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• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer-Arrgh!
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 11:13:58 -0700
  ...I have perused that Archives > and will set out to check all of the wiring and also for leaks at the > sensors. Of course...
• Oil Pressure Sender Revisted
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd Perkins
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 20:21:08 -0500
  ...Who would put an oversized sensor in a relatively young and clean motor? Vanagon oil pressure sensors are cheap, doesn't even a beetle...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Nov 1999 to 15 Nov 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 06:58:20 PST
  ...Any other suggestions? My temperature sensors appear to be working fine based on identical 4kohm readings for T2 and the air temp sensor with...
• Re: need 1.9l digijet FI website/info
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Tue, 29 May 2001 17:04:27 -0400
  ...I need to know what sensors/switches etc affect the injection > during cranking. Upside is I've pretty well cleared out the mosquito's...
• Re: digijet fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 18:09:12 -0500
  > >At 03:16 PM 8/1/2001, Dave Baker wrote: >>On the subject of O2 sensors, mine is disconnected on my 85 Westy 1...
• Re: Temp 2? Where?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:01:27 -0500
  Ed, The temp II sensor is one of the two sensors in the body of the thermostat housing. You pop the metal clips out...
• Re: Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(NowFull)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 21:39:01 -0700
  ...Since Vanagons do not have electronic speed sensors or >tranny sensors some of the codes would not be valid and therefore the >swap would...
• Re: Battery ground
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 10:29:09 -0400
  ...Inspect ALL positive wires for any nicks, since corrosion can get inside the wire, causing resistance and improper signals from sensors to ECU. A...
• Re: 2.1 Oil light on at low speeds
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 07:07:40 -0400
  ...That 15w40 just isn't > thick enough for the oil sensors. > > > On Sep 3, 2011, at 8:55 PM, craig cowan wrote: > > > On my...
• Re: Cables - front to rear
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:09:30 -0500
  ...engine compartment to the dashboard. > Running my oil pressure and temp sensors on 2 of the wires. Still > pondering what to do with the...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:30:53 -0500
  At 01:49 PM 12/6/2010, John Rodgers wrote: > Has anyone any new information about using/developing a MAF sensor for >our beloved...
• Re: Boxster motor in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 23:08:09 +1200
  ...Biggest >problem is the reference and speed sensors for the Motronic. Adapter would >not be that hard to make but the flywheel with its...
• When in Doubt - Temp 2 - thanks to Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:12:50 -0400
  ...buy extra temp 2 sensors Pics at the van Blog http://motsvan.blogspot.com/ Tom Myers 90 Westy Rochester NY
• Re: [T2] Air-cooled Federal EGR filter and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 4 May 2007 22:48:35 -0600
  > I also welded a bung into the exhaust of my 1982 air cooled Federal Westy. > I installed one the of the Bosch O2 sensors...
• Thanks for cooling system info
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:13:17 -0700
  ...Replaced the T-stat, temp II and I sensors, exp. tank and cap, some small hoses. etc. Before this work, the temp gauge was...
• Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:48:30 -0400
  ...oops, more questions on O2 sensors > Joy, > I can not believe that you had a new engine installed and then sent on > your way...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:14:32 -0700
  ...It is a syncro, so I will try to locate the temp sensors first. then move on to the tps sensor. I did notice...
• Re: Difficult starting, smell gas, fires when pedal down (more air flow)
  Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
  Tue, 13 May 2008 06:49:56 -0700
  ...if you go by this list. > We've had bad sensors and sensors with the wires loose and wire > connections that needed cleaning. > Heck...
• Gasoline Octane rating explained
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:33:26 -0800
  ...Modern engines have knock sensors to adjust the engine timing to eliminate the knock, but the Vanagon does not. These engines can get more...
• Re: oil idiot light wierdness
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 18:56:11 -0500
  ...oil idiot light wierdness >Message-ID: <19960922.234101.7775.3.kdlewis@juno.com> > >Matthew; > My 86 has two oil pressure sensors. Did you get...
• FW: FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Meiborg, John R
  Sat, 23 May 1998 06:55:10 -0700
  ...from Outback rollover), complete from mass air flow meter to O2 > sensors! (ECU, alt., A/C compressor, pwr steering pump, cruise > control, all brackets...
• surge/hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:58:30 -0600
  ...The temps 2 sensors are ok. I checked the aux air regulator on the 85 and the idle stab. valve on the digfiant. I...
• O2 sensor premature failure.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:31:20 -0800
  ...After reading about the many O2 sensors, I feel it's time to look at the FUEL PRESSURE Regulator. If you can, verify that...
• Re: O2 Sensors - Bad Air
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 18:52:28 -0500
  Maybe if it is German air, and is old, it might bring a good price at auction. New things become old things and old...
• Digifant warming up
  Historical mailing list - Jochen Hampe
  Fri, 22 May 1998 14:27:00 +0200
  ...I assume, something with the Digifant control unit or its sensors is wrong. Has anybody a specific clue? Thanks a lot Jochen Hampe
• Prioity list for spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 02:53:38 -0600
  ...Also perhaps, factor in the prority of what sensors or switches will totally disable you(ie. a good idea to caary this item) down...
• O2/ECU Coaxial wire...
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 10:10:59 -0400
  after all the discussion with poor idle and faulty O2 sensors etc in the last couple days I too replaced my O2 sensor and...
• Re: gas maleage dropped to 10.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 14:18:55 -0400
  ...Use a voltmeter (if you have one) on the sensors -- there's nothing magic about a Digitool. Likewise measure the T-II resistance and...
