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  • Re: rear end of van hotter than surface of sun-UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
    Mon, 11 Jun 2001 14:46:39 EDT
    ...a faulty oxygen sensor as the culprit. The way I tested it was to unplug the signal wire from the sensor (the single wire...
  • Re: Stickers, plaid and prunes
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Mar 1995 17:11:59 -0700
    ><snip> >and my brain is deplete of oxygen (hmmmm, does my brain have an O2 >sensor like my Westy?...something to ponder....) > ....................... Is your...
  • fluxuating idle
    Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
    Tue, 19 Aug 1997 16:25:11 -0700
    ...The air flow meter is new (not rebuilt), the oxygen sensor is new, the head temperature sensor is new. Got me a Probst book...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sat, 25 Mar 2006 07:34:43 -0800
    ...On a newer-style, self-heated O2 sensor, is the ground only for the heating element, or does the sensor also use that same...
  • Gas Mileage: Observations.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 8 Oct 2014 08:50:11 -0700
    My Digifant VW inline four (ABA from a 92/93 Jetta) again has an operative Oxygen sensor working with the Digifant engine management system...
  • Re: Engine (2.1L) kills once at first stop ??
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 May 2000 09:14:23 EDT
    ...By the way, something is wonky if you have to unplug your oxygen sensor to get the van to run correctly. Either the sender...
  • Re: What does this wire go to?
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 20:54:14 -0800
    ...The oxygen sensor seems to be connected okay, though > it looks as if I should disconnect it and check the wires. They may be...
  • Re: Temp 2 sensor, was: No low end Power
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:17:37 -0600
    ...If your cap, rotor, oxygen sensor and temp 2 sensor are all >taken care of, then this might be the way to go. >Vince...
  • Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:37:33 -0400
    I've done one of the Tiico conversions into a customer's Syncro, so here are my comments: ----- Original Message ----- >1) an oxygen sensor...
  • Re: My turn with the O2 sensor issue.
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:16:16 -0500
    ...of the O2 sensor, or even intake leak after AFM. Why? Your MPG is down. An exhaust leak introduces oxygen into the exhaust giving...
  • sensor not hot enough
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 08:16:05 -0800
    ...oxygen sensor question > > First, what happened to the old list? > > On oxygen sensors, I am looking at changing my > 1984GL > sensor over to a...
  • Re: intermittent rich running problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 26 May 2009 22:59:37 -0400
    ...The oxygen sensor voltage seems to be swinging between .1-.7 volts with the engine warmed up. Thanks for any help that you can...
  • Loss of power at altitude
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:47:57 -0800
    ...If I were to guess, I would think this could be the oxygen sensor malfunctioning and thus the fuel mixture is not lean enough...
  • Two warning lights come on TOGETHER
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:00:41 -0400
    My alternator and Oxygen sensor warning lights are occasionally flashing on and off. I can troubleshoot for the alt and Oxy lights, but why...
  • Re: Fuel Injector Question Part 4 (aircooled)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:55:52 -0600
    ...280 160 317# 0 280 160 319# Oxygen Sensor w/Connector - 0 258 001 964 Oxygen Sensor w/o Connector - 0 258 001 025...
  • Cheap O2 sensor - 90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Michael David Korsak
    Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:49:51 -0500
    ...Back to partsamerica.com, I search part #13913 and get a Bosch 3-wire Ford heated oxygen sensor listed at $35.99. I'd...
  • Re.Hego sensor Working
    Historical mailing list - Denis B\ilisle
    Sun, 08 Jun 1997 03:42:53 -0700
    ...the companie Mass sensor or hot wire type calculate the densite of the air more the air is cold more oxygen you have, so...
  • Continuing Engine Troubles
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Fri, 10 May 1996 19:26:15 -0500 (CDT)
    ...The weirdest thing that I see is that there is no voltage at the connected Oxygen sensor connector. Nothing. If the sensor is disconnected...
  • Re: New O2 Sensor now stuttering
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:16:31 -0700
    ...doesn't explain how hydrocarbon emissions rise when running without an oxygen sensor WITHOUT increasing fuel consumption. No rush, take your time. On Sun...
  • Re: OXS light reset location?
    Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
    Sun, 6 Dec 1998 08:27:19 -1000
    ...OXS light reset location? >Does anyone know where the precise location of the reset button for the >oxygen sensor light on an '87? > >Thanks...
  • problem 86 camper weekender
    Historical mailing list - aj
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 21:43:21 -0800
    ...What are some of the more logical things to take a look at? How does one check out the oxygen sensor? Any suggestions would...
  • Re: Cold Idle Problem
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 8 Sep 2017 14:49:37 -0400
    ...air temp, coolant temp, air flow, closed-throttle/wide-open throttle, rpm/TDC** (plus oxygen sensor for closed-loop operation). I can't tell...
  • Re: Subaru 2.2 running rough after a couple of minutes
    Historical mailing list - James Kim
    Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:18:46 -0800
    ...Then it starts running rough..." I think of the Oxygen Sensor which is supposed to come into the whole equation right at that point...
  • problems 86 westy camper weekender
    Historical mailing list - aj
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:05:56 -0800
    ...What are some of the other things I can look at given the above circumstances? How does one check out and oxygen sensor? etc...
  • Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:03:40 -0500
    ...They are the Coolant Temp Sensor,Hall Sender,Power Steering Pump Switch and the Oxygen Sensor. Well ok 5... and the idle stabilizer valve...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Tue, 1 Nov 2016 22:33:17 +0000
    ...out the Oxygen Sensor with a known good one.New Air Filter.New Fuel InjectorsNew Fuel Injection Temperature SensorNew Air Temperature SensorNew Throttle Position...
  • Re: 1.9 fuel injection / O2 problem
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Jun 1997 13:42:46 -0400
    ...weep a little, but not serious) >>coolant temperature sensor >>ECU >>Air Flow sensor >>Oxygen Sensor >> >>The fuel pressure is OK (30lbs). >>Fuel pressure regulator...
  • Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:40:04 -0700
    ...When fitting a heated oxygen sensor to a vanagon that had just a non-heated single wire one, what is the proper place to...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon camper
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 4 Sep 2006 23:22:50 -0400
    ...I changed the relays, the distributor, the oxygen sensor to no avail. Any suggestions? (not fun when it stops in the middle of an...
  • 2.1 High idle/stumbling when engine cold
    Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
    Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:00:40 -0500
    ...The temp II sensor was already replaced. I tried unplugging the oxygen sensor, and don't see any difference. Any ideas? Thanks, Ed in...
  • Re: Mufflers and OXS sensor
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:07:32 -0400
    ...What is the difference between the 15725 and 15735 oxygen sensors? Can I use either in a 1987 2.1L Vanagon. Is there a...
  • Dim glow on alternator/oxt lights
    Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 18:47:42 -0500
    ...I had a dim glow(Siegfried, not me) on the alternator/oxygen sensor lights. A little push on the gas got rid of it...
  • Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
    Historical mailing list - Germain
    Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:44:27 -0400
    ...Air flow in percent ( linear to volts reading) > Oxygen sensor reading in volts > Oxygen sensor pulsation between 0V and 0.5V > Motor running hours...
  • Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:55:53 -0500
    ...There is nothing that says no sensor, no start. In fact, the procedure to set ignition timing calls for disconnecting the temp 2 sensor...
  • Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:53:13 -0400
    ...Could this be the cause of the 'Vanagon Sydrome?' -Larry Gary Stearns wrote: > Do oxygen sensors require grounding through the exhaust system? Could this...
  • Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:57:09 -0400
    ...a port in it for an Oxygen senor. Well, I don't need to put an O2 sensor there, as there is already one...
  • Re: 79-83 CA exhaust system
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 11:24:49 -0700
    ...Darrell Boehler <midwesty@MIDWEST.NET> >------------- >Hi Volks, > You can insert a heated oxygen sensor (3 or 4) wire most anywhere in >the exhaust, before...
  • Re: Problem with running rich when motor warm......90 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
    Mon, 30 Dec 2002 08:34:52 -0600
    ...starts running rogh, > stalling, and smoking black...........I am leaning towards Oxygen Sensor on > this one........... > > Anyone have a vote? > > Adam P > 81 Westy...
