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• Re: Only 5V at Temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 27 May 2017 12:15:54 -0700
  ...jumpering the >> wires that connect to my 2-wire Temp II coolant temp sensor/sender, as >> described here: >> >> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:54:40 -0400
  ...Temp 2 Sensor John Lane wrote: >This is possibly a Temp 2 sensor issue..if the sensor goes bad it tells >the puter it...
• Re: Loss of power while cruising .
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 22:49:59 -0600
  Look into replacing the coolant temp. sensor that sends signals to the ECU. MIGHT not be the problem, but it's $12 including the...
• Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 17:55:56 -0800
  My '78 van had a #3 cylinder head temp sensor in the casting as part of the FI system. I think it was there...
• Re: battery going?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:14:49 -0500
  ...in ohms, roughly 250 operating temp, 2000 room temp, several :::thousand below freezing. so the ecu treats a disconnected sensor, :::infinity :::ohms, as reporting...
• Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:58:32 -0800
  ...So at 950 rpm at 185 degrees F (or > whatever) the voltage from > the AFM, the O2 sensor, the Temp II, the intake > air...
• RE: Temperature needle low: thermostat or sensor?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 20:06:04 +0100
  ...my temp indicator, sometimes I never even saw the needle, sometimes it barely clumb to the white block. I replaced the sensor. No luck...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:00:31 -0400
  Hi Volks, As an update, I just went for a short spin around the block in my vanagon and the temp sensor II replacement...
• Re: 87: coolant temp sensor for syncro
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 12:39:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The 1990 engine had a > plastic thermostat housing and the temperature sensor with the "clip". The > wiring connection on the sensor was different than...
• Re: HELP!! problems with an '87
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 17:56:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...It sounds to me like your temp sensor needs replaceing. Your symptoms seem right for this. <<Appears problem only happens when engine is warm...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - temp. (degree) gauge not working
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 07:40:29 EST
  Larry, The FI style connector you see is the Temp II sensor and has nothing to do with the temp gauge. The female connector...
• Thanks ( wont start when warm conclusion)
  Historical mailing list - MF
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 19:11:17 -0500
  Thanks again to the list member who suggested that I replace the temp 2 sensor. The van starts great at all temperatures now. Matt...
• Temp guage goes to sleep
  Historical mailing list - Mike M
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 08:21:45 -0400
  What would cause my temp guage to work intermittently? Where is the sensor that controls the guage? Any help or ideas would be greatly...
• Re: idle speed controller and temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 03:00:06 -0500
  If you have an 86 an over take a look at my site section. http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/temp_sender.htm Regards, Ben
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 07:20:58 -0400
  ...Prior to replacing the coolant sensor Rosa would not (snip) > advised to replace the coolant sensor...and for $14 I gave it a try...
• Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:11:50 -0700
  change your temp sensor I & II. Check engine grounds. Tell us what vehicle we're workin' on . Jim -------------------------------------------------- From: "A. Hurley" <ahurley@SHOPVIEWIT.COM...
• Re: Help for a guy in Belgium
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 11:26:00 EST
  ...Glows red when there is too much fuel Temp II sensor failure. Bad O2 sensor also. Robert [text/html]
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:16:32 -0400
  ...Do this with the engine up to operating temperature. With the ECU seeing 1.5 volts, the output of the O2 sensor should go...
• Re: coolant temp send wire
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 11:03:51 +0200
  ...At least some Syncros come with two coolant temperature sensors, both in the bottom of the thermostat housing. One is for the ignition system...
• Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 19:17:53 -0600
  ...Temp sensor > that > > goes in the drivers side head. > > I'm also not familiar with any Temp II sensor, just a Temp > sensor. > > I...
• Re: Diesel Westy Glow Plug LED
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Wed, 06 Nov 1996 22:58:07 -0500
  ...The temp sensor on the upper radiator hose flange on the side of the head is for the temperature gauge. They are both the...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:27:01 -0700
  ...Question about temp II sensor and bad running > OK, here's the news: I just went out and tried it again and it > stumbled...
• Re: Help
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 23:00:11 EST
  ...are having a problem with either the oxygen sensor or one of the temp sensors. The ECU has a warmup "program loop" that it...
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 23:34:40 -0700
  ...The suspect temp sensor bench tested out of spec mid range. This coincided with what I saw at coolant temp gauge when hard to...
• Re: coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:38:08 +0100
  ...It has become more frequent. > >My mech said he changed the coolant temperature sensor (whatever that is) >and she has run perfectly ever since...
• Re: I think I have given up on my cooling system...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 16:04:44 -0400
  I had a expansion tank coolant level sensor blow out ofthe tank.Like a rocket. My temp gauge had been highrer than normal,for...
• Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:59:31 -0700
  Mark, I'd test and/or replace the coolant temp sensor, as this variable resistor is the primary source for information on air/fuel...
• Re: Changed thermostat - temp gauge still reads stone cold
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:19:10 -0500
  ...housing and ground, then ditto for sensor housing, and gage will read cold irrespective of engine temperature. dan On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09...
• sensor not hot enough
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 08:16:05 -0800
  ...The sensor is not monitored for > function. Neither is the exhaust temperature to > make sure that it is hot enough for the cat to...
• Re: Temp II Sensor Release
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:24:41 -0700
  ...Sensor out ~ Coolant >> Will/Should Flow ~ >> >> ORR ~ DeanB >> >> >>> On 29 Dec , 2013, at 11:38 AM, JRodgers wrote: >>> >>> I need to release the Temp...
