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FI harness help needed
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:57:28 -0400
Hi Volks, One of my projects today was to install a new O2 sensor on my van and hook it up to one of...
Re: FI harness help needed
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:46:13 -0700
...The thick and stiff green wire is the one for the O2 sensor. It is coax so great care must be taken with it...
Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:25:29 -0400
...The O2 sensor cooling is a design flaw. That is why the 2.1 engines use a heated sensor. Also, the 1.9 liter...
O2 sensor trouble
Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 18:45:40 -0400
Hi list, Van runs terrific and all is well with the o2 sensor unplugged for over 1 year now. I figured since I was...
Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:08:29 -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...
060412 smog tests
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:25:02 -0700
...Replacing exhaust pipes (1-3 pipe, 2-4 pipe and Y-pipe all cracked) Plugs (trying platinum, single electrode) Distributor cap Rotor O2 sensor...
O2 Sensor Readings
Historical mailing list - John Clavin
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:34:49 -0600
...I seem to be getting strange readings from my O2 sensor. On some occasions, it seems to read fine with a warm idling engine...
Re: O2 sensor testing
Historical mailing list - David Menche
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 15:27:40 -0800
...O2 sensor testing Is there a way to check if the O2 is operating under normal parameters?
Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:05:21 -0600
...the O2 sensor i again modulating the fuel mix > properly....When running with the O2 sensor disconnected from the ECU, I > was seeing around...
(LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:55:38 EST
...Replaced O2 sensor Questions 1. What is/are the symptom(s) of an O2 sensor going bad? 2. Could the timing affect this problem...
Re: O2 sensor stuff
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 07:44:41 -0700
...O2 sensor stuff > With all the talk about the 'Digijet Stumble' -- a problem that has been bugging me for a while -- I decided to...
O2 sensor and exhaust questions
Historical mailing list - Casa Gofastica motorcycle service
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 16:49:14 -0700
Does any one know of a cheaper alternative to an O2 sensor for an '86 GL? My other cars (Alfa GTV6 and Alfetta) both...
Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 6 Jan 2016 22:05:38 +0000
...One of the things I did was to put in a new O2 sensor. The previous one had its wires cut by the "mechanic...
o2 sensor voltage
Historical mailing list - Shawn Fowler
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 14:28:37 -0700
Howdy all, I popped a meter on my o2 sensor at the clip 24" away from the sensor and was getting quickly changing voltages...
Re: [Re: O2 Sensor Questions]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 14:36:54 MST
...I then disconnected the O2 sensor and all is well again. Could it in fact be a screwed O2 sensor or the wire that...
O2 Sensor discovery
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:55:02 -0500
...i disconnected the O2 sensor. A-Hah! Now, once warmed up, my van seems to pull through the gears much more consistently. There is...
Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 16 May 2008 19:43:02 -0500
...With the engine warm, a properly working O2 sensor connected to the ECU should show a voltage that goes up and down between one...
Re: Did the mechanic do something?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:37:51 -0700
...Mark Sam Walters wrote: > Charles, > > Attached are some files for assistance in diagnosis of fuel injection > system difficulties. > > Disconnect the O2 sensor and see...
Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 13:27:46 -0600
...I can't get my O2 sensor out and a new one is sitting on the work bench. I may have a little cat...
Re: O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Thu, 3 Oct 2002 06:27:15 -0400
...2> turn off engine and disconnect O2 sensor from ECU but leave monitor connected to sensor. 3>start engine and adjust AFM spring to...
Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 06:46:33 EDT
...I have been driving Matilda with the O2 sensor disconnected since the new Boston Bob engine went in. Put on 1200 miles, she's...
Re: O2 sensor stuff
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:18:36 -0600
...The mixture will vary quite a bit without an o2 sensor. I like the idea of a near perfect mixture for many reasons, so...
Re: Hesitation at low RPM
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Apr 1990 10:10:34 -0400
...Rabbit book for testing the O2 sensor with a battery and a dwell meter. If you cant find it email me back Btw, the...
O2 sensor lite
Historical mailing list - John Andersen
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:10:14 -0700
My 81 runs badly with the O2 sensor hooked up but when I unplug it the motor smoothes out and runs much better. The...
Where is *your* O2 Sensor?
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
Sat, 18 May 2002 10:07:50 -0500
Folks, On my '89 Westy, my O2 sensor is screwed into my catalytic converter. It's attached just beyond where the exhaust pipe connects...
Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:02:07 -0400
What did this O2 sensr shields look like? Thanks, Tony -- 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo" 85 Vanagon "El Guapo" 90 Fuji Ace
O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 19:44:57 -0800
I had a Bosch generic three wire O2 sensor go bad after it was a month old. The Bosch representative said it was the...
O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 19:44:57 -0800
I had a Bosch generic three wire O2 sensor go bad after it was a month old. The Bosch representative said it was the...
O2 Sensor Idea (long)
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 20:49:21 -0400
...That's why on later models, car companies started incorporating O2 sensor heaters. What this does is give excellent (rich) running when cold, probably...
Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 18:04:43 -0800
...This indicates > a rich condition or to little O2.When there is O2 in the exhaust (lean), > the inside and outside of the sensor...
Re: Engine o2 out of spec
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 06:44:49 -0600
...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: 91 westy starts hard and stalls when cold
Historical mailing list - John
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:38:46 -0400
...You could have an unmetered air leak or a O2 sensor malfunction. To check the O2 sensor unplug the sensor wire with ihe ignition...
