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Re: Idle control system
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:22:00 -0700
...grounded at idle and max throttle, open otherwise. > T - Engine coolant temperature sensor. With the engine warm, there was about 250 ohms between this...
Re: 1990 Carat...Overheating Saga that won't end....Help????
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 07:37:18 -0400
...An infrared thermometer (hand held, touchless temperature sensor) would come in very handy. Ask your mechanic if he has got one. Check the temp...
Boston to DC Vanagon purchase saga (long)
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 11:07:48 EST
...With a few more stops along the way, and some anxious moments with coolant temperature climbing while going through the NYC tolls, I finally...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:25:15 -0500
...added fresh coolant > with the engine raised, not the > nose; so clearly the system is in need of bleeding. > 2) Thermostat, sensors and radiator...
Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 23 Aug 2015 22:56:05 -0400
...The radiator fan switch senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. A higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
Everybus - road repairs and a couple of big Thank Yous
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:35:04 -0400
...I ran into one small mechanical problem, my coolant expansion tank started to leak (at the seam) around Roanoke, VA. I replaced that tank...
Re: On the road.................a couple of issues!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:42:47 -0800
...On the road.................a couple of issues! >> >> Bernie. >> >> Your engine was rebuilt recently so I'd check coolant sensor wire at >> engine. >> >> Front end...
Re: notes from Montana
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 5 Jul 2016 17:43:08 -0700
...Screw clamps tend to cut the hose, and they loosen over time as the hose responds to temperature changes. The spring clamps have smooth...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:43:36 -0500
...added fresh coolant > with the engine raised, not the > nose; so clearly the system is in need of bleeding. > 2) Thermostat, sensors and radiator...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...Could >>this be some faulty relay behavior causing the wierdness? >>So far, I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, and >>that seemed to stop...
Re: Help in Mexico?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 13:41:28 -0600
...mass flow sensor cleaned out, the fuel injectors cleaned >> out >>> and the coolant and all that checked, as eventually the temperature light >>> was flashing...
Re: oil light question
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:44:09 -0500
...I found > |out that I had no cable plugged in to the coolant reservoir > |sensor. I was apparently not careful or knowledgeable back > |in...
Mini-Road trip or Sunday drive...(long)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:17:04 -0700
...I am thinking I have a faulty connection on either my O2 sensor or perhaps my Temp II sensor is acting up. I didn...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
...No steering play, no vibration or bounce. >> Wheel bearings good, newly greased. >> New radiator, new radiator temperature switch. Complete flush. New >> phosphate free coolant...
Waterpump grinding, what does block look like??
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:10:27 -0800
...Remember that the coolant flow is low even at > high RPM. The more the engine rise in temperature, more the pressure is > high. > > TEST...
Re: Revised dash layouts, incorporating a GTI gauge cluster
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:08:05 -0400
...or Coolant temp are another > issue. THere is not a simple sender to jam into the oil drain plug > for the temperature. BusBoys used...
Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:07:19 -0800
...added fresh coolant > with the engine raised, not the > nose; so clearly the system is in need of bleeding. > 2)� ��Thermostat, sensors and radiator...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:22:25 -0800
...Pretty rare. > > > > Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in Vanagons > > mostly dead or lalzy. > > > > Coolant temperature ..very important that...
Re: White smoke when cold
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Sun, 19 Jan 2014 18:42:36 -0800
...after I got into it ..checking injectors, temp sensors and what not .. I said to the college student woman who owned it ...'You drive...
Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:44:21 -0600
...The >>>> temperature stayed normal. I don't find any soot in the coolant or water in >>>> the oil. >>>> >>>> Any ideas? The temps were perfect...
Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:58:15 -0800
...understand it) there's no coolant > flow out of the engine bay until the engine reaches its optimum > temperature. > > I never worry about turning...
Re: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Fri, 12 Jun 1998 12:40:11 -0400
...sensor.) > >Considering this vehicle now has 150k miles on it, any thoughts as to >common things to check for higher than normal H2O temperature...
Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:05:18 -0600
...Perhaps > >>> replace the sensor with a gauge for pressure? Or a T-fitting, like > >>> I use on my inline VW motor... one that allows...
Re: New thermostat funky?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 1 Dec 2007 10:23:19 -0800
The new thermostat obviously has a lower opening temperature than your original or it wouldn't have moved where the needle rides on your...
Re: temp guage read-out
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:25:12 -0400
...sensor nor the one that talks to the ECU. I recently installed an after market (non-german) gauge sender that had a different temperature...
Re: Starting problem
Historical mailing list - Germain
Tue, 4 May 2004 21:55:59 -0400
...Starting problem Replace the Temp II (blue) temperature sensor in the thermostat housing. It is causing the FI to flood the engine during warm...
go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
...No steering play, no vibration or bounce. > Wheel bearings good, newly greased. > New radiator, new radiator temperature switch. Complete flush. New > phosphate free coolant...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:33:47 -0800
...is a ground connection.) >> * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and >> when >> 160 F. >> >> I think that this would...
FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
...With ESD, the PCM can receive false readings from the electronic coolant temperature sensor, which can lead to poor fuel economy and the setting...
Re: Possible...Overheating
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:17:31 -0700
...Have I ruined the motor...I did not see any coolant leaks anywhere. > 2. What temperature do the GoWesty Melt tabs actually melt and...
Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:11:31 -0400
...The radiator fan switch senses the water temperature in the radiator closer the outlet than inlet. A higher temp thermostat will make less coolant...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - bernie
Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:07:52 -0800
...Pretty rare. >>> >>> Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in Vanagons >>> mostly dead or lalzy. >>> >>> Coolant temperature ..very important that...
Re: Boston to DC Vanagon purchase saga (long)
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:33:54 -0500
...With a few more stops along > the way, and some anxious moments with coolant temperature climbing while > going through the NYC tolls, I finally...
Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 May 2012 20:26:19 -0400
I would also consider that the insulation on the sensor wire is deteriated to the point that it is conductive when wet. If the...
Re: Is my radiator dead? aka cooling sytem woes
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Tue, 4 May 2004 16:03:07 -0400
...stat w/ stock 87*, change Temp II sensor, and flush system and fill with VW G11 coolant. So I did all that. Pulled rad...
This guy again (3000 mi trip yada yada)
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:05:58 -0800
...Remember that the coolant flow is low even at > high RPM. The more the engine rise in temperature, more the pressure is > high. > > TEST...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:25:57 -0600
...is a ground connection.) >>> * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and >>> when >>> 160 F. >>> >>> I think that this would...
Re: Mini-Road trip or Sunday drive...(long)
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:48:49 -0400
...I am thinking I have a faulty connection on > either > my O2 sensor or perhaps my Temp II sensor is acting up. I didn...
Re: Zetec Using oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:27:48 -0500
...This normal consumption is the reason oil need to be formulated not the damage the emissions system (catalysts, O2 sensor, EGR systems). Consider a...
Re: Eurospec problem
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 13 Oct 1999 14:55:17 -0700
...David Marshall's suggestion about checking the coolant temp sensor is a good one. It is easy to check resistance vs. temp, the details...
Re: temp guage read-out
Historical mailing list - The Westy man
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:47:49 -0700
...sensor nor the one that talks to the > ECU. I recently installed an after market (non-german) gauge sender that had a different temperature...
Re: Clutch slave cyl. replacement: What could go wrong? Well.....Friday sort of.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 8 Sep 2014 05:33:14 -0700
...I just noticed my fuel consumption was increasing and my coolant temperature is now lower than normal, indicating a very rich mixture since my...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -0500
...valve (though >> it vibrates), the idle control unit or the coolant temp sensor (which i >> am told can cause a rich mixture. >> >> It looks...
Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:58:21 -0500
...The > > thermostat needs coolant flow to operate. Without flow it and the temp > > sensor can only sense steam and at that point the engine...
Re: notes from Montana
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 5 Jul 2016 22:07:39 -0300
...Screw clamps tend to cut the hose, and they > loosen over time as the hose responds to temperature changes. The spring > clamps have smooth...
Would like some advice on a problem
Historical mailing list
Sun, 13 Jul 1997 23:57:20 -0400 (EDT)
...bad sensor? The computer? Where should I start? Has anyone experienced this before? Last bits of info: I have noticed a small coolant leak...
Re: A/C question
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Wed, 2 Jul 2003 23:12:37 +0000
...controlled by the radiator temp sensor which shuts off <DIV></DIV>>the A/C if the coolant temperature exceeds 210F. There <DIV></DIV...
Re: maybe too much information is worse...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 May 2006 00:27:19 -0400
...On 5/15/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > Where is the oil temp sensor located? Is it really seeing oil temp or...
Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 21:05:29 -0700
...Also > offered to check actual operating temperature to be sure gauge was > correct, but realistically, the behavior shows coolant operating > properly -- fans kick on...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:26:34 -0500
...I checked out the coolant temp sensor (blue) and the intake >air sensor in the AFM against the specs in Bentley, both of these...
Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:38:10 -0500
...Today, I decided to get after the connections to the sensor for the > coolant temp gauge as the crimps(had to put in new...
Re: Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:18:08 -0700
...and that time duration ..........depending on oil viscosity and temperature, can give a very rough idea of bearing clearance and oil pressure...the time...
Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:58:12 -0400
...stops the heated coolant in the heads is no longer circulating. The temp sensor will not see the raise in temperature in the heads...
Upgrading 1.9 to 2.1
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 23 Feb 1999 15:44:02 -0500
...If oil temperature becomes a problem, I will come up with a way to plumb up the oil cooler, possibly using the coolant bleeder...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:52:38 -0500
...Pretty rare. >>> >>> Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in >>> Vanagons mostly dead or lalzy. >>> >>> Coolant temperature ..very important that...
Re: Help for a guy in Belgium
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 07:26:58 -0600
...Beierl it is getting too much gas and also suspect the fuel pressure regulator, other possibilities, temperature sensor #2 ( coolant), a fuel injector (if...
Re: 5 cyl conversion mail list
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Thu, 12 Nov 1998 02:02:12 EST
...start valve at cool temperatures). If the ECU can pulse 5 injectors, will it properly run per O2 sensor readings. Maybe it will work...
Re: Carat - Fair price?/ Carat History
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 16:58:34 -0800
...light to go on and then the coolant light went on with corresponding rise in temperature (was still less than 100,000 miles) 3...
Re: Compression Question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 09:18:28 -0500
...don't drive around with the timing retarded, > the > O2 sensor disconnected, green coolant in the radiator, > passenger-car > tires, etc.) > > As for Quaker...
Re: Anyone tried "LubriCheck" yet??
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:50:25 -0800
...As oil becomes more acidic due to friction, temperature, pressure, suspended contaminants etc, the TBN value changes, and is a very reliable indicator of...