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• Re: monitors and rear view cameras
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:51:08 -0800
  ...I suspect the CCD sensors are all about the same, but the lenses vary greatly. That little Kenwood is so good that it not...
• O2 Sensorama, was: A few unrelated questions
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:55:22 -0400
  ...Think of it this way, your FI system has three basic components; sensors, injectors, and a brain to guide the quantity of fuel injected...
• Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:56:32 EST
  Diagnosing Oxygen Sensors: The oxygen sensor is really a simple device : It tells the engine computer how much O2 (oxygen) is left in the...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 22:52:55 -0800
  Those sensors will last and work a long time if occasionaly pulled out and cleaned(those 2 metal pins with very fine sandpaper). The...
• Return or an old problem
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 22:38:24 -0500
  ...Checked all the FI parts (injectors, temp sensors, vacuum leaks etc.) even tried replacing the AFM. No Luck. Got to the point I was...
• Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 23:14:38 -0500
  Before anyone begins tearing apart AFMs and O2 sensors, I'd suggest checking your vacuum hoses. This fixed my high idle problem immediately. Dave...
• 85 westi "still" gotta problem but not as bad
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 12 May 2004 14:54:40 -0400
  ...im going to recheck the temp sensors again but beyond that im going to have to take it in to find the issue. any...
• 83 temperature gauge goes berserk
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:19:34 -0700
  ...The sensors have been replaced, and it is not actually running hot at all. I know it is not running hot, but everytime it...
• Coolant Temp Sensors (Gauge)
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Thu, 19 May 2005 21:33:52 -0400
  Hi Volks, A question for someone with ETKA, or who actually knows: both the Vanagon Syncro and at least some of the Rabbits used...
• Re: help....84 starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 May 2006 15:17:43 -0500
  Sounds like a common failure mode for Hall sensors. Just one of many possibilities I suppose. Larry A. A. B. Czerny wrote: >I've...
• Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 11:21:40 -0400
  ...battery would kick the ECU to closed--is that wrong? Heated sensors are better, but I think there's still an engineering flaw involved.
• Re: Generic, three-wire, 02 sensor choice for digifant?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 23:07:31 -0400
  ...I have just read Ken > Wilford's post on "cheapy 3-wire universal sensors." I would rather spend > $100 and solve my occasional "stumbling...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:34:56 -0700
  ...temp sensors? > > > Thanks Everyone! >> >> I was just assuming it was aluminum? >> There was a very thin hard / brittle coating on the >> inside dia of...
• Re: carburetor on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 12:47:26 -0800
  ...M --- Warren Lail <wlail@OU.EDU> wrote: > We all have so many problems with AFMs, ECUs, O2 sensors, Temp II sensors, throttle body > switches...
• Re: MODERATOR Trimming replies was Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:44:04 -0400
  At 10:32 PM 8/5/2009, Jake de Villiers wrote: >Blahblah blah blah Jake. Instructions is what we need David, not >imprecations. Imprecations...
• Re: A/C compressor not turning
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 19:51:57 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-13 16:31:47 EDT, you write: >Outside temperature was 70F so the temp sensors should have allowed...
• Vanagon Oil Pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Phil Meyers
  Thu, 20 Jul 95 09:38:21 -0500
  ...However, there are two oil pressure sensors for the idiot light: one at the water pump and one between the two cyls on the...
• Erratic Power
  Historical mailing list - Duane Teske
  Tue, 13 May 1997 15:27:26 -0500
  ...Fuel filter Plug wires Oxy sensor temp and airflow sensors (ugh) Does anyone have any experience with symptoms like these -- can you suggest which...
• CO Adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Vic and Bonnie Welker
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 18:08:36 -0500
  ...I have a couple of O2 sensors, any way to use an external O2 sensor and meter to calculate CO Increase/decrease? My van...
• Bogging leaving the line...
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sat, 10 May 2003 19:45:47 -0400
  ...With the o2 sensor disconnected, does the computer ignore some other sensors? If so that would explain why the engine runs fine without the...
• Sensors, rough running and problems
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 11:45:52 -0600
  ...I thought I had this fixed by replacing the distributor (hall sensor problem), adjusting the timing and replacing the temperature sensors. These things helped...
• Re: oil temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 12:25:08 -0800
  ...oil temp sensors >My 81 has a oil temp sensor in the little round plate on the bottom of the >engine right in front...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:09:03 -0400
  > Well, Bosch invented them, and QC of many aftermarket parts is suspect. They > are used in an extreme heat and vibration application, contain platinum...
• Re: Thermostat housing differences, syncro and non
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:48:00 -0400
  ...Do the two different sensors work the same? Can I leave the syncro one in place and carry on? Thanks, Steve
• Re: external temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:33:42 -0800
  ...well for me: < http://www2.oregonscientific.com/cat-Weather-sub-Weather-Sensors-prod-Wireless-Waterproof-Temperature-Sensor.html > mounted on the dash and the...
• Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Mon, 7 Jan 2154 22:32:38 -0500
  ...Injectors fuel lines coolant hoses ECU AMM wiring (?) Oxy Sensor temp sensors alternato ( the bosches on my '87 900S and '85 SPG SAABS are...
• 86'Gl nogo
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:26:40 -0700
  ...I did a static check of all the sensors, all check out ok. I'm thinking computer, but why would it backfire and die...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:46 -0700
  ...Does this affect the location of the temp sensors? Thanks again, Jonathan On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 6:48 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:30:39 -0400
  ...Based upon that, it may be that the Mk3 Jetta and Vanagon > sensors have the same specs. If so.... > > My VanaJetta swap has had...
