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Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Sat, 24 May 2003 09:19:20 -0700
...He'll do an inspection of the exhaust system to look for leaks ahead of the cat and O2 sensor. If all looks good...
Re: O2 sensor install anti seize-copper based?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:11:16 -0500
...O2 sensor install anti seize-copper based? I have gone thru the archives on how to keep my new O2 sensor from rusting to...
Re: O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:34:50 -0800
...This is not the three-wire, but the one wire version O2 sensor. > > Anybody got any opinions? > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver >
Re: O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:44:19 -0400
...O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number? Is the O2 sensor thread size M18 1.5? If so.. anyone know the helicoil kit...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 00:23:07 -0500
...Without the cat you may not need the O2 sensor. The O2 sensor is there to make the cat do its job. Dennis -----Original...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 17:20:17 +0000
...If you do resort to heat...heat the thread it screws into...not the O2 sensor. Z On Thursday, October 1, 2015 10:37...
Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:05:29 -0800
...Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor? > Anyone have the bosch part number for the universal heated O2 sensor > for an...
Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:37:17 -0700
Following Dennis' excellent recommendation, I bought an OEM o2 sensor shield from The Bus Depot a few years back. After I installed it and...
Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:01:46 -0400
...O2 sensor very unlikely here, and it can be temporarily disconnected in any case to eliminate possibility. ditto temp sensor. O2 sensor and, though...
Re: Diagnostic Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:09:56 +0000
The O2 sensor is ignored for about 20 seconds after a restart or power cycling. It is also ignored as the engine goes to...
Re: Digifant Operating Specs
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 19:43:09 -0600
...what O2 sensor output range is considered normal with the ECU adjusting things? I thought that the O2 sensor / ECU combination attempts to adjust...
O2 Sensor Question?
Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
Sun, 20 Oct 1996 19:44:39 -0400 (EDT)
...I suspect the O2 sensor because I warmed the vehicle about 20 minutes and then disconnected the 02 sensor and there was no change...
Another O2 sensor question
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
Sun, 19 May 2002 16:32:11 -0500
Folks, I just learned today i have 0 voltage in to my O2 sensor. My buddy's '87 shows 12 volts... as Bentley says...
Re: Engine o2 out of spec
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:26:22 EST
...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: Re.: hesitation on 87 Vanagon O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Sat, 8 Aug 1998 04:27:55 EDT
...The life span of an O2 sensor is 60K. Replace it when it's time. Don' t worry about the temp sensor if you...
Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:23:43 -0400
...If the engine braking fuel shutoff still works after the o2 sensor cools, it means it's still most fuel efficient to stay in...
O2 sensor stuff
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 06:17:46 -0600
...have been experiancing lately can be corrected, by simpley disconnecting the O2 sensor? I replaced mine about 8 mos. ago, and now that you...
Fw: SS header
Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 23:30:26 -0600
...when they did the change over they did not allow for an O2 sensor. of course I found out all this after I bought...
Re: oxygen sensor test
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Jan 1997 17:05:45 -0800
...Nothing I could perceive really - no voltage change across the O2 sensor, nor a dip or surge in the sound... I just found my...
Air fuel tuning technique - Gurus wanted
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:59:12 -0400
...With the o2 sensor unplugged, I was getting .7 to .8V from the o2 sensor itself at hot idle. The CO adjustment screw would...
Low power, SHORT, just questions
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:07:20 -0500
...Seems most likely I have O2 sensor wiring that needs fixing . . . I believe the O2 sensor that's installed now is the non-OEM...
Re: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Wed, 14 May 2003 16:48:05 -0500
I'm baaa-aaack! If you're running rich all the time, it is very possible that you have a disconnected O2 sensor, or...
Re: Thanks for your help, everyone! (New Vanagon Owner)
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 13 Jun 2004 11:49:16 -0700
Take it in to a competent mechanic and have the fuel/air mixture adjusted properly, then hook up the O2 sensor. In theory, a...
Re: Running Rich??
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 11 Apr 2001 14:04:34 -0400
...Disconnect the O2 sensor and >>it runs correctly. > >It would be difficult for that to be anything but a sensor >problem. Measure the output...
Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:33:36 -0800
...I recently (approx 500 miles ago) replaced my O2 > sensor after having a problem with my 1990 Wesfalia that caused it to > bog down...
Another Exhausting Question!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 17:24:49 -0700
...I was unable to rotate my catalytic converter to get the O2 sensor bung pointed downward where I could use it as an exhaust...
Re: Where is the O2 sensor LED reset button?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 16:37:21 -0500
...I'm out on Cape Hatteras, NC, Freezing my butt off and the O2 sensor light comes on. Bentley says to change sensor and...
'86 still running rich
Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
Wed, 9 Dec 1998 11:37:45 -0600
...I have placed an O2 sensor and blue temp sensor on order. I don't think they will solve the problem. The O2 sensor...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:44:06 +0000
...They talk about "slow" sensors also. I have some info (plus > > my O2 sensor monitor) on my website : http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > Ken Lewis...
Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed lead voltages!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:02:55 -0400
...So yes you can measure a voltage on the O2 sensor input connection. Dennis, the resistance of a cold sensor is greater than 40...
