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• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:53:37 -0700
  ...it's easy to try different sensors, so a logical thing to me would be, see if it does it with various individual sensors...
• 82 Diesel oil pressure switch and thermal sensors
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 12:15:33 -0500
  ...The thermal sensors for the water temperature guage and (I believe) the glow plug temperature sensor are called out as the same part number...
• O2 sensor is...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 1996 11:15:15 -0700
  ...The fancy sensors with three wires have a heater which brings them up to temp faster so the FI system can control emissions quicker...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 15:46:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...As to why there are two sensors, I guess VW engineers work in strange and wondoreous ways... Cetin cbennett@kpmg.com writes: > Hi there...
• Re: worse than I thought
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 20:49:58 -0700
  ...I spent about $1600 including new injectors, new engine compartment seal, new sensors, and a bunch of misc. stuff. Good luck. Bill (SE Arizona...
• For Sale 1986 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 09:02:55 -0500
  ...Alarm with ignition kill and all door sensors. Has canadian spec. auxillary gas to coolant heater. Stored winters. Lots of new stuff. looking to...
• hot starting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 15:04:54 -0500
  ...I've check both temperature sensors (coolant sensor and air temp sensor), and both seem OK. Spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor are...
• Need o2 sensor help
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Mon, 21 May 2001 20:06:48 -0500
  ...BTW, I've already tried two new sensors in the last 2 years. Don't put much over 3000-5000 miles on a year...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:13:22 -0500
  Make sure you have the correct sensors. The sensor by the oil pump should be a .9 bar. This often gets confused as even...
• Overheated-broke down What should I replace?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 18 May 2002 01:38:56 +0000
  ...I'm doing the thermostat and O-ring but I'm considering the sensors and relays while the system is open. I know the...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:28:37 -0400
  ...I have perused that Archives > and will �set out to check all of the wiring and also for leaks at the > sensors. Of course...
• Re: Initial start failures
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:26:48 -0500
  ...When you start the car, the ECU runs it for thirty seconds in "open loop" mode and than hands it over to the sensors...
• Re: BACK ON THE ROAD ---THANKS FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:15:19 -0500
  ...I have found those sensors to be troublesome on any Digifant system, WBX or otherwise. Any time I have rough running or difficulty with...
• Re: Gauged Animals?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 18:55:00 -0800 (PST)
  >Go to your local BIG newsstand and >get a copy of "Trade-a-Plane", and browse the ads for guages and sensors... > >A casual...
• Re: Digifant dashboard analysis tool you are making
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:55:02 -0500
  ...If I had my druthers, the diagnostic module will scan all sensors and FI. This would save us all a fortune on Diagnosis everytime...
• Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:09:19 -0700
  5' cheater bar from my hydraulic jack handle and a large crescent wrench did it for me with three O2 sensors. I also used...
• Re: LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:05:01 -0700
  ...Of course, measurements are only taken during or after heat > application via the heating strip. > - Additional level sensors and comparetors could be added for...
• Re: Running cold...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:41:21 -0500
  ...With the van > cold, first thing in the morning, both of these sensors should have the > same resistance reading. If they do not then...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 17:10:52 -0400
  ...Too advanced > initially isn't good. > > but the old sensors back in ! > Scott > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon - engine cuts out
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 00:35:00 -0500
  ...To date I >have changed the O2 and Engine temp sensors, wires, cap, rotor, and >checked injectors, fuel pressure, all grounds and connectors. After...
• 87 rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 15:40:08 -0500
  ...Got the two new oil pressure sensors on last week. Got the new fuel lines on the other night. Out for a test drive...
• Re: blinking coolant light -- opinions on diagnosis needed
  Historical mailing list - Steven Smith
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:34:26 -0700
  John, Beware those cheap sensors. I had one blow the top off, leaving the threads in the hole. This can be very inconvenient to...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 23:24:14 -0400
  ...That's why I > >dont > > > think it would work, because although SOME of the controls and sensors > >are > > > the same, they may not go...
• Re: Blindspots sensors
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Jun 2017 15:03:56 -0400
  ...it'd be something like: >> > http://www.slickcar.com/reverse-backup-sensors.asp >> > >> > On 6/3/2017 22:50, Jared Planter wrote: >> > >> >> Can you...
• Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
  Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
  Sun, 14 May 1995 23:37:13 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any recommendations for effective setups? Do you recommend remote sensors or a "real" line all the way up to the front?? Robb
• Re: Which antiseize for o2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 11:02:30 -0500
  ...The stuff that comes on Bosch sensors is dark-gray. I would expect the stuff to be prominently labelled "sensor-safe" or words to...
• more on the a/c installation
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 22:14:53 -700
  ...Where does the freon filler nipple go (in the refigerant line with the high and low pressure sensors) - it seems to obviously go into...
• Re: Heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 19:48:05 -0600
  ...Injectors hooked up correctly? All sensors hooked up correctly? Plug wires hooked up correctly? Grounds to the head REALLY good? I spent two days...
• '87 Fuel Injection & General
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 1996 09:45:49 GMT
  ...I understand the FI uses sensors to adjust fuel delivery. What do they sense, temperature? air density? Could someone lay out the sensors and...
• Re: '87 stumbling at idle/low speeds
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:31:27 -0400
  ...That tells me the problem is either in one of the sensors or in the circuits going to the sensors. The first ones I...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:26:36 -0700
  ...grade >> >> - wrong type/brand of oil filter >> >> - bad/defective oil pressure sensors >> >> - bad/defective oil pressure sensor connections >> >> - too much oil in the engine...
