11:00:07 AM, lkchris@USWEST.NET writes: > > << re: I failed...
• Oxygen sensor wiring question.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 07:06:20 -0400
  3 wires...2 white, one green with shielding...........What are they for? I need to trace for there seems to be a short in...
• AFM values
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:06:15 +0200
  ...Temp sensor: 2.16 ohms Thanks Per 86 Caravelle C (84-85 1.9l injection, no oxygen sensor or converter) Cleaned gas tank Replaced...
• Re: oxy sensors $$$$
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 13 May 94 16:01:11 CDT
  ...not with the experiences i've had with vw dealers in the southeast! what happens that is 'bad' is that the oxygen sensor finally...
• Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 11:03:58 -0800
  ...be another type of O2 sensor as the ones in cars work by having a different amount of oxygen on the two sides... dave
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:06:30 -0500
  ...The actual sensor element is simply a special little battery that generates a voltage if it has oxygen on one side and not the...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:06:30 -0500
  ...The actual sensor element is simply a special little battery that generates a voltage if it has oxygen on one side and not the...
• Re: '87 vanagon campmobile hesitating/bucking in m� xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 10:45:02 -0800
  ...something, a black wire?" i thought was coming out of the oxygen sensor connector is not a something at all. i guess it's...
• Fw: Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:53:47 -0500
  ...Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro Last week I related my difficulties in locating the reset button for the oxygen sensor warning light. Now...
• Re: alt. & OXS lights freaky
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 29 Jan 97 19:42:58 EST
  ...The OXS light has nothing whatsoever to do with the oxygen sensor. It comes on every so often (I forget how many miles it...
• Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 14:29:16 -0500
  ...The O2 sensor MUST be at > > least 800 degrees Fahrenheit -- that's 426 degrees centigrade -- to > > react properly to the presence of oxygen. You...
• 85 Tune-up
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Mar 1997 09:31:47 -0600
  ...We are planning tons of camping trips this summer including spending the whole month of August in Alaska! Parts Changed * cap & rotor * oxygen sensor...
• Problem with running rich when motor warm......90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:19:11 -0500
  Van runs great cold, but when it gets up to temp, starts running rogh, stalling, and smoking black...........I am leaning towards Oxygen Sensor...
• Re: loss of power question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:46:58 -0700
  ...Your cat could be clogged because your oxygen sensor is busted. How is your gas milage? If the miliage is down, then i'll...
• Re: How can you mess up a cat? (and no not a furry one)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sun, 10 May 1998 19:32:07 -0700
  ...The light has nothing to do with the actual oxygen sensor. > > -- > Sean Bartnik > Fredericksburg, Virginia > 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia > 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia...
• Re: 02 SENSOR
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Tue, 30 May 2006 12:24:07 -0400
  ...Go into the e-mail archives and type in oxygen sensor. You'll get a bazillion replies. It appears that it is not even...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:27:01 -0700
  ...though I would think there's hardly any worry disconnecting the oxygen sensor signal wire while it's running. I've never run across...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:15:50 -0400
  ...or $1600 for the stainless. >Ouch! In the mean time, your oxygen sensor will be getting false readings and likely driving your mixture rich...