Re: O2 sensor light on means?
Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
Sun, 8 Jun 1997 13:58:36 -0700 (PDT)
...O2 sensor light on means? > >At 03:36 PM 6/8/97 -0500, you wrote: >>Ironically from the way back from the VW show...
4-wire O2 sensor swap...
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 14:58:33 -0700
Well, it was time for a new O2 sensor. Mine was acting sluggish and it turns out that the heater was no good (open...
Re: O2 sensor
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Dec 1996 18:18:12 -0500
...and was told i loose power after warm up due to a bad O2 sensor. so i decided to call up my local supplier...
Re: rear end of van hotter than surface of sun-UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 16:18:56 EDT
The O2 sensor provides input to the ECU so that it can 'fine tune' the air fuel mixture. While you may be able to...
Re: adjusting CO with O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 20 Oct 2002 15:33:28 -0400
Pat; I disconnect the O2 sensor from the ECU and then monitor the output of the sensor while making the adjustments. Check my web...
Re: Generic O2 sensor installation
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:56:21 -0800
> > I am ready to install a new O2 sensor in my van, and it is a Bosch > > > single wire type. > > > > Can anyone tell me...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:38:39 -0400
Mike, do you have another vehicle with good O2 sensor? Just scope that one and compare. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: O2 sensor question 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 14:54:17 -0400
...HOT DOG! Mystery solved that hangy down thing and the magazine >drawing look alike! It's my O2 sensor. <snerk> >at cylinder #1. They...
Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 09:39:58 -0700
If you have an '86 or later with the O2 sensor on the cat, you can either have a muffler shop cut out the...
Re: O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:56:29 -0500
...O2 Sensor problem > > OK > New o2 sensor installed and it doing exactly the same as before. > With engine warm and running and o2 sensor...
Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 8 Jul 2012 11:23:06 -0700
...Even fully closed the O2 sensor should > compensate. On the 1.9L engines incorrect setting can add to the factors > that cause that idle...
Re: cheap new o2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 14:13:30 -0800
...cheap new o2 sensor >Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 14:53:21 -0500 > >has anyone that has done a I-4 conversion found any...
Re: Left over parts....
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 3 Jun 2007 10:09:34 -0700
...I miss something? > > TIA > Ken Lewis > http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help > O2 Sensor monitoring Gadget sold here >
Re: Is it safe to saw through an o2 sensor ?
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:16:03 -0600
Dave, O2 sensors (if I recall correctly) are a ceramic compound, which, in the prescence of oxygen, releases free electrons and causes a current...
Need o2 sensor help
Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
Mon, 21 May 2001 20:06:48 -0500
Anyone in the Chicago area have a digitool that I could borrow to solve a problem with the o2 sensor on my '85 Westy...
Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 17 Jul 1998 09:42:58 -0100
> My '85 is running better with the O2 sensor disconnected. I have a problem > at idle and when accelerating from a stop when the...
Re: cheap new o2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 20:45:10 EST
Extensively discussed in the archives. Includes sensor choices, wiring methods and troubleshooting. Frank Grunthaner
Re: O2 Red Warning Light?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 17:32:41 -0400
At 13:59 6/4/99 -0700, PhamA wrote: >Hi, >I just replaced the O2 sensor on my 84 1.9L. Disappointingly, the red...
Re: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:35:34 -0500
...I had a similar problem with the O2 sensor on mine as well. The sensor wire is a shielded cable and the shield is...
Digifant II O2 sensor....My questions answered...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 6 Aug 2014 20:58:06 -0700
...So my O2 sensor failed...perhaps because the wiring is/was aged and brittle and maybe shorting out....I had another spare one. the...
Tacho Cluster and Parts for 89 Vanagon Q. Cluster Housing, O2 Sensor, Harness Diagram, Things to look out for...
Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 23:10:40 +1000
...O2 Sensor The older cluster also has an O2 Sensor LED, whereas my Caravelle doesn't have an O2 Sensor. I presume the O2...
Re: Which O2 sensor wrap-up
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:57:05 -0700
Thanks to everyone that responded to my post about which O2 sensor to get. I went to my local FLAPS and got a "universal...
Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 16:08:49 +0000
...as suggested the O2 sensor, the temp2 sensor, the throttle body switch all can give the syndrome... as for the AFM the things to...
Re: O2 sensors effect on power
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:57:58 -0500
At 12:22 PM 3/6/2001, Mark Keller wrote: >The O2 sensor is only used on engines with catalytic convertors. The >pre cat...
Re: O2 sensors effect on power
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:57:58 -0500
At 12:22 PM 3/6/2001, Mark Keller wrote: >The O2 sensor is only used on engines with catalytic convertors. The >pre cat...
Re: troubleshooting a starting problem
Historical mailing list - Ben S
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:37:40 -0600
I thought the o2 sensor was ignored by the ecu during start-up? On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 6:53 AM, Chris S...
re. O2 sensor output voltage
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:35:16 -0700
...what O2 sensor output range is considered = normal with the ECU adjusting things? I thought that the O2 sensor / = ECU combination attempts to adjust...
Ques.for 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Chris Markov
Mon, 23 Feb 1998 20:38:26 -0800
...I plan to buy a new can but I still need an O2 sensor. I need the connector for the O2 sensor that plugs...