• Re: 87 Syncro no temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 18:17:21 -0400
  ...Lots of sensors get replaced when they are not bad. Larry A. On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Kk Al <kkalnsf...
• Re: Cold isles well, warm less so
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:32:01 -0400
  O2 and temp sensors. Ignition timing. Vacuum leaks. Bad injector. Valve problem. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Anyone Use These?
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:14:10 -0400
  Those come with some of the 02 sensors that you splice into your factory pigtail. On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 4:05 PM...
• Re:Running wires.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 08:49:40 -0400
  ...It is great for sensors, as they require almost no power to flow. When I need to send more than 200mA, I twist some...
• Re: Dying in the rain
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Thu, 03 Jul 1997 10:16:25 -0500
  ...into that ...see ya.... > Tim G > 87syncro Speaking of bad 02 sensors, just put a new Bosch on yesterday and CO and CH's...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 16:03:13 -0500
  ...But I am still wondering why are there two oil sensors, which I am told measure too high as well as too low oil...
• OIL LIGHT AND BUZZER
  Historical mailing list - John Iseman
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 01:20:27 EDT
  ...I have replaced the Fram filter with a Mann filter and replaced both pressure sensors. The problem remains, ie. after about 30 minutes of...
• Re: what other seats & airbags
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:38:04 -0700
  Is it possible to use seats with side airbags? I have know idea how the sensors work. And if this would be help. chris...
• Re: FS SubaruVanagon conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:49:32 -0700
  ...Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> > > > The harness, intake, sensors & such if you wanted to use a JDM 2.2engine. > > > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts...
• FS: VDO gauges
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:32:57 -0700
  ...Wiring and sensors would be on you but otherwise this is everything you need to add these 3 gauges to a Vanagon. Please contact...
• Re: Bus Depot OXS Dilemma; Where Is the Truth?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 00:45:26 EDT
  ...And of course the amount of oxygen in the exhaust stream Test controls; Are the resistance wire's on your sensors the same length...
• Re: plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:07:29 EST
  ...Took it to my mechanic where he replaced both sensors and I haven't had a problem since. Seems to me that they are...
• O2 sensors revisited (short)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:37:08 -0400
  Anybody know what kind of generic Bosch 4-wire oxysensor I should use to upgrade my 1984 one-wire? Seems to me that the...
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:30:06 -0700
  ...to try different sensors, so a logical thing to me would be, see > if it does it with various individual sensors. > If it does...
• Re: [NVC]Anyone have a Nikon digital SLR for sale??
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:53:16 -0800
  Yes, there are solutions to the dynamic range issue of image sensors in digital cameras. Every generation of image capture technology has their own...
• Re: O2 Sens. Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 23:57:00 -0400
  ...found in the archives that there are generic 3-wire O2 sensors >available as well as some Bosch units that do not have the...
• Re: Cruise Control Sensors
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 20:16:53 -0500
  Al Knoll wrote: > > Piqued my interest. Just what information does the VW stock 89 cruise control > get and where does it get it. Motor...
• Engine Surge
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 16:39:04 -0800
  ...After replacing all the sensors,and installing that afm harness it has to be somthing I messed with that made it run good for...
• Re: Westy mechanical training.....
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 11:56:01 -0700
  ...1) Filling and bleeding the coolant system (Bill Kasper a natural for this) 2) Digifant system - Where everything is located 3) Bypassing sensors in...
• O2 sensor heater wiring
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:23:19 -0400
  ...84 Vanagon, since it's the same part number as the sensors for the '91 and should therefore put out the right signal. Looking...
• Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 8 May 1998 01:11:34 -0500
  ...O2 sensors for 86 and beyond (Digifant) cost $ 10.00 more.) Several Listees have indicated that these are straightforward to replace, but sometimes are...
• oil temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 11:51:46 +0100
  Jason, VDO got a sender replacing the drain plug and a gauge (150C max). You could also use the sensor in the l.s...
• hall sender & cold start & tempII
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 13:47:40 -0700
  ...what is the difference (beside 21$) between Bosch and VDO temp sensors? I am starting the 'throw parts at my car' phase of trying...
• Re: digijet fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 15:48:46 -0400
  At 03:16 PM 8/1/2001, Dave Baker wrote: >On the subject of O2 sensors, mine is disconnected on my 85 Westy 1...
• Re: Water Tank - Display Panel Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:15:05 -0400
  ...The tank installed in my Westy has >the water level sensors integrated into the tank itself, as opposed to the >submersible water level reader...
• Re: [Fwd: [Syncro] Westy/vanagon floorplans? + heater!!]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 11 May 2000 14:21:13 EDT
  ...They have pressure sensors, flame sensors, and heat sensors that shut off the heater when something goes wrong. They are also designed and tested...
• Was temp sensors?, now trim replies
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:06:44 -0500
  ...temp sensors? I've heard those words before but have no idea what they mean. Is this something I'm supposed to do as...
• Re: rich running condition-still searching for problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:58:14 -0700
  ...The DigiTool allows you to look at the readings of the sensors in real time, as the ECU thinks they are reading. Testing the...
• Re: EV Problems
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:07:31 -0700
  At 5:50 PM 6/15/98, Christopher Quijano wrote: >>>> >Both the Os sensors are emmision control devices and on the VR6's with...