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• <FS> '86 Synchro - Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:51:43 -0400
  ...block & heads 2 yr <30k miles old) Pistons, rings, sleeves, gaskets oxygen sensor 1,000 miles ago, Engine, shifting, fuel injection excellent. Never runs...
• Re: HELP 90 bucking
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:32:27 -0400
  ...oxygen sensor, brain under back seat > and afm. > Is there anything else I can have her do? > > Or who outside of Chattanooga Tenn. is...
• Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:30:36 -0800
  ...An low oxygen sensor may not shut off before you reach the point of affixation if the heater is down on the floor and...
• Re: Small Diagnostic Computer
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 18:29:16 -0400
  ...Computer is on when ECU is powered Oxygen sensor reading in volts Fuel pump ON. Air flow in volts Air inlet Temperature (Temp.I...
• Re: COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
  Historical mailing list - DOUG ELLEDGE
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:12:57 -0800
  ...I would be questioning the range of effectiveness of the oxygenated gas and even it's consistancy. But , I'm no expert. Doug www...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:29:25 -0500
  ...Now, that is more expensive than an oxygen sensor, but replacing an oxygen sensor that was not bad would not have fixed the problem...
• Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed lead voltages!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:26:32 -0400
  ...there is the signal wire coming out of the oxygen sensor, which is screwed into the exhaust pipe or cat, that's bolted to...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:19:14 -0700
  ...air flow meter.. >> it was quite good.. >> semi-involved procedure reading oxygen sensor out put ....adjusting to >> a particular voltage , etc. >> >> if you turn...
• FS '86 Synchro - Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 10:51:54 -0400
  ...block & heads 2 yr <30k miles old) Pistons, rings, sleeves, gaskets oxygen sensor 1,000 miles ago, Engine, shifting, fuel injection excellent. Never runs...
• Speedo cable/wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 03:17:03 -0400
  84 vanagon Speedo cable from bearing to box with my oxygen sensor reset switch seems to be broken at or inside the bearhing housing...
• Re: automatic gas mileage.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 14:42:46 -0500
  ...Then look at your oxygen sensor with a jaundiced eye -- it has a major effect on fuel economy. This is assuming the transmission is...
• Re: Oxygen sensor woes
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:58:52 -0500
  So, no takers yet? I just bought another brand new oxy sensor, same one, and tested it. I got the same results. Any ideas...
• 83-85 (and later) survey
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 07 Sep 94 12:21:16 CDT
  ...replaced oxygen sensor at 50,000 miles (paranoia) 9. replaced distributor cap and rotor every 25,000 miles (burned rather badly. might not 'need...
• Re: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 May 2010 18:12:07 -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...
• Re: hesitating when warm? - FIXED?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Sat, 3 May 2003 14:45:21 -0400
  ...back to the oxygen sensor - that the ECU runs in cold mode, ignoring the O2 sensor until the Temp II sensor said the engine...
• Re: It stalls and I need help!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 27 May 2002 16:52:50 -0400
  If you are still driving around without an oxygen sensor and without the missing parts (near your air distribution box) you are chasing the...
• Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 23:44:51 -0500
  ...It seems like the fuel pressure regulator could be suspect, or possibly the "new" temp 2 sensor. The oxygen sensor doesn't participate in...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 08:20:05 -0500
  ...This caused the OXS to detect oxygen and the ECU determined that the mixture was "too lean". The ECU enriched the mixture and the...
• Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 09:07:57 -0400
  ...If I'm not mistaken, disconnecting just one sensor from the circuit (such as the oxygen sensor) causes the ECU to stop reading various...
• FS '86 Synchro Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 12:59:33 -0400
  FOR SALE '86 Synchro Weekender Package 4 speed + low VW Reman'd engine (block & heads 2 yr old) Pistons, rings, sleeves, gaskets oxygen sensor...
• Re: 88 vanagon oxs light
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 10:57:31 CDT
  ...The oxygen sensor light and >the battery light simultaneously come on when she wants to shift into >a higher gear. Is this old news...
• Re: Vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 20:09:37 -0600
  ...is after all 4 > headers come together ,and next to the oxygen sensor(1.9).It wont idle .It > stalls,backfires.has real bad...
• Re: Tacho Cluster and Parts for 89 Vanagon Q. Cluster Housing, O2 Sensor, Harness Diagram, Things to look out for...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 11:16:49 -0400
  ...I presume the O2 sensor measures Oxygen for ...... ( fill >in the blanks). Is there any advantage in having it? Do Australian's need an...
• Re: Failed CA Smog Test
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 18:52:45 -0800
  ...which could be the oxygen sensor, the aux air regulator, and/or the fuel pressure regulator, or just old leaking injectors. but a new...
• Re: o2 sensor light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:33:42 -0500
  ...Mike Ed wrote: > This morning the oxygen sensor light came on on my 84 vanagaon auto. > I have read that this a mileage related...
• Lost the Idle adjust screw! ('84)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 12 May 1997 21:21:14 -0400
  ...apparently ran fine even with a massive vacuum leak once the engine was warm enough for the oxygen sensor to do its thing! Bill
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 20:02:42 -0500
  ...Since you are going to pull the exhaust anyway check to see if you can get the Oxygen sensor off. This is something that...
• FS - 2.1 WBXer <70k miles
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:35:44 -0400
  ...I will also throw in a new OEM cat, almost new OEM muffler, and new oxygen sensor for an additional 100 bucks. Less than...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:57:10 -0400
  ...Little leaks can mess up your oxygen sensor feedback, so you have to either fix them immediately or disconnect the sensor until they're...
• Got the ISV
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:55:49 -0400
  ...I disconnected my oxygen sensor and that didn't make a difference. Not quite sure how to test the temp 2 sensor - I'm...