• Re: Engine Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:04:48 -0700
  ...done as an attempt to > fix........replaced O2 sensor, both temp > sensors, new thermostat, new water pump, fuel > filter, injector wiring, air > filter, plugs...
• double leak day: transmission oil and coolant
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:11:39 -0700
  ...it seems to be coming from these hoses and sensors behind the left, at least there are marks of dried coolant, but there is...
• Re: are sensor wires polarity specific?--OOPS!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 20:08:16 -0500
  Sorry, The 2wd does have the 2 wire sensors. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:59:30 -0400
  I'm going to try posting again as these seem to show up right away... On Thu, 23 Aug 2007, A. Hurley wrote: > This...
• Re: Vacuum Brake Booster
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 11:10:46 -0400
  ...The models listed above with the three terminal brake sensors also had the parking brake actuate the brake warning light. From '85, the two...
• running problems, 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 23:51:17 -0600
  ...The oil pressure sensors and wire harness, the O2 sensor, the 2 temp sensors on the thermostat housing. The fuel injectors, FI (Digifant) harness...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:03:19 -0500
  ...condenser as well (none of those nasty ICU's and Hall >sensors), with all the charming issues they present. So now, you're >looking...
• Re: Bad dream -- AUTO RESPONSE
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 18:44:24 -0400
  ...Horace Kimbrell Sawyer* --Dear Sir/Madam/Entity: (Body of message follows) Temperature sensors plus the continuous pressing of a group of keys on the...
• Re: O2 Sensor 85 motor to 87 motor compatibility Question.
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Tue, 31 May 2005 09:47:00 -0500
  ...Jay '86 Westy (Springfield, MO) Roger Sisler wrote: >I think O2 sensors are overpriced at mail order companys. I got the >identical single wire...
• 1988 2.1l engine FS complete
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 07:35:15 -0800
  ...d like $600 for the engine, complete with everything- fuel injection, sensors, Alternator,etc. I can ship it VIA forward air, and add $50...
• Back from Florida
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:51:02 +0000
  ...Traveling at 70-75 during the early afternoon the rears made it to over 57 psi and temp on the sensors reached 112F. Modified...
• Re: Unexpected likes from recent upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:35:13 -0400
  ...So mine has sensors inside. I will need to change batteries when the tires change. Fingers crossed the batteries last a long time as...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Apr 2017 12:23:04 -0600
  ...Changes ~ But ~ Also To Be Considered > Since Our Temp'Gauges & Temp'Sensors Only Supply Us with the Temp' of the Coolant, We can Only...
• Re: Changed thermostat - temp gauge still reads stone cold
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:25:42 -0800
  ...I do like the idea of readily being able to switch in some value that will take sensors out of the picture temporarily. I...
• Re: Need vehicle speed sensor for cruise control
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 May 2010 11:50:31 -0700
  If no one has one, and this is very "off the top of my head", but are there sensors from a Mk2 or Mk3...
• Re: oil idiot light wierdness
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Sep 1996 23:40:57 PST
  Matthew; My 86 has two oil pressure sensors. Did you get a flashing LED w/ buzzer? If it was just a flashing light look...
• FS: 84 Vanagon Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 15:00:49 -0500
  ...Parts replaced in last seven years- rear wheel cylinders, clutch master cylinder, windshield seal, exhaust, temp/O2 sensors, air flow meter, gas tank seals...
• Re: Wanted: 2.1L parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 19:21:35 -0500
  ...To use the 2.1 air flow meter will require changing the entire system including the ECU, Distributor, harness, and sensors. Dennis ----- Original Message...
• 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...
• FS; '86 Syncro Westfalia weekender Wolfsburg edition
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 21:07:06 -0700
  ...122K miles, lots of service, new head seals, water pump, all clutch parts, all hoses, sensors, belts, muffler, windshield wipers. Blaupunkt radio cassette, new...
• Re: Bill N's friday sing-a-long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 21:29:44 -0600
  ...I'm going to invest in a new keyboard so please no more postings on tires, dual batteries, leaking heads, o2 sensors. I'm...
• Re: Oxygen Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:32:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Exhaust temperature is only important in the case of the single wire sensors, since they have to be brought up to operating temperatures to...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:19:23 -0400
  The sensors rarely go bad. What does go bad is the connection to it. Replacing the sensor seems to fix the problem but the...
• Re: PERFECT wireless thermometer for the westfalia fridge!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:11:41 -0400
  ...and the monitor can accept and read out temps from several sensors. Not installed and working yet but should work. The monitor and the...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:29:47 EDT
  ...Remember the speedo is involved in this circuit ! >>>>>Could be worn out/improper sensors, worn oil pump, or worn engine.... or any combination thereof...
• Wiring questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:39:06 -0400
  ...Is this the wiring for my oil pressure sensors? If so which is .3bar and which is the .9bar? http://picasaweb.google.com/magikvw...
• Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 19:19:56 -0400
  O2 sensors are 22mm. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Lilley <vwvanman@MAILEXCITE.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998...
• Re: need 1.9l digijet FI website/info
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 30 May 2001 08:48:14 -0400
  ...I need to know what sensors/switches etc affect the injection > during cranking. Upside is I've pretty well cleared out the > mosquito's...
• Re: my van keeps dying..... Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 15:17:35 -0400
  AFAIK The ECU runs in "default" mode for a few minutes on start up, then starts getting/using input from the various sensors, so...
• morons
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 11:42:40 -0400
  ...He mentioned that you MUST use VW coolant as the sensors were calibrated for it. He said even the Fuel Injection could be screwed...
• Re: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - KD
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:31:51 -0600
  ...The o2 and temp > II sensors were replaced a year ago...................