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• Re: o2 sensor didn't solve it
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:01:55 -0800
  The oxygen sensor is ignored by the ECU during starting and for a period of time after the engine is running. You should make...
• Re: what is this wire...?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:48:01 -0800
  ...Guess that's more than two items - lol ! And perhaps oxygen sensor, and assuming air flow meter is good, tho I wouldn't expect...
• Re: Oxygen sensor replacement....alternate source for sensor?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 13 May 2003 08:57:26 -0700
  Paul, Temp2 sensor measures the temperature of the coolant and tells the ecu when engine is warm and to lean out the mixture. Order...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:31:32 -0600
  ...failing O2 sensor in my inline VW > motored van and I wanted to see what the List take is on O2 sensors. > There is...
• Re: Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 15:49:46 -0700
  ...oxygen sensor, temp = sensor, air flow sensor, etc. and finally the ECU itself. From perusing = the archives and talking to my local mechanic, I...
• Re: 85 1.9 L Won't Start (Rebuilt Motor)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 00:13:31 -0400
  ...Of course if you have fuel pressure then that's not it. > >Only known item not connected is the oxygen sensor. Does the oxygen...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:36:56 -0800
  ...On a warm engine > the fuel vaporizes quickly and the lack of oxygen prevents combustion so > you get the no start. > > Doesn't really...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (clarification)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 19:21:19 EST
  ...On the early 1.9l header there is a provision for the oxygen sensor in a similar location as the stock exhaust (the 2...
• Re: LDT (Long Drive Theory) and other musings
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 94 14:58:05 PST
  ...For the VW's 1st 3 years, I replaced its headgasket, brake's master cylinder, brade pads, oxygen sensor, thermostat, etc... For the Volvo...
• HELP 90 bucking
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 14:12:48 -0500
  ...oxygen sensor, brain under back seat and afm. Is there anything else I can have her do? Or who outside of Chattanooga Tenn. is...
• Re: 1.9 or 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:02:01 -0400
  ...Also, again on an original installation, the 2.1l oxygen sensor is mounted in the CAT case, while the 1.9l sensor is mounted...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 23:13:58 -0400
  ...Revisiting the Catalytic Converter... > > oxygen sensor bad = running rich > > running rich = more work for cat to do > > more work for cat = getting hot & melting...
• Re: Vanagon On Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:28:37 -0800
  ...front lower grill says it's air cooled ) ....points, and no oxygen sensor I think.. I was shocked when I moved from Ca to...
• Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:24:03 -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...
• Vanagon Syndrome-What Exactly Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 7 May 2003 16:14:32 -0400
  ...Next I am going to try the oxygen sensor, don't know yet what good if any that will do. Jeff Stewart fonman4277@earthlink...
• Re: Diagnosing Issue using O2 Meter during Open-Loop Operation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:22:31 -0700
  I like to retrofit the heated three wire oxygen sensor to 1.9 waterboxer engines. Real easy to do. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rocket J...
• Oxygen Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:18:25 -0400
  I'm wondering if there is a way to check an O2 sensor to see if it is operating properly. It seems as though...
• running rich is making me poo
  Historical mailing list - Martinez
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:06:56 -0700
  ...I disconnected the oxygen sensor and it doesn't appear to make any difference with the way it runs. My questions are what should...
• Re: VW inline four-bangers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:41:14 -0700
  ...with points ignition ( but electronic fuel injection ) and no cat or oxygen sensor. I was even like 'how can that work?" - lol. ----- Original Message...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:36:28 -0800
  ...finally, should i go ahead and reconnect the oxygen sensor since we're pretty sure it wasn't acting up? i'll be looking...
• EGR Purpose in Life
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:06:08 -0500
  ...To provide the precise mixture control needed for th= is system, an oxygen sensor was added to provide "Closed Loop" control o= r fine...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 02:10:07 -0500
  electrical bonding with light gauge wire between the engine or chasis to the body of a one wire O2 sensor is not necessary, and...
• Re: Occasional Rough Running '86
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 22:07:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...The problem with the '81 was a loose oxygen sensor wire. This manifested itself in western Wyoming, which may very well have been about...
• Re: '84 California water-cooled fuel probs
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 08:07:28 -0500
  ...Oxygen sensor 2. big connector at the computer 3. airflow meter I had a similar problem with my '84, and it seems to be...
• high idol
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 18:44:49 GMT
  ...There is a hole in my = > muffler before the oxygen sensor. Would that make a difference?? > This is a very uncommon problem. Its usually...
• Re: Bucking questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 06:02:41 -0500
  ...ve done recently: > > - all standard tune-up things replaced except the > oxygen sensor] Me to. That very slight jerking/shudder is driving me nuts...
• Speed sensitive skip
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Thu, 15 May 2003 17:40:33 EDT
  ...The skip is there whether the engine is cold or hot, so I doubt if it is Oxygen Sensor related. I have tried two...
• Re: Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Sep 94 15:16:27 PDT
  ...i still don't know why > it does that, but it has done it twice. > > it could also be the oxygen sensor. > > the way...
• Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:18:34 -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...
• Re: Fixing Problems today, help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:53:48 -0500
  ...Have you tried running with the oxygen sensor unplugged yet? On 3/8/2012 8:40 AM, Bryan Feddish wrote: > OK, I’m home...
