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• Re: 2.l idle issues continued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:22:19 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Vanagon man wrote: > Volks, > > The saga continues. > > tested coolant tempII sensor, and it is in line. > replaced oxygen sensor...
• Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed lead voltages!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:02:55 -0400
  ...If the engine is in proper working order it has no need whatever of the oxygen sensor. European vehicles didn't have one - they...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:20:43 -0500
  ...Oxygen Sensor >> A/C Connector >> New Throttle Position Sensor >> Rebuilt Throttle Body >> New MAF Sensor and Housing [Replaces Airflow Meter] >> New MAP Sensor >> Power...
• Re: My van failed Maryland emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 11:43:41 -0400
  ...Your HC is okay, so a quick take on this is that you're oxygen sensor (or the circuit from the OXS to the...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:28:58 -0700
  ...Question about temp II sensor and bad running > And the loser is.... the oxygen sensor and the winners are those who > suggested that I...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 09:53:43 -0600
  ...The O2 sensor generates a voltage directly related to the *difference* in O2 content between the ambient(outside) air and the exhaust stream. Lean...
• Testing some components
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:51:19 -0500
  ...I've taken a cursory glance at the oxygen sensor wiring and it looked okay, but really requires closer inspection. Although probably not related...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:39:22 -0700
  ...I am not familiar with any unused LEDs in the instrument cluster, nor do I know the oxygen sensor LED. Where are these lights...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:22:27 -0700
  ...the oxygen sensor and the winners are those who > suggested that I remove it from the loop. > > I just went for a five minute...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:07:29 -0700
  ...The oxygen sensor's life is calculated to be about 60k. That wire must be to deliver power, I guess. The box can be...
• Re: Euro Vanagons 2.1L have 112 horsies......how do they accomplish t his?.....compression @ 10:1?.....G-cam?
  Historical mailing list - Doublecabguy
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 17:19:40 -0700
  ...With a Digijet injection system, with no oxygen sensor or knock sensor. If you wanted to change to the DJ pistons you would really...
• Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:02:31 -0700
  ...This would indicate either bad sensor or oxygen getting into the exhaust through misfiring cylinder or exhaust leak. *Oscilloscope would be great, analog meter...
• Re: problems 86 westy camper weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:27:31 -0500
  ...What are some of the other things I can look at given the above circumstances? How does one check out and oxygen sensor? etc...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:09:16 -0700
  ...Digital volt-ohm meters, which are far more capable.......like for checking oxygen sensor output ....... cost more of course. Recently my 20 year old...
• Re: Mr. Heater Buddy - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:22:41 -0500
  ...But the oxygen sensor feature is something the Mr. Buddy heater has going for it that other unvented heaters don't. If the failsafe...
• 1987 running issues.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 16:26:21 -0500
  ...I have tried unplugging the oxygen sensor and no difference. Is this perhaps the fabled vanagon syndrome or a failed temp2? Thanks! -craig
• Oxygen sensor and warning light
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 19:43:44 -0700
  Bentley manual indicates there should be 3 wires to the OXS Elapsed Mileage Counter (#49). These should be Blue/Green (blue with green stripe...
• digifant tool update
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:28:49 -0500
  ...The various digifant sensors / devices / can be tested dynamically for normal operation or anomalies . The AFM wiper , Temp 1 , and oxygen sensor are similarly...
• a bit of an idling puzzle
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:18:51 -0400
  ...ECU Idle stabilization control unit disconnected the oxygen sensor checked and cleaned the grounds in the driver side engine compartment It has the vanagon...
• Re: "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this? (Solved, thank s!)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:13:27 -0400
  ...but no >oxygen sensor! It appears they put the bill-me-every-60K box in the >federal vans as well, presumably a dealer loyalty...
• Re: off to Yellowstone! And we're back...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:08:32 -0700
  ...So it dawned on me to cut the oxygen sensor (i soldered the connector so i had to cut the wire). Ahhh, fixed. And...
• Re: Awful Mileage - 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 22:09:06 EST
  ...If you still get bad mileage try putting in a new Oxygen sensor. They are only supposed to go for 45k miles anyway and...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 19:25:52 -0600
  ...could be related to the oxygen sensor circuit. When > > the engine is cold the ECU ignores the O2 sensor. Once the engine warms > up...
• Re: Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 15:18:31 -0800
  ...air/fuel mix, since the O2 sensor is telling it is lean since there it senses no oxygen left in the exhaust, over-enriching...
• Rough Idle and Rich running ('84)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 13:01:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Oxygen Sensor Temperature Sensor II Temperature Sensor I (statically -- it may not be moving right, but on the other hand I swapped the entire...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 10:16:28 -0500
  ...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: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:55:50 -0400
  ...Prolly the biggest consumer would be the oxygen sensor - I can't see the ECU needing bags of current...
• Westy stalled/won't start
  Historical mailing list - Pat Jones
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 15:04:47 -0500
  ...Mechanics have checked it numerous times, but, of course, it won't misbehave for them! We have had the oxygen sensor checked and done...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:51:45 -0600
  > Both of my '87 vanagons have always done this, and I have not had any > alternator problems. Maybe I've just been lucky. well...
• Re: Large green wire
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 23:32:57 -0400
  1980 California Vanagons had an oxygen sensor. It mounts in the elbow just before the catalyst if you still have the proper CA. only...
