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Re: Temperature guage
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 22:31:03 -0700
...Temperature guage > > > > > While driving, my temp guage usually stays over the coolant sensor led but > > > sometimes it goes just over it (still over the...
Re: Digital thermometer with clock and volt meter
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:26:14 -0700
...I then to be more interested in the cabin temperature when I am stationary because this is when you have less temperature control (no...
Re: Closed-Loop: what's the ECU waiting for?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 05:08:23 -0800
...Will it also go back to open loop if it gets a "cold" reading from the temp sensor? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71...
Re: Cold Idle Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
...If it starts easily and then goes into closed > loop O2 sensor control the temp 2 sensor is good. > The Auxiliary Air Regulator, (AAR...
Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:33:50 -0400
The decision for the ecu to go closed loop is based on temperature, not whether or not the O2 sensor is creating a usable...
Failed emission test
Historical mailing list - William
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:47:30 -0600
...This happened a few years ago and the problem disappeared after I replaced the O2 and temperature sensor(not the dash sender). So I...
Re: Diesel engine coolant issues and questions
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Wed, 10 Oct 2001 20:47:35 -0400
...for? Could be they disconnected the wire from the engine temperature sensor. The sensor is located on the flange that takes coolant from the...
Re: NOx emissions (WAS: '85 Westy failing Pa. emissions) 3 way cats
Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
Wed, 25 Feb 1998 20:34:00 -0500
Dennis Haynes wrote: > > Any vehicle equipped with an O2 sensor is also equipped with a 3-way Cat. > The Vanagon uses this set up...
Re: Engine running hot
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:51:50 -0400
...system or even a faulty temp sensor or gauge? Is it OK to run at this temperature? My 86 2.1l never ran hot...
Re: Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:11:54 -0500
...C > at this temperature the reading should be 3000 ohm to 3500 ohm. > I also checked at the temp 2 sensor, it was 3178...
Re: Coolant LED flash 87 Vanagon GL Synchro
Historical mailing list - adrian bertarelli
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 02:02:00 GMT
...What was wrong was the sensor in the coolant resevior. It was malfunctioning telling me their was low coolant when their wasn't. The...
Re: Alternate water level sensors?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:15:37 -0800
...I've got a 2 x 16 LCD panel, keypad, BS2, and some temperature sensing bits set aside for the task, I just need...
Re: Gas Mileage and Fuel Pressure Regulator
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 11 May 2001 13:03:10 -0500
...the Temp I > sensor only indicates an "extra rich mixture by say 20% on extremely > cold mornings, say when the temperature is <32 F...
Re: More questions on my '85
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Tue, 15 Nov 94 10:23:50 PST
...The > O2 Sensor is fail-deadly- on the waterpumper inline-four, a bad O2 sensor > will drive the K-Jetronic system to full-rich...
Red temp light
Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
Fri, 31 May 2002 12:47:49 -0400
All, My understanding of the red led temperature light is that it is related to coolant expansion tank level only. It does not indicate...
Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:38:35 -0500
...Oxygen sensor actually works. Does is work by actually sensing oxygen in the exhaust? Or does it "correlate" by providing exhaust temperature to the...
Re: 87 Westy has loss of power, also '87 westy O2 sensor...
Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:14:48 -0700
...pretty easy access to the o2 > sensor that won't budge! I've tried it cold, at temperature and with > Mapp gas on the...
Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 08:31:12 EST
...BUT the sensor must reach operating temperature to work(real hot) i.e. the computer ignores any input from sensors on a cold engine...
[DIESEL]Help Vanagon coolant tank needed badly!
Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:48:59 EDT
...The tank has two 7/8" hose connector nipples and no temperature sensor. Any help that wont cost me a fortune would be greatly...
Re: Loss of Power Problem - Ideas?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:46:48 -0500
...I'd think a wiring issue could be at the root of your problems (with widely changing temperatures metal..and wires, can change dimensions...
Engine running hot
Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:16:21 +0000
...even a faulty temp sensor or gauge?</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Is it OK to run at this temperature? My 86 2.1l never...
Re: Coolant light mystery
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:30:55 -0600
...Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures > Model(s): All Models > > > > * refer to appropriate wiring diagram > * disconnect coolant level sensor electrical connector > * check...
Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 11:47:24 -0800
The O2 sensor is basically an exhaust temprature gauge. Connecting a multimeter to your O2 sensor is a poor mans CO gauge. You're...
Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Pat
Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:25:35 -0400
...Replaced the temperature sensor. 9. Replaced the wire from the computer to the temperature sensor. Tomorrow I am going to see if I can...
Re: Temperature guage reading wrong?
Historical mailing list - Mike Hugill
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:14:26 -0500
...having trouble deciphering) I noticed that there seem to be several temperature sensors. Which one controls the guage? > > Brian > -- > > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Your favorite stores, helpful shopping...
Re: O2 Sensor - situation 90' 2.1 (kinda long)
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:59:12 -0500
...Many newer cars have heated O2 sensors - there is a little electric heating element in the sensor to get it up to temperature quicker...
87 Vanagon hesitation chapter (3)
Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
Fri, 14 Aug 1998 13:32:53 -0400
...OK Fi temperature sensor: OK Throttle switch: OK Fuel Pressure: OK Exhaust leaks: None O2 sensor: OK (have exchanged the sensor 5 days ago...
RapidIdle when Warm
Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 20:59:55 -0700
...The list consensus was to replace the coolant temperature sensor. Finally, over the weekend, it's been warm enough to work on the Westy...
Van dies during warming up
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 19 Sep 1999 02:02:45 EDT
...It seems to go through a certain temperature during warmup where it is appears to be starved of gas (or spark). Any suggestions? I...
