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• running rich--> Solved!?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 11:27:59 -0700
  ...But i did notice an unstable oxygen sensor reading 1)replaced oxygen sensor and connector with a flaps one (the 'old' one (bosch) had...
• Re: 1/4 mile syndrome is back!
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 10:16:56 +0200
  Hi again, It's the oxygen sensor! I waited all week for the problem to show up again, and when it did last night...
• oxygen sensor test
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 16:35:27 -0800
  ...Then I started the engine, and read about .8 volts across the oxygen sensor, then I stuck a AA with the positive side toward...
• Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:16:11 -0500
  ...Air flow in percent ( linear to volts reading) Oxygen sensor reading in volts Oxygen sensor pulsation between 0V and 0.5V Motor running hours...
• Combi Relay
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 21:09:55 -0600
  OK, problem to date: '82 Westy, air-cooled, no oxygen sensor (no connector for it). Engine starts and runs fine when ambient temperature is...
• Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 19:05:50 -0400
  ...And there have been many warnings to be very careful and judicious in use of anti-seize compound on the O2 sensor installation. -- Sam...
• bosch info: vanagons 1986-1991
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:07:06 CDT
  ...Air Flow Meter 0 280 202 079 0 280 202 079 Oxygen Sensor w/Connector 0 258 003 931 0 258 003 931 Pressure...
• Re: Oxs lite stays on.............
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 20:33:59 -0600
  ...a camping trip this weekend and somewhere along the way the oxygen > sensor light came on. Engine seemed to be unaffected by this, thank...
• Catalytic converter comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:13:34 -0400
  There has been quite a bit of talk here lately about oxygen sensors; how about a comparison to a related item- catalytic converters? I...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sun, 21 May 2017 12:24:41 -0700
  ...The computer looks at all of the sensors immediately when you start the van except for the oxygen sensor which is on a time...
• Re: bucking/ what fix
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 21:19:55 -0400
  ...The Oxygen Sensor has only one signal wire and that signal is in the 0-1 volt range. But that 0-1 volt is...
• New 0xygen Sensor Alternative
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 16:58:53 -0400
  ...Well, for those who don't want to pay $119 for an oxygen sensor, but want a faster/easier solution than going out and...
• Re: Hot Starting (a) vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 Aug 94 12:54:30 CDT
  ...UNLESS IT SPECIFICALLY SAYS "ok for oxygen sensors". cause if you use the wrong stuff, it will destroy the sensors usefullness very very quickly...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:46:52 -0700
  ...without needing to be > recharged. > > Prolly the biggest consumer would be the oxygen sensor - I can't see the ECU > needing bags of current... > >
• 1984 Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon For Sale
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 02:50:30 +0000
  ...Cylinder heads Coolant pipes from front to rear Thermostat Coolant Temperature Sensor Distributor Cap and Rotor Plug Wires Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Oxygen Sensor...
• O2 mixture questions
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 13:38:00 EDT
  I have several questions when it comes to adjusting my mixture using the oxygen sensor. 1. Do I have to disconnect the sensor with...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:58:32 -0700
  ...right away ? or after warmed up ? oxygen sensor doesn't even figure into running until closed loop is acheived in a few minutes. I...
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 15:53:12 EST
  ...Oxygen sensor 5. Coolant Temp sensor and o-ring(cheap) 6. Thermostat and o-ring(if hasn't been replaced recently) 7. Studs/Bolts...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burning gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:54:26 -0800
  ...that's for oxygen sensor heat. ( a 12 V heating element inside the oxygen sensor. You can leave it connected, or disconnec it. ) the...
• It's a mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Apr 1997 21:00:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So far, I have replaced the spark plugs, wires, coil, cap, rotor,and oxygen sensor. I have tested other components of the FI system...
• Idle running up and down
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Sat, 23 May 2009 21:05:39 -0700
  ...throttle postioning switch oxygen sensor fuel injectors can anyone add anything to this that might help us. Thanks, deek
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:41:30 -0600
  ...I have read all the posts concerning >>>> oxygen sensor grounds and I have questions. >>>> >>>> Where does the oxygen sensor ground(green wire)? >>>> Does it...
• Re: Urgent: NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:29:58 -0400
  ...NEED HELP, Weird Van Thing > sounds kinda like the oxygen sensor wires are melted (insulation > burned through) and water from the rain is getting...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 02:59:01 -0500
  Jere Hawn wrote: >Greetings All, > >I have sent the posts on the oxygen sensors and splicing. The question: with the $40 one with the...
• Re: VW Fuel Injection Information (was SS header)
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:17:50 -0400
  ...Digijet is a VW name for the Bosch L-Jetronic with Lambda (Lambda is Bosch speak for an Oxygen sensor feedback loop) The book...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:35:20 -0600
  ...Now, that is more expensive than an oxygen sensor, but replacing an oxygen sensor that was not bad would not have fixed the problem...
• bosch info: vanagons 1980-1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:53 CDT
  ...280 160 317# 0 280 160 319# Oxygen Sensor w/Connector - 0 258 001 964 Oxygen Sensor w/o Connector - 0 258 001 025...
• Re: Oxygen sensor-replace or unplug?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:25:48 -0700
  ...If this is an acceptable solution, why would anyone > bother ever replacing it? Does anyone else on the list leave their faulty > oxygen sensor...
• Re: Ethanol
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 7 Nov 94 16:28:17 PST
  ...On vehicles with oxygen sensors, very little changes > > except fuel mileage which drops (there's less heat available in Ethanol). On > > vehicles without O2...
• hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sun, 18 May 2008 09:43:39 -0700
  The first time this bucking happened at high speeds to me, was last summer after purchasing gas at a CA Chevron station, and in...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:43:14 -0700
  ...amount of oxygen in the exhaust). Problems with a computer sensor such as the coolant temperature sensor, air flow meter, MAP sensor, etc.. Problems...
• 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Van Pelt, Steve
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:02:58 -0600
  ...I have done all the usual checks such as disconnecting temperature two sensor, disconnecting the oxygen sensor, checking with a can of carb cleaner...
• Re: emissions inspection failed on 83
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:59:41 -0500
  ...check the Bentley for the exact number) A bad temperature sensor or oxygen sensor could cause rich running. Transporter Werkes in Raleigh has a...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:22:25 -0600
  ...mechanic, have done:replaced fuel filter, replaced oxygen sensor, replaced distributor cap and rotor and replaced Oxygen Flow Meter. It runs better at city...
• Re: heater
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 17:45:49 -0600
  ...I don't think it has any kind off low oxygen shutoff. However, it uses a lot less fuel than anything I looked at...
• Re: Advice on 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:20:13 -0500
  ...this with a cold engine, it may cut out.Is your oxygen sensor hooked up correctly?Maybe adjust the distributor a tiny bit.Just...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 21 May 2017 08:36:56 -0700
  ...The computer looks at all of the sensors immediately > when you start the van except for the oxygen sensor which is on a time...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 16:01:57 PST
  >> >>The idle switch is more critical for idle/low speed smoothness. >>Don't blow this one off in the adjustments/tune-up. >> The idle...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:17:46 -0400
  ...leak upstream of the sensor it will drive the mixture way rich trying to get rid of the excess oxygen. -- David Beierl - Providence RI...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:29:58 -0500
  ...The question was about making use of the "extra" LEDs, then someone else brought up the oxygen sensor LED. I do the prestart check...
• Re: "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this? (Solved, thank s!)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 10:32:19 -0600
  ...but no > >oxygen sensor! It appears they put the bill-me-every-60K box in the > >federal vans as well, presumably a dealer loyalty...
• Re: which one?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 13:04:26 -0800
  ...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: off to Yellowstone! And we're back...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:30:22 -0700
  ...To make a 200 mile story short, once i cut the oxygen sensor wire, it ran pretty good (18 mpg). After 500 miles of...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burning gas in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:14:19 -0500
  ...in regards to the 1st suggestion of disconnecting the oxygen sensor, we did so at the connector and the problem seemed to persist during...
• Re: bosch info: vanagons 1980-1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 16 Aug 94 10:10:15 CDT
  On Tue, 16 Aug 94 10:04:09 CDT David Carment said: >Joel, when you say oxygen sensor with and without connector, what do...
• Re: 87 Syncro Engine dying & Seattle Mech reference
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 18:02:57 -0500
  ...Also disconnect the black single spade connecting the Oxygen Sensor (located just below the coil). Now try running the engine. If it runs well...
• '85 GL Loss of Fuel Economy
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Miller
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:11:08 EDT
  ...The hesitation/bucking/loss of power problem on my '85GL was solved by replacing the plugs,rotor/cap, and oxygen sensor. The Problem now...
• Re: 84 Exhaust Question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 10:13:51 -0400
  ...gas analyzer -- there's another port on your cat for the oxygen sensor. The diagnostic port is where your local engine ninja would hook...
• Re: heater
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 13:13:43 -0800
  ...It has a tip over and CO sensor. > They work ok. How well do the Mr. Heaters work at altitude? The FAQ on their...
• Re: Emission test on 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:01:50 -0500
  Well Sallye, it looks like you need a new catalytic converter and a new oxygen sensor. Sorry, but it costs money to keep our...
• Re: Digijet Diagnostic Aide
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 12:46:52 -0800
  Throw a mulit pol switch in there so you can monitor voltages (temp2 and oxygens sensor mainly). Basicially, just make a digitool :-) -Matthew Matthew...
• Re: Really Really Rich
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 18:39:42 -0600
  ...It runs fine, for about a minute then degrades rapidly to > sputtering and spitting. > Could this be an oxygen sensor problem? > Maybe somebody can...
• Re: Help!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:52:10 -0700
  I'd be suspicious of a short-to-ground in the oxygen sensor. When (if) it acts up again, try disconnecting the single wire...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 20:39:52 -0800
  ...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: Gas consumption higher in winter? The Reasons!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:51:44 -0500
  Both oxygenated-ethanol blended fuels are becoming the norm. Part of it is EPA requirements for the renewable (!) sources. There is a reduction of...
• no start/road trip
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Sun, 25 May 1997 12:06:18 -0230 (NDT)
  ...He installed new ignition wires, cap and rotor and last week he installed a new oxygen sensor to cure a low idle problem. Any...
• Re: gas consumption
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 13:11:33 -0800
  > Have you ever thought of replacing the Oxygen sensor? If this is worn out or Unknown command - "HAVE". Try HELP. > defective it could be...
• vanagon engine stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 00:52:54 EDT
  ...factory airbox, w/injectors,brand new muffler and cat, a new oxygen sensor and other misc. parts. all stuff is best offer- if anyone...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:06:47 -0800
  Dennis, Where are you getting that if the ecu sees an open Temp II sensor it provides lots of extra fuel ??????? Are you just...
• Re: oxs light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 21:41:36 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Larry Alofs wrote: > > Andy Zappe wrote: > > > > just had my oxygen sensor light come on today. 85 westy with 93k...