• Re: problems on the road
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 20:26:19 -0400
  ...oxygen sensor or temp 2 sensor.. but i would say oxygen sensor.. problem three.... new thermostat seems in order.. hope this helps... jesse 89...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Mon, 3 May 2010 11:59:57 -0400
  ...Heater have an oxygen sensor that shuts > the device down before the mixture changes enough to generate > significant amounts of CO... I have heard...
• Re: Smog! Won't Pass????
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:04:06 -0400
  ...Have installed new oxygen sensor. > > Need recommendations of what else to test. > > Warren C. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > --== Sent via Deja.com ==-- > http://www.deja.com/ >
• Re: fuel/air mixture diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 15:52:44 -0500
  ...I need to set it higher. >> >>I have a voltmeter attached to my oxygen sensor and it is indicating a >>very lean mixture. I...
• Re: 84 westie at 10 miles/gallon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:38:27 -0700
  ...and there is a whole thing about shorted oxygen sensor signal ..but I have not run into that myself. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original...
• No low end Power
  Historical mailing list - Dan Romano
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 12:34:28 -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: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 21:03:21 -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: Temp II Again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:06:07 -0400
  ...At this point, the final fuel mixture is determined by the oxygen sensor. This is where modifications can be made to alter the mixture...
• Re: Mr Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:25:12 -0500
  ...Though the Little Buddy has a built-in oxygen-depletion sensor which shuts the unit off if needed, we still use a common CO...
• Re: Really Really Rich
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 21:19:15 -0500
  ...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: Slowly Disappearing Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 18:35:33 +0100
  In my opinion, if that 8 year old girl is stealing Vanagon oxygen sensors... then she deserves to be eaten!!! Happy Friday! (I have...
• Re: Engine stop in 20 sec
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 23:33:30 -0500
  ...This is different from when I have left the oxygen sensor unplugged, which allowed me to get a couple miles down the road before...
• oxygen sensor input wire
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:15:51 EDT
  ...I feel that my green O2 sensor input wire (sending voltage to the ECU) is shorting to the grounded shileding in places from deteriorating...
• Fw: 87 syncro stalling
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 12:11:22 -0800
  ...The air flow meter, > oxygen sensor, and air idle valve are new. The temperature sensor is > reading the correct resistance according to the book...
• Re: Use Oxy Sensor light to re-set odometer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 May 2006 22:50:39 -0500
  ...what it should be now. > > Then, the Oxygen Sensor light came on. I replaced the sensor, but the light stayed on. I have learned...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 17:02:21 -0700
  On 8/3/2008 4:47 PM Jake de Villiers wrote: > Yeah, what David said. > > With the Oxygen sensor unplugged it should run on...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 06:57:21 -0800
  ...we disconnected the oxygen sensor, which was the most common suggestion, and the problem still occurs. so we're going with that it probably...
• Re: loss of power, stumped
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 20:30:21 +0000
  ...Also tried > > disconnecting the oxygen sensor, no difference. > > > > The only thing I can think of and wonder about is the oxygen > > sensor. It's...
• Re: Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:08:01 -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: 1987 Vanagon Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 14:07:34 -0700
  ...I have replaced all fuel lines and injector seals, oxygen sensor, and idle stabilizer valve, and done a full tune up. Going to check...
• Re: Engine Quits
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 08:29:23 EDT
  ...Could also either be bad temp sender, AFM, Oxygen sensor, or ECU itself. Check the grounds first though and then check the distributor cap...
• Re: Muffler Straps
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 May 2005 13:17:32 -0400
  ...assembly out., it is prbably a good time to replace the oxygen sensor.You may want to buy these parts from a vender ad...
• Re: Fix Those Exhaust Leaks!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 19:44:59 -0500
  Why does an exhaust leak cause performance problems? Because the Oxygen Sensor is under reading the output? Just from a layman's knowledge it...
• Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:18:15 -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...
• Re: vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 15:07:44 -0400
  ...I got a 22microfarad cap and am going to put it in.I cleaned the grounds , swapped the ecu, new oxygen sensor,Hall thingie...
• Re: 85 water-cooled Vanagon and OXS
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 9 May 2002 12:32:24 -0400
  ...The oxygen sensor light in the dash of my 85 water-cooled Vanagon keeps coming on for a while, then going off. Any common...
• Re: 2.1 wbxer stubblin' idle fixed
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 13:33:15 -0700
  ...No difference when oxygen sensor is unhooked. In the process of cleaning all grounds. Compression is excellent, Leak down excellent. Feel free to pmail...
• Passed Smog Test!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 5 Feb 96 12:03:01 PST
  ...Pass Carbon Monoxide 1.9% 5% Pass Carbon Dioxide 10.5% Oxygen 4.9% Idle RPM 859 Here's what the computer told the...
• Re: Dim glow on alternator/oxt lights
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:50:49 +0100
  ...I had a dim glow(Siegfried, not > me) on the alternator/oxygen sensor lights. A little push on the gas got > rid of it...
• North Alabama Vanagon $1650 followup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:53:05 -0600
  ...Been there for months I took pictures Absolutely no rust Very straight Oxygen Sensor light on dash is on Brakes very good Tires very...