• Re: [DIESEL] Diesel Coolant Filling Question - Raise the front or not?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 14:45:28 -0700
  ...I had a new radiator, so before putting the front grill back on, I took out one of the temp sensors and filled the...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:30:01 -0500
  ...All this is dependent on the Temp sensors working correctly. It the Temp sensors have a fault, then this little ISV test may not...
• Re: OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:13:53 -0400
  ...Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:02:48 -0500 > >Zoltan, just wait till you see where those sensors are and how hard they >are >to...
• Another question about O2 sensors..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:45:06 -0700
  ...way, like unplug a vac line, or one of the other sensors and get some indication that the new O2 sensor is or is...
• Re: Why not CIS? RE: Images of South African van on website
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:57:47 -0800
  ...two temp sensors, an O2 sensor, and an airflow meter. -- John Bange
• 87' Syncro runs rough until warm
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 19:08:10 -0700
  ...if the problem went away it was one of the three sensors (temp, thermo time sw, O2). If not, it is possibly the (OH...
• E Check
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 01:21:46 -0400
  ...flow meter or more complicated like excessive fuel pressure or temp sensors out of specs. If you drove across country excessively rich, your catalytic...
• Re: Wasserboxer engine for sale:
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 17:45:26 -0700
  ...and manifolds, clutch, > sensors, wiring harness, > mounting, heat shield, cooling hoses, idle units, > and all that I will not > need for the conversion. > > Pancho...
• Westfalia Info/Books
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:05:24 -0700
  ...Camper parts so I could find a step by step guide on how to fix the water sensors? Thanks- -eric '85 Westfalia Vanagon GL
• Re: Bus Depot OXS Dilemma; Where Is the Truth?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 08:54:05 -0500
  ...exhaust stream > Test controls; > > Are the resistance wire's on your sensors the same length? > > Boy for a minute there I thought would never...
• Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:44:35 -0600
  ...manifold and get the 2.1L water pump, t-stat >housing, sensors, oil cooler, etc. The 2.1 also uses a larger throttle >body...
• Re: [Re: Oxygen sensor: is a shielded wire necessary?]
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 01:15:03 MST
  ...I believe the Bus Depot advertises generic sensors that have to be spliced that way in order to make the connection, also. How can...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Oct 2015 - Special issue (#2015-368)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 20:43:55 -0400
  ...If we do that we are fine." Or we could (will) talk about tires, oil pressure or removing oxygen sensors� Ian On 10-02...
• Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:40:14 -0800
  ...When the engine hickups it could be any of a dozen sensors, filters, pumps, etc. At least with carbs I can keep it running...
• was: Re: diesel parts - Now: what is needed for a Golf conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:01:56 -0600
  ...engine mounts bell-housing fuel injection system and associated controllers and sensors adaption plate? (Am I correct on this?) engine carrier?? Marshall Ruskin 84...
• Re: How many Vanagon list members
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:03:15 EST
  ...if that means two people sharing about oil changes and oxy sensors. If you have something positive to add to "what ever "Is being...
• Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:29:46 -0400
  ...Mine does it ALL THE TIME right now after both oil sensors have beeb replaced during an engine flip. Must be the ground somewhere...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:59:43 -1000
  ...When the sensors are weak or the catalyst is shot >> the sensors can get to cold due to highway wind and stop working. From...
• Re: 060412 AFM question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:16:28 -0400
  ...all the do it yourself injection systems are going to wide band sensors for tuning as they are much more accurate than thimble type...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 07:03:31 -0500
  ...I was wondering with that if I needed to drop the two sensors in the radiator to match? Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD...
• Problem: 88 Auto Front Radiator Fan comes on when I turn on the van.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:21:32 -0400
  ...All temp sensors on the engine and coolant system were replaced 1 year ago as well as all coolant lines and a coolant flush...
• Re: Got our new Throttle Body- going to the mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 09:55:44 -0400
  02 or temp 2 sensors or wiring most every time. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• Re: FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:52:21 -0500
  ...This trick will only work when both sensors are at the same temperature, like first thing in the morning. At the ECU plug, hold...
• Re: need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:56:43 -0400
  ...Sorry for the misinformation, Larry L&A Johnson wrote: > Gary, there are two coolant temperature sensors: > 1 pin sender, VW 049 919 501, for...
• temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 17:48:11 -0500
  ...At 20F both sensors should read around 9k ohms, but mine both read 4k, which matches 50F. My old temp 2 sensor in the...
• Grounds
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 12 May 2001 17:00:46 EDT
  ...Where are the sensors that would indicate a failure in the brake system and how would I check them to see if my problem...
• Re: Reply to Robert Keezer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 22:34:16 -0600
  ...I alread know all I want about Tires, Dual Batteries, Solar Panels, O2 sensors, Leaking heads, breaking down the suspension on Vanagons. Did you...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:18:48 -0700
  Does this shop advocate changing the air in the tires, too? Maybe > only on Fridays? ;-) I'm a strong believer in changing the air...
• Re: O2 Sensors - Bad Air
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 17:16:30 -0400
  The air in my tires is only one year old....does that make my van worth $6,000.00? See everyone at Leavenworth later...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:50:45 +0000
  ...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: fuel mixture adjustment on 81 Vanagons (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 16:43:45 EST
  ...In a fuel injected system, many sensors around the engine send data to a computer. This computer tells the injectors to squirt a little...