• Oxygen sensor woes
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:27:13 -0500
  ...I also got a brand new 3-wire oxy sensor to go with it. Well, I brought it out for it's first test...
• Re: speedometer probs
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:09:01 -0700
  ...I changed that sensor and the Oxygen sensor (I had a new one I'd forgotten about in my box 'o Vanagon stuff) and...
• Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 19:21:19 -0800
  ...Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor? > Actually, that Bosch part # (15 725) is listed by Bosch as "Oxygen Sensor > Universal...
• 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:17:53 -0400
  ...I pulled the oxygen sensor today and it was caked with soot. There is another on the way, but I'm afraid of destroying...
• Re: Low idle speed when cold
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 05 May 94 13:35:36 CDT
  ...oxygen sensor gone bad? needing to heat up before it works right? i'd bet on the idle speed adjustment being bad. you could...
• 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...
• '87 syncro for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Bernhard Schnurr
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 14:05:21 -0400
  ...cv boots, drive shaft, oxygen sensor, battery, alternator and belts,... Regular tune-ups and oil changes (synthetic) Complete maintenance records available Full size bed...
• Sycnro Front-Diff Breather Hose ?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 08:09:16 -0700
  ...past the airflow meter and idle valve, and only have the Oxygen sensor to compensate for any anomalies. And I do have a strange...
• Re: Oxygen sensor coax
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:10:17 -0800
  ...It did put a little more noise on top of the signal but did not change the response of the ECU to the sensor...
• Re: Exhaust flange silicone sealer
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:31:06 -0500
  ...Exhaust flange silicone sealer > People should always be aware that the use of silicone sealants where an > oxygen sensor is involved is a big...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:36:58 -0700
  ...It's always a simple easy thing to disconnect the oxygen sensor signal wire. Kinda always try that when there are heebie-geebies. It...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 May 2013 21:25:18 -0700
  ...Yes of course I meant oxygen sensor....its just because it screws into the cat.....duh! > > Thats interesting that the single wire temp gauge...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:07:15 -0700
  ...The oxygen sensor adds its second opinion after the fact and all is well. A turbo or supercharged motor makes more power because it...
• Re: Fixing Problems today, help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:12:05 -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: Pulsing idle UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:04:29 -0500
  ...BOS 11027 OXYGEN SENSOR single wire Check the sensor before you replace it. All you need is a volt meter. Email if you need...
• Re: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 May 2010 17:17:32 -0500
  ...Heater have an oxygen sensor that >> > > shuts the device down before the mixture changes enough to >> > > generate significant amounts of CO... >> > >> > I have heard...
• engine surge on idle ,, '85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Mon, 04 Apr 1994 12:53:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...checked oxygen sensors, for air leaks, replaced and cleaned grounding connectors , checked wiring harness, idle stabilizer... [is there anything else?] WITH THE WIRE TO...
• Re: Subaru 2.2 running rough after a couple of minutes
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:27:04 -0800
  ...Then it starts running rough..." I think of the Oxygen Sensor which is supposed to come into the whole equation right at that point...
• Re: Rough running when Hot
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 12:45:05 -0800
  ...ideas as to what would cause these effects? > > Charles Check the Oxygen Sensor. Larry (I've been wrong once so far today, why not...
• Re: Help with loping engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 20:39:35 -0700
  ...Could >it be the oxygen sensor? Has anyone had this problem? Thanks in advance. > >George in Columbus, GA >
• Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:30:13 -0700
  ...I unplug the not-that-old looking oxygen sensor . I have a steadily running van. I get home...put on a new oxygen sensor...
• Re: oil loss connected to power loss?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 21:55:08 +0000
  ...This is not likely your problem with the low power, but can make the idle choppy. *Oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensors are supposed to be...
• idle surges
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 08:44:54 -0800
  ...Since it is happening in cold and warm operations I am excluding oxygen sensor and coolant sensor. The complicating factor is also that the...
• We don't need no stinkin' blinkin' lights!
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Wed, 6 May 1998 23:35:11 EDT
  ...that the bulb is not burnt out just like why the oxygen sensor light and oil pressure light also come on when you first...
• For Sale 1987 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vern D. Moen
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 12:27:52 -0700
  ...Drivable with a 1st to 3rd shift New Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor 500 miles ago Interior in Very Good shape (carpet has stains...
• : Re: Tag an SUV today
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 20:00:23 -0700
  ...I think the new Chev Malibu has 4 or 5 oxygen sensors. So - maybe some very large SUVs use more fuel per mile, the...
• Re: o2 sensor light
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:34:21 -0500
  ...even have an OXY light. > > Mike > > > > Ed wrote: >> This morning the oxygen sensor light came on on my 84 vanagaon auto. >> I have read...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 15:33:55 -0700
  ...could be related to the oxygen sensor circuit. When >> the engine is cold the ECU ignores the O2 sensor. Once the engine warms up...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:44:12 -0500
  ...I am not familiar with > >any unused LEDs in the instrument cluster, nor do I know the oxygen > >sensor LED. Where are these lights...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems-Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 May 2013 01:16:20 -0400
  ...Yes of course I meant oxygen sensor....its just because it screws into the cat.....duh! > > Thats interesting that the single wire temp gauge...