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 23:37:55 -0700
  ...Still, was only suggesting that the WBX coolant temp sensor that connects to the temp gauge, could vary from brand to brand in terms...
• Re: Rebuilt engine and coolant temp.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 Nov 2018 11:18:05 -0700
  ...Something that causes a change in resistance in that temp sensor circuit, will affect needle read out. e.g. now clean or cleaner connections...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 17:47:19 -0400
  ...to those > > Temp' Changes ~ > > But ~ Also To Be Considered > Since Our Temp'Gauges & > Temp'Sensors Only Supply Us with the Temp' of the Coolant...
• Re: Cold Start Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 14:58:33 -0500
  ...Tuned it up, new thermostat, new cyl. >head temp sensor. Runs great once started, but still doesn't >like to start when cold. > >Knowledgeable...
• Re: Hesitation on 87 Vanagon O2 sensor? reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 00:37:21 EDT
  ...Note that, it is very important that your temp sensor for the fuel injection is new also. A new O2 sensor isn't going...
• hall sender & cold start & tempII
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 13:47:40 -0700
  ...the tempII sensor, how much will coolant splooge out? And what is the difference (beside 21$) between Bosch and VDO temp sensors? I am...
• Re: Hot Start Problem in H2O cooled
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 07:31:15 -0700
  Where is the Temp II sensor? Charles ''85 Westy At 04:35 PM 9/4/01 -0300, Jean-Guy Savoie wrote: >A new Temp...
• Re: running problems, 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 23:22:09 -0500
  ...Hard starting , especially after the engine is warm is usually and bad connection on the temp 2 sensor. It is extremely rare for this...
• engine surge on idle ,, '85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Mon, 04 Apr 1994 12:53:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...first we replaced the temp sensor [thanks joel!] no luck! if another new sensor is clipped into the wires and the new one warmed...
• Re: questions on temp gauges
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 09:29:29 -0800 (PST)
  ...I was wondering first > of all, where is the predrilled mounting spot on the heads for a temp > sensor? When i got the bus...
• Re: Cold start issue [BACK AGAIN]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:45:48 -0400
  The connector to the temp sensor on your engine is the same as the injectors except for color. New connectors are available aftermarket at...
• Re: Air cooled head temps. Help!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:54:38 -0700
  ...I used old temp sensor ring as washer to help > plug turn on washer and not twist sensor while turning plug. Reason > original > ruined...
• Re: 87 syncro water temperature sender
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:23:47 -0400
  ...I always thought that there was a temperature sender and the Temp Sensor II was a separate temperature sensor for the fuel injection. Does...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 10 May 2001 18:44:24 -0800
  ...The information I received from Darrel Boehler was that that extra fuel enrichment is added by the ECU when the TEMP I sensor indicates...
• Re(2): Re(2): Re(2): Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 11:02:00 -0500
  Eric, I think you are right about the O2 sensor, and the connection to the coolant temp sensor. I am going to check these...
• cylinder head sensor location
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:50:18 -0500
  I now have two cylinder head temp gauges with the long "sensor" that has the circular crimp on the end. Where do I bolt...
• Temp II sensor install
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 17:20:03 -0400
  I have a new sensor from the local dealer + o-ring. How much coolant will I lose when I install it? Any worries on...
• Coolant temp guage install
  Historical mailing list - jeff emrick
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 20:30:43 -0400
  Would it be possible to locate the wire that runs from the coolant temp sensor to the printed foil circuit, disconnect it from the...
• Re: Starts day, won't at night ...
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 May 2010 22:18:05 -0700
  ...sensors and usually the temp. II sensor is the > one I would change. I just haven't experienced this kind of behavior. > Maybe none...
• air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
  Historical mailing list - Glen Moon
  Thu, 6 Feb 2014 16:05:56 -0500
  ...Having mechanic put a Dokata cylinder head sensor under #3 plug, to gauge on dash. What should the temperture be? Glen
• Re: 1/4 mile syndrome is back!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:51:13 +0200
  ...First, there's another temperature sensor in there. Electrically this one is the same as the Temp II sensor, so if you get the...
• Some help with erratic idle
  Historical mailing list - Javier
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 23:22:21 -0000
  ...I�m thinking of taking a reading on this sensor measures, can anybody please tell me the paramenters (range) of work for the Temp...
• warm start stumble
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 11:35:06 -0600
  ...I'm thinking a sensor is failing, but not sure which one. Maybe a temp sensor, or maybe the O2 sensor not heating up...
• Re: What year is it really?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 07:07:51 -0600
  > Well, I picked up a temp 2 sensor for my thought to be 86 (so the title > says), but it didn't fit, called...
• Temp 2 Sensor Readings (Digijet-85 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 5 May 2008 17:36:19 -0400
  Does anyone have any baseline readings for the Temp 2 sensor? I have the Digijet Digitool hooked up to it and with the temp...
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:37:15 -0700
  ...if one took the engine temp gauge out of the cluster, connected >>> it straight to the temp sending unit (sensor) and 12+, would this...
• Re: Low idle at start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 10:41:59 -0700
  Ken & others, Where & what's the TEMP I sensor? I have the Bentley manual but I must admit to having trouble finding what I...
• Re: Cooling System Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 19:03:32 -0700
  ...either the coolant level sensor or the coolant temp sensor or the wiring to/from the coolant temp sensor. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John...
• O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:39:13 -0500
  ...I am assuming that this happened when the coolant temp sensor told the ECU to turn the heater off on the sensor. When I...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:16:47 -0800
  ...If not then look at temp 2 sensor. >> The temps 2 sensor rarely goes bad but the plug connection to it is a real...