Re: Help. traveling with problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:38:23 -0400
Sounds like you have a problem with the O2 sensor or circuit. Are the plugs carbon or oil fouled? There are a number of...
Re: Failed Smog Test
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Fri, 22 Jan 1999 15:35:41 -0800
...A suggestion would be to check exhaust system for leaks and then replace the O2 sensor assuming you find no leaks. The O2 sensor...
O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:46:24 -0500
...Well, I don't need to put an O2 sensor there, as there is already one in the connector pipe. Unfortunately, the plug to...
O2 voltage when cold
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:36:19 -0500
Anyone with a Digitool or who has otherwise measured the voltage the O2 sensor puts out at cold idle (first start up)? I am...
Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
Historical mailing list - TC
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:20:42 -0700
...Power loss when engine wet and cold > I'll second the O2 sensor. Last winter we had exactly > the same symptoms, and were running...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:43:30 +0000
...Jim On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 11:38 AM Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote: > I just started to replace my O2 sensor...
Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:01:17 -0500
...O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor I have not run into the problem of a shorted 02 coax myself, but i have...
Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] Continuing to diagnose rich rough running Digifant ....from yesterday
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:11:49 -0700
...Do you suppose that means I have a bad O2 sensor, or am I testing it improperly? Hi...I just re tested my O2...
Re: O2 light
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Sun, 5 Nov 2000 10:01:45 -0500
http://www.vanagon.com/problems/oxs-light.html > My O2 sensor light is now on permanently. The engine is running fine; O2 > sensor itself...
Re: Help! Stranded in Phoenix-Loses power and dies
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:01:47 -0400
...Any ideas anyone? I just had a new O2 sensor put in 3 >weeks ago before I left on this trip and she's...
Generic Wiring of Bosch O2 Sensor/ Cat implode
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 15:24:05 -0500
...As a precautionary measure, i am replacing the O2 sensor on my HalTech ECU. it came from AUS with an AC brand O2 sensor...
O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Fri, 30 May 2003 09:32:49 -0700
Hi all, I am replacing my O2 sensor with the Bosch #13913 today. I will splice the wires but want to make sure that...
Re: disconnect 02 sensor
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Feb 1997 15:47:40 -0800
Yeah, this thread is right -- the car will run without the O2 sensor, but it really does help. These were not on the first...
Splicing O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 May 1999 16:32:48 -0700
...I think its time to put in that new O2 sensor. The Sensor I have in the van differs slightly from the one I...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:02:59 -0700
...They talk about "slow" sensors also. I have some info >> (plus >> my O2 sensor monitor) on my website : http://neksiwel.20m.com/ >> Ken Lewis...
Re: ECU question, w/ O2 disconnected
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:21:00 -0800
...ECU question > > > > This type problem is almost always related to the O2 sensor circuit. > > Does your sensor have the heat shield/deflector in place...
Re: O2 light glowing...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 27 May 2005 13:32:27 -0500
...The light is driven by a counter in the speedometer cable system and is not connected to the O2 sensor in any way whatsoever...
Rich on Start up
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Wed, 27 Apr 2005 08:04:47 -0700
...At start up the O2 is ignored. Fuel enrichment at start is dependant on the Temp II, and The TempI, air temp sensor in...
Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 5 May 2020 17:00:12 -0700
...So at-near WOT, as the ECU tries to enrich the mix, if the O2 sensor is not disabled (or rather, the ECU is...
Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:57:09 -0400
...O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter Hi List, I have an 84 Westy on which I recently resealed the heads and replaced the old rusty...
Generic O2 Sensor Question
Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
Mon, 14 Apr 1997 11:54:03 -0500
I just received my new Bosch O2 Sensor. There are three wires one black, and two white, my question is are the two white...
Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 25 Jul 1996 10:54:55 -0400
...The reason I ask is that when >I called busboys, they first quoted ma e price for the '85 O2 sensor >which is about...
Re: Catalytic convertor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:17:52 -0500
At 09:47 AM 1/23/2001, Keith Adams wrote: >It affects the O2 sensor, which affects your mixture. The >O2 sensor is (as...
Re: 89 MYSTERY problem!!
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:23:21 -0700
...the O2 > sensor. > > John > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark Drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> > > Your problem is at least related to the O2 sensor. That does...
Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 13:43:47 -0400
...Is there another type of o2 sensor that doesn't use coaxil cable? Chris On 8/8/05, dhaynes@optonline.net <dhaynes@optonline.net...
Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 18:50:28 -0500
...The digifant has a heated o2 sensor. So lets talk about digifant models. The o2 unit is hot and ready to function before the...
2nd O2 Sensor in Cat?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 11 Feb 2002 15:59:17 -0500
I have one of the Bus Depot catalytic converters that has the hole for an O2 sensor (it comes witha threaded plug). I have...
Re: Diagnostic Question
Historical mailing list - Shawn Fowler
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 10:56:03 -0800
...I also replaced the ground on the O2 sensor. I have put two tanks of gas through it, one with fuel injector additive. Anyhow...
Re: New O2 Sensor now stuttering
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:50:57 -0500
I went for a long time with a generic O2 sensor, but it finally pooped out. Then the next wo generics were really problematic...
Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 19:14:41 -0700
My brother shared this trick with me for removing o2 sensors: 1) Get the pipe and sensor hot (engine running for a couple of...