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• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:11:35 -0800
  The only correction I can make is that most 2.0L VW in-line 4 motors also use knock sensors (I wouldn't exactly...
• Re: Does the ECU remember? Learn? Or simply React?
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 10:21:22 EST
  ...OR is does the ECU only act upon the signals from various sensors it receives during current operation and upon restarts? Yes Uses the...
• Re: thermostat / sensors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 22:58:36 -0700
  ...thermostat / sensors >Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 12:02:47 -0400 > >Hello everybody, > >A few quick questions. I'm replacing the thermostat; should i...
• Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:58:32 -0800
  ...Limp-home modes if major sensors fail. More accurate timing with Crankshaft Postion Sensors, sequential fuel injector operation, individual spark timing. Adaptive managment control...
• Re: Sensors for accessory gauges
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 19:00:34 -0700
  ...That's a nice clean engine...what are we looking at here in terms of Sensors??? Did I miss something? kevindobrien@yahoo.com --- Ken...
• Re: Regarding Darrell and his Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 21:17:16 EST
  Doug, I believe that, in respect to electronic sensors, with the Digitool, and a Bently, ones work of keeping their Vanagon "operational" has been...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 19:43:33 -0500
  ...What other sensors should I check? What about the temp I? Thanks, Ken The Bus Depot wrote: > > My '85 is running better with the...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:31:09 -0500
  ...Temp sensors I'm inclined to think that a bad temp sensor for the fuel injection wouldn't come into play at start-up...
• Re: cleaning coolant level sensors?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 07:30:54 -0500
  ...I am hoping it's the sensors. Can anyone tell > me how to clean them, before I just replace? > > Thnx, > > Woody
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle. Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:51:15 -0700
  ...Could that block a hole in sensor shell? I don't think this type is used in Vanagons but.... "Heated Planar-type O2 Sensors...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 01:03:01 -0500
  ...O2 Sensors I need to replace the O2 Sensor on my 88 GL. My local Bosch distributor has a generic Bosch unit listed in...
• O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 04:48:14 -0800
  On oxygen sensors, I am looking at changing my 1984GL sensor over to a heated sensor. Anyone got a part number and wiring for...
• General Ox Sensor Questions
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:40:23 -0700
  I have found listings for Ox Sensors that say will fit the Vanagon for 1-wire, 2-wire, 3-wire, and 4-wire sensors...
• oxygen sensors checking and theory
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 21:49:46 EDT
  http://www.wps.com/LPG/o2sensor.html
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:24:29 -0700
  Do O2 sensors typically reference outside air via areas where wires enter the sensor itself? If so, is it worth inspecting this area on...
• What sensors would I "shotgun"?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 14 May 2001 07:08:50 -0700
  ...Question is, of the electrical/electronic sensors that are still original, what would a paranoid enthusiast have replaced, thinking that the old ones could...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:38:18 -0500
  ...Temp sensors > > I'm inclined to think that a bad temp sensor for the fuel injection wouldn't > come into play at start-up...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:37:39 EDT
  ...Could be worn out/improper sensors, worn oil pump, or worn engine.... or any combination thereof. thank you for the reply new engine 25...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 13:40:52 -0700
  The discussion about "Generic" O2 Sensors led me to my FLAP. The counterman let me go through the Bosch book, and I could not...
• A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:11:51 -0800
  ...Walker SVX O2 Sensors drop shipped to MCM per recommendation. I. Measuring the new O2 sensors at the sensors gave 0.011 V (11...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re:_=e2=80=9cNew_temp_sensor_indicates_high=e2=80=9d_post?=
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 05:09:48 -0700
  Keep in mind there are 3 temp sensors. The 3rd sensor for the gauge has a different ohm range than the other ones. Swapping...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:57:13 -0500
  ...Walker SVX O2 Sensors drop shipped to MCM per recommendation. > > > > I. Measuring the new O2 sensors at the sensors gave 0.011 V (11...
• Re: Generic, three wire, O2 Sensor choice for digifant?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 18:26:16 EDT
  ...Talked to a guy that runs a business selling Catalytic Convertors and also Oxygen sensors. I asked him if splicing the three wire oxygen...
• Water level sensors
  Historical mailing list - Trevor
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:31:13 -0700
  Hi Volks, We've just cooked up a fresh batch of the water level sensors for the '88 to '92 Westfalia water tank....Genuine...
• thermostat / sensors
  Historical mailing list - joe lucca
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 12:02:47 -0400
  ...Where can I find an easy to read diagram of wires/ sensors in the Vanagon, especially near the bottom of the engine. There are...
• Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:13:48 -0500
  ...It regards the input of the various sensors to the ECU and the way the ECU determines fuel/air mixture. Let's say you...
• Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 26 May 2004 19:05:05 -0400
  ...Check the doc I mentioned and you'll see. > It specifically says that some DJ's don't have OX > sensors. > It seems Europe...
• Re: � � � Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:51:53 EST
  ...capability of the sensors and definitely not to the older current sensing bimetallic systems so often used as OEM sensors. We are in agreement...
• Re: 5 clyinder Audi 5000 Turbo to Vanagon engine swap........ MIS-
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 09:33:42 -0800
  ...The gasoline turbo Audi 5000 cars sold in North America starting with the 1984 model year all do have the extra flywheel timing sensors...
• oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 23:15:55 -0500
  ...i've been using the bosch site to cross numbers for cheap planar sensors and i have it down to about $61 for a...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:56:34 -0700
  ...I did - new oil pressure relief valve and spring - new oil pressure sensors - put oil under the top mark on dipstick (2mm under) - install...
• Re: troubleshooting sensors
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:36:30 -0500
  Jeff, Have you seen this? http://neksiwel.20m.com/photo5.html Ken Lewis
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:55:20 -0400
  At 12:38 8/13/2000, Gary Stearns wrote: >Do oxygen sensors require grounding through the exhaust system? Yes > Could this >be why exhaust...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:55:20 +0000
  At 12:38 8/13/2000, Gary Stearns wrote: >Do oxygen sensors require grounding through the exhaust system? Yes > Could this >be why exhaust...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:02:47 -0400
  Actually since our exhausts are so thin the sensors have difficulty staying hot enough to work. Add rain, snow, or highway speed and things...
• Oil pressure sensor confusion (Was: Before I buy an engine ...)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:34:37 -0400
  ...According to the dealer fiche there are two other sensors a .9 bar sensor near the oil pump and a .3 bar sensor somewhere...
• It still stalls!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Fri, 24 May 2002 14:57:59 EDT
  ...Well I replaced the coolant temp sensors and it still stalls. So here are my questions. -Would a exhaust leak cause this. -Would having...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:45:51 -0500
  ...Temp sensors > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hey gang, > I searched the archives but as you imagine, the title of my post resulted > in...
• Re: Splicing O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Wed, 26 May 1999 22:28:43 -0700
  ...The new Sensor has a more modern looking > connector, shaped like a ciggarette lighter, like a plug (sorry for crappy > details, dont have sensors...
• Oil P&T sensor - Vanagon application
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL PJETRAJ
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 12:38:58 EST
  ...So, can the same oil P & T sensors be used on a 91 vanogan that are used on my 76 ? Does it make sense...
• Re: 89 backfires, sputters when warm. MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:12:08 -0400
  ...The computer is out of loop each time the engine is started.After a minute or so,it reconnects itself with several sensors.Does...
• Re: Actual Vanagon content!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 20:42:38 -0700
  ...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: Generic, three wire, O2 Sensor choice for digifant?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 19:34:00 -0400
  ...Talked to a guy that runs a business selling Catalytic > Convertors and also Oxygen sensors. I asked him if splicing the three wire > oxygen...
• Re: re: most excellent cleaner
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 19:25:15 -0500
  ...Now we have sensors on top of more sensors, connectors of all description. The connectors are affected much by the wet if they have...
• Re: Another question about O2 sensors..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 05:45:15 -0700
  ...If these single wire sensors work with just one wire in most vehicles that use them,....well... But I may be wrong and my...
• O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:55:23 -0700
  ...I wanted to see what the List take is on O2 sensors. There is a pretty wild difference in cost. But they seem to...
• Re: Splicing O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 26 May 1999 17:26:29 -0700
  ...After much engine trouble and research determined that Bosch oxy sensors exchange their internal atmosphere with the out side through the wires-- that is...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:00:39 -0500
  ...After learning that my pressure was ok from the gauge, I replaced both sensors with proper new pressure sensors. This didn't stop the...
• blinking coolant indicator light on 91 Vanagon auto
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:32:23 -0700
  ...I know there are at least three sensors to register hot engine and or hot coolant. Is the air conditioner interconnected. Because it worked...
• Re: MODERATOR Trimming replies was Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:59:33 -0400
  ...temp sensors? Blahblah blah blah Jake. Instructions is what we need David, not imprecations. I use Gmail - I click on 'Reply All' or 'Reply...
• Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 22 May 2009 17:33:42 -0400
  ...However there is a problem with the sensors. The 2wd Vanagon plastic thermostat housing uses coolant temp sensors that clip in place while the...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:52:11 -0400
  ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? I am replacing what's almost surely a failing O2 sensor in my inline VW motored van and I...
• Re: AZ vw mechanics???
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 00:04:43 -0700 (MST)
  ...If it is a GTi then it has knock sensors that should retard the timing to prevent such early detonation. I'm not sure...
• Looking for AC wiring harness for 87 Van
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:53:42 -0400
  I am looking for a good used wiring harness, sensors and relays for an 87 Vanagon. If you look behind the panel on the...
• 1984 west water tank/pump wiring diagram
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 20:20:57 -0500
  ...On the side of the tank where the 3 water level sensors are, there is one wire going to each sensor. There is also...
• Re: GoWesty exhaust and oxygen sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:31:45 +0000
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• Re: What should Airflow sensor read?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 08:24:45 -0400
  ...Check the new one also, I've seen them with a glitch outta the box too! Our sensors were mainly throttle position sensors, so...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:00:30 -0700
  ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? I am replacing what's almost surely a failing O2 sensor in my inline VW motored van and I...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:00:15 -0500
  ...Walker SVX O2 Sensors drop shipped to MCM per recommendation. > > I. Measuring the new O2 sensors at the sensors gave 0.011 V (11...
• Generic O2 Sensors - What is the real deal?
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:23:34 -0400
  So are the generic O2 sensors several list vendors sell (I bought mine from Bus Depot) legit or not? I've read on GoWesty...