Re: AFM adjustment; clockwise or anticlockwise? NOx
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:38:08 -0400
NOx is produced by high temperatures and pressure. In other words when the engine is loaded. That is why the dynamometer tests are needed...
Re: Cooling System Weirdness
Historical mailing list - t
Sat, 10 Jun 2000 20:43:23 -0700
...know...the one in the > temperature indicator gage on the instrument panel. You knoww....the > coolant level sensor indicator light.. > > I was tooling down...
Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:51:57 -0800
...Quick question, > >>> where is the sensor for the temperature gauge? Is it measuring coolant > >>> temp or engine temp? Im trying to think about what...
Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:26:12 -0800
...The issue with the shielded wiring is not at the wires between plug and sensor. i.e. the knock sensor part itself. Its at...
Re: 87GL, Cold Engine Problem
Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 12:46:04 -0400
...spark plugs, and the blue temperature >switch located on the thermostat housing. I have ordered a new O2 sensor to >install this week. So...
Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
Historical mailing list - bob tickle
Wed, 9 Oct 1996 21:47:19 -0400
...Someone mentioned replacing the temperature sensor. Could this be a symptom of a bad temperature sensor? If anyone has any suggestions, please let me...
Need help isolating pulsing engine problem
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:35:31 -0500
...I have replaced the temperature sensor several months ago. This smoothed out idle. I replaced the oxygen sensor about a year ago. Did not...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:09:13 -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: Another new owner question...
Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 21:19:33 -0400
...I'd check the temperature sensor and connector. > Normal operation for Vangons is good reliable running and reasonable > power. > > > >>> Lawrence Cortright <cortrigl@ERAU.EDU...
Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:05:41 -0400
...Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new > O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs > > > > The...
Re: update on decreased mileage after tuneup problem
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:04:40 EDT
Mark; One possibility is the old O2 sensor had your system running lean, hence the good gas milage. Lean running means higher temperatures though...
Fw: Water Temperature Light /Now coolant leak...
Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:36:15 -0800
...However, I was puzzled by finding coolant in the sensor electrical connector, but could not see where the coolant was coming from (so just...
Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:49 EDT
...Or, if you don't mind pulling it, heat the sensor in some water and plot the resistance against temperature to see if it...
Re: Hesitation at low RPM
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Sep 1994 15:53:49 -0700 (PDT)
...from the air box and the engine temperature sensor. I don't remember now how O2 sensors go bad; i.e. whether they short...
Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 4 Apr 2001 11:26:07 -0400
...At equal temperatures, though, the Temp I= > > > sensor in the AFM should measure about the same as the Temp II sensor= > in > > the motor...
Re: fan switch or sensor
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 13:12:49 -0400
...It has a temperature >sensor in contact with the coolant at the front of the radiator, and >determines whether to switch the fan on...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:50:11 -0500
...Oil temperature is a common cause, but this is a high mileage engine. Of course, the correct cause needs to be determined, and electrical...
Re: Baffled
Historical mailing list - jon
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 16:08:33 -0800
...First, simply unplug the O2 sensor, and go for a drive. If that makes a difference, check the wiring and the sensor itself. Then...
Re: Water Wetter by Redline
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 18:49:26 PDT
...It has >helped in that car as it has an aftermarket computer chip along with high >compression and a knock sensor. Hot days would...
Re: Thank you for temperature answers!
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Tue, 28 Jan 1997 18:27:26 -0800
Coolant level sensor 101-- Disclaimer--I'm not getting this from any manual, so take with a grain of salt. Information based on archives...
Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sun, 2 Apr 2017 22:35:34 -0700
...If your cooling system is operating properly, you could be running apple juice or skim milk in it and the running temperature will be...
Re: Questions from a Vanagon Newbie
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 03:14:29 +0200
...The fan blows on the temp sensor/switch so that the switch will cool down, allowing the fan to then turn off. Starting to...
Random flashing of temperature light
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:02:43 -0500
...He noticed that the harness to the Temp II sensor was: a) put on upside down ( I didn't think that was possible with...
Re: 87 Vanagon temperature light
Historical mailing list - Vanman
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:12:21 -0700
...87 Vanagon temperature light >I just bought an 87 Vanagon, Wolfsburg edition. My temperature light >flashes off and on at times. The bus does...
Re: battery going?
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:14:49 -0500
...could be explained by disconnected #2 :::sensor. :::essentially, the resistance of the sensor tells the computer the :::temperature: in ohms, roughly 250 operating temp...
'87 Transporter GL Cooling - Have data. Help!
Historical mailing list - Craig Bodie
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 08:18:45 -0400
...Since the temperature gage sensor is in the back it measures more accurately the temperature of the motor, while the thermoswitch measures the radiator...
Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:33:59 -0700
...As the resistance of the temp sensor drops the current flow through it increases, lowering the voltage across it. The plumbing analogy is the...
Re: six guys update
Historical mailing list - Ted Titcomb
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:55:47 -0400
...six guys update > > "OK!" > Payson checked out the the temperature sensor and was going to do the > bypass test with a test light, but...
RE: Temp. gage
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 17 Apr 1996 15:12:00 -0700 (PDT)
>I have FINALLY got out and bought me a cylinder head temperature >gage... installed it... and am enjoying watching the needle of the >gage...
Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Jul 1996 00:08:57 -0700
...Will the slower warm up time of the sensor w/out the heater be a problem? > (i.e., do I *really* need the heated...
Re: Gauged Animals?
Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
Thu, 9 Nov 1995 17:11:11 PST
...sensors... A casual perusal of an old issue in my office reveals: single CHT (Cylinder head temp) guages, single EGT (exhaust gas temperature) guages...