• Re: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 May 2010 13:01:43 -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...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:56:35 -0400
  Before you buy all that try disconnecting the oxygen sensor (engine off, ignition off while you do this) and see if that improves the...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:32:08 -0800
  ...On this vehicle we're talking about here, 93 or 94 Jetta with ABA 2.0 engine...........on the HO2S ( heated oxygen sensor ) Control...
• Running problems
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 17:56:27 EDT
  ...During this process...I noticed that the oxygen sensor ISN'T THERE. The wires for it, and the wire that appears to have actually...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Oct 2015 - Special issue (#2015-368)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 20:43:55 -0400
  ...If we do that we are fine." Or we could (will) talk about tires, oil pressure or removing oxygen sensors� Ian On 10-02...
• Re: problem 86 camper weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:22:01 -0800
  ...What are some of the more logical things to take a look at? How does one check out the oxygen sensor? Any suggestions would...
• Parts for sale cheap
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 00:02:21 -0800
  ...Air flow meter and airbox, 2.1 waterboxer $30 Alternator 2.1 or 1.9, 90 amp $50 New oxygen sensor, 1.9 wbx...
• Re: Water Pump, OXG sensor, and Sputtering still.....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 21:38:43 -0700
  ...cycle repeats itself. >Plugs, wires are fine > >The light for the OXYGEN sensor had been on since day 1, but ran fine while >my...
• Re: oxygen sensor input wire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:15:09 -0400
  ...I feel that my green >O2 sensor input wire (sending voltage to the ECU) is shorting to the >grounded shileding in places from deteriorating...
• Re: '87 ECU mysteries
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 17:44:57 -0500
  ...wisdom from the group? > > So far the catalytic converter and the oxygen sensor have been replaced. > > I'm thinking of taking the car home...
• Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 23:01:36 -0800
  ...Symptoms > > >returned with the new properly installed o2 > sensor. > > > > An exhaust leak that lets oxygen into the exhaust > system will cause the o2 sensor...
• Re: question of oil level
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 12:04:50 CDT
  ...oh, who cares about a bunch of mosquitos!! besides, that oxygen sensor is relatively cheap (compared to a muffler), etc., etc., etc., etc. (lame...
• Re: A Yukon gal and her Westy need help
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 11:17:42 -0700
  ...1) oxygen sensor. Unplug it and see how thing work. If it works pretty good w/o it then that could be the problem...
• Re: It's a mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:19:09 -0500
  ...So far, I have replaced the spark plugs, wires, coil, cap, rotor,and oxygen sensor. I have tested other components of the FI system...
• O2 sensor question 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jodi Sage
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 11:53:49 -0500
  ...on Oxygen Sensor Replacement. HOT DOG! Mystery solved that hangy down thing and the magazine drawing look alike! It's my O2 sensor. So...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:56:58 -0400
  ...installed a new Temp Sensor II. checked for shorted oxygen sensor wire. ran with and without oxygens sensor connected. Don't think it has...
• Need help ... on lazy van
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:12:23 -0700
  ...cap and rotor - new fuel pressure regulator - new fuel filter - new Temp2 sensor at the thermostat housing. - new Oxygen sensor at the cat - air...
• Re: Water Pump, OXG sensor, and Sputtering still.....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 05:12:22 -0500
  ...cycle repeats itself. >Plugs, wires are fine > >The light for the OXYGEN sensor had been on since day 1, but ran fine while >my...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Mar 2003 (#2003-335)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 08:43:49 -0800
  ...before the last fixes which were new oxygen sensor and wire rebuild and a new temp sensor. Any help to get the power back...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:50:11 -0400
  ...s what the ECU maintains when it's running closed-loop (oxygen sensor active), so the three stages of the catalytic conversion will proceed...
• oil pressure led
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 10:38:57 -0700
  ...not coming on when you turn on the key, while the oxygen > sensor and the alternator lights do come on as expected. The last...
• Re: Sycnro Front-Diff Breather Hose ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 14:21:07 -0400
  ...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: replace cat converter - tough job?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 21:23:39 +0200
  You will definately want to replace the Oxygen Sensor when you get your new Cat. My Cat was put in by a respectable shop...
• Tacho Cluster and Parts for 89 Vanagon Q. Cluster Housing, O2 Sensor, Harness Diagram, Things to look out for...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 23:10:40 +1000
  ...I presume the O2 sensor measures Oxygen for ...... ( fill in the blanks). Is there any advantage in having it? Do Australian's need an...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:37:10 -0800
  ...however i am writing for guidance and >>> elaboration on the above suggestions. >>> >>> in regards to the 1st suggestion of disconnecting the oxygen >>> sensor, we...
• Re: Any ideas, my van runs terrible, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 16:00:10 -0800
  ...return immediately upon clearing) > > less common > 00537 Oxygen system regulation, 27-00 implausible > single > > 0524 knock sensor G61, 3100 open or short to ground...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 25 Sep 2013 08:45:30 -0700
  ...albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Neil, > > ".....The sensor return signal has input to the ECU when the oxygen sensor, idle stabilization, and full throttle enrichment...
• Air-Fuel Ratio fluctuation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:36:33 -0700
  ...I'm using an Innovate LM-1 wideband oxygen sensor with an output to the ECU set to emulate a narrowband. At all RPMs...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:55:29 -0500
  ...The oxygen sensor doesn't participate in the cold idle loop anyway, so that is >>probably not to blame-right? It was replaced about...
• Any ideas, my van runs terrible, HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:36:27 -0800
  ...return immediately upon clearing) less common 00537 Oxygen system regulation, 27-00 implausible single 0524 knock sensor G61, 3100 open or short to ground...