  • Re: Water in Oxy sensor.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
    Fri, 29 Jan 1999 20:03:27 -0800
    ...good idea to "seal" the oxy sensor. I believe that it needs to "breathe" to sense ambient oxygen content or it may not work...
  • Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 16 May 2012 02:06:00 -0400
    ...If the ECI is running closed-loop (listening to the oxygen sensor in the exhaust) it will dial back the pulse time until the...
  • Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:50:31 -0700
    John-Reed Maffeo wrote: > > I failed emissions:( and I need to fix something so that I can get > it to pass. > > Suggestions? Check the...
  • Re: Smog! Won't Pass????
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:49:22 -0400
    ...Have installed new oxygen sensor. Need recommendations of what else to test. Warren C. ------------------------------------------------------------ --== Sent via Deja.com ==-- http://www.deja.com/
  • Oxygen Sensor monitor available.
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Mon, 20 May 2002 08:22:46 -0400
    Greeting and Salutaions: I put together a few of these circuits for friends and have some left over if you would like to experiment...
  • Re: Is the Pigtail enough? (Vanagon Syndrome)
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:35:35 -0500
    ...Bad oxygen sensor? David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si
  • Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
    ...hardware4 wire oxygen sensorfull instructions in PDF > format. (See link at right)utilize your stock muffler and catalytic converterengine lid requires > no modification > and...
  • Re: Problem with running rich when motor warm......90 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Sun, 29 Dec 2002 23:35:11 -0500
    ...starts > running rogh, > stalling, and smoking black...........I am leaning towards > Oxygen Sensor on > this one........... > > Anyone have a vote? > > Adam P > 81 Westy...
  • Re: off to Yellowstone! And we're back...
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Tue, 7 Aug 2001 21:15:41 -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: ECU and lean idle
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:16:14 -0400
    ...Ditto any exhaust leaks, they suck as well as blow so false oxygen gets to the sensor. Your ECU might benefit from cleaning the...
  • Re: Pressure regulator
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 02:16:36 -0400
    ...Hurley wrote: > I'm looking to buy a pressure regulator - and maybe an oxygen sensor - any > ideas? Then I'll need to adjust the...
  • Re: WBX Digitool/ Digital Engine Analyzer
    Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
    Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:16:49 -0400
    ...Specifically in my experience it warned me of potential and actual failure for the Oxygen sensor, temp sensor II, battery output and the throttle...
  • Re: Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:36:50 -0500
    ...Unplug this from the black wire that goes to the oxygen sensor and see if your symptoms go away. If they do and the...
  • Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:07:38 -0700
    ...with a NOx > sniffer? > Nah, you can just use a wideband oxygen sensor. NOx is a secondary effect of lean mixture, so you might...
  • No power
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:42:25 -0800
    ...before the >last fixes which were new oxygen sensor and wire >rebuild and a new temp >sensor. Any help to get the power back...
  • Re: oxygen sensor input wire
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:43:11 -0400
    At 06:48 PM 7/27/2009, Ken Lewis wrote: >I spliced in an unshield wire to the front to run one of my...
  • 88 vanagon oxs light
    Historical mailing list - julie sommer
    Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:46:37 -0700
    ...The oxygen sensor light and the battery light simultaneously come on when she wants to shift into a higher gear. Is this old news...
  • Really Really Rich
    Historical mailing list - William Copich
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 19:50:50 -0400
    ...Could this be an oxygen sensor problem? Maybe somebody can identify the source of this problem. If not, is there a data base where...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor splice instructions?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 20:54:46 -0500
    > Today I ordered an O2 sensor fr Bus Depot. > They said that instructions were not included, > suggested I check the list archives. > > Frank G...
  • Re: Splicing O2 sensor?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 27 May 1999 10:55:59 -0400
    ...The other one is > cheaper but if you splice this oxygen sensor incorrectly it will > cause more problems than it solves. With all due...
  • Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
    Historical mailing list - Dave C
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 00:23:24 -0500
    At 1:27 PM -0600 2/22/2000, HERMANN DE BOER wrote: >When I start my van both the oxygen and the alternator LEDs...
  • Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:17:28 -0800
    ...Original ECU program is in process, but the signal of MAGNUM oxygen >sensor powerchip is cheating it in each microsecond delivering higher >horsepower, torque...