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• Re: Poor gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:31:34 -0700
  ...oxygen sensor ....now there is a part that can get tired or dead medium easily. scott www.turbovans.com On 8/12/2012 9...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 15:47:47 -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: Fuel mileage: normal?
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Mon, 8 May 2000 18:31:54 -0700
  ...Normal? I hear about > others getting 19 - 22 MPG but maybe that's the 2.1L? > > I've replaced oxygen sensor, cap, wires, rotor...
• Is there a such thing as a POD mountable DIGITAL voltmeter?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 May 2000 22:08:55 -0700
  ...would like to be able to monitor the output of the Oxygen sensor, which is typically 0.50 to 1.00V to see if...
• Re: running rich is making me poo
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 08:47:08 -0400
  ...I disconnected the oxygen sensor and it doesn't appear to make any difference with the way it runs. My questions are what should...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:08:28 -0400
  If running the inline 4 and the sensor is in the exhaust manifold the heated sensor may not be needed. If I recall you...
• Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed lead voltages!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:08:14 -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...
• My Vanagon FS on Samba
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:31:41 -0400
  ...I've changed the TempII, Oxygen Sensor and cleaned the AFM sliders but still have the issue - actually it's a little worse than...
• Re: O2 Reset switch location?
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 15:11:40 -0700
  ...asked by a fellow '85 owner for the location of the Oxygen >>Sensor Reset Switch. Since I don't have a clue, I call...
• Re: Replacement Exhaust - Need Recommendations
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:00:37 EST
  ...This includes everything except the Catalytic convertor (stainless body)- $99 and the oxygen sensor (Bosch)- $30. This system is nice because it bolts right...
• Re: 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 19:14:51 -0700
  ...Coolant temp sensor and its connections, Any air leaks anywhere, Throttle switch adjustment. Air idle screw adjustment Air flow meter CO adjustment screw Oxygen...
• Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 24 May 2003 09:10:29 -0700
  ...includes a cat and egr valve but no place for an >oxygen sensor) and many of the parts for the California system are NLA...
• Re: Funny, but not funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 06:56:44 -0600
  ...He says, he has changed almost > everything; Temp II sensor, Oxygen sensor, computer, distributor, cap, > rotor, cables, plugs, new injectors, AFM, ICU, idle control...
• Vanagon help!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 18:12:56 -0700
  ...Could a bad oxygen sensor be the culprit that makes it run so hot? I would like to thank you in advance for answering...
• Re: TiiCo Conversion Price
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 15:26:51 -0500
  ...The oxygen sensor wiring is not incorporated into our wiring harness. We do not require the core return. Please do not hesitate if there...
• Re: Speedo calibration
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 17:32:23 -0400
  ...In Canada, the is no oxygen sensor warning light. Larry J. Larry Carter wrote: > I have an 87GL, the little number under the VDO...
• Emissions failures make me feel like a failure
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 19:58:18 -0500
  ...GPM 12.3648 GPM 4.2152 GPM I subsequently replaced the oxygen sensor, catalytic convertor, spark plugs and wires. I got these results this...
• Re: replace idle stabilizer or not??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:32:57 -0700
  ...though it does help to have the funds or credit, to be able to buy an oxygen sensor and have a oxygen sensor bung...
• Re: Van not starting??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:13:59 -0700
  ...Van not starting?? > Its not your oxygen sensor. > > Died as in like when you turn off the key or died blub blub blub? The...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 13:48:30 -0500
  ...mechanic, have done:replaced fuel filter, >replaced oxygen sensor, replaced distributor cap and rotor and replaced >Oxygen Flow Meter. It runs better at city...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:04:01 -0700
  oxygen sensor? On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 3:02 PM, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote: > I could go on and on...
• Re: Speedo Cable Broken 87GL: What's the Drill?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:57:41 EST
  ...The upper goes from the speedo to the oxygen sensor box and the lower goes from the box to the center of the driver...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Recommendations for 83 WBX
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:03:34 -0400
  > I assume that Bosch is the way to go, but I see multiple > items listed as fitting my machine. Anyone know the Bently > part...
• Re: North Alabama Vanagon $1650 followup
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:16:19 -0500
  ...Been there for months I took pictures Absolutely no rust Very straight Oxygen Sensor light on dash is on Brakes very good Tires very...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:58:35 -0400
  Clean the connections on the coolant temp sender AND especially the connection to the oxygen sensor. After a thorough cleaning AND drying, coat the...
• Try this on for size...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Sep 94 00:01:17 EDT
  ...and don't forget the OXYGEN SENSOR for $105.95!!! I think mine is a ONE WIRE sensor (should be about 1/3 the...
• Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:14:38 EDT
  ...pressure (the pressure at was about 32 psi), I disconnected the oxygen sensor in order to reset the ECU to the default mode, I...
• Re: How can you mess up a cat? (and no not a furry one)
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Sun, 10 May 1998 15:01:31 -0400
  ...If your >O2 sensor dies the oxygen content of your exhaust changes and so does the >temprature therefor killing your cat. Cranking without starting...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:39:55 -0700
  ...hardware4 wire oxygen sensorfull instructions in PDF format. (See link at right)utilize your stock muffler and catalytic converterengine lid requires no modification and...
• Re: '85 gl 1.9 manual - bogging out - no power over 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:06:12 -0700
  One low tech cheater test for clogged cat that works sometimes is remove the oxygen sensor, then drive it. It relieving of exhaust back...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:57:55 -0800
  ...it could even have 4 oxygen sensors at up to 500 bucks each. On 1/11/2013 2:12 PM, Al Knoll wrote: > Seen...
• FS - 86 Synchro Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
  Mon, 11 Aug 1997 11:54:36 -0400
  ...old) 1,500 miles since new pistons, rings, sleeves, gaskets, and oxygen sensor Engine, shifting, fuel injection excellent. Never runs hot, no coolant loss...
• '87 ECU mysteries
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 14:59:29 -0800
  ...Any wisdom from the group? So far the catalytic converter and the oxygen sensor have been replaced. I'm thinking of taking the car...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:51:28 -0500
  ...What is that >stuff that drips out you tail pipe in winter months? Same stuff that comes out all the time -- put in oxygen...
• Re: 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 21:57:45 -0800
  ...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: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 22:25:39 -0800
  ...It comes with a new computer even >(albeit one without an oxygen sensor), but since I don't live in >California that shouldn't...
• The Beck Spyder and Fuel/Air meter question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Polys
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 14:47:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...But it seems as though their has been some discussion of adding an oxygen sensor in combination with a voltmeter to make a usable...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 20:02:57 -0800
  ...It comes with a new computer even (albeit one without an oxygen sensor), but since I don't live in California that shouldn't...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 10:09:36 -0500
  ...Nor is an oxygen sensor, or wiring for same. (this may be included on the latest kits, they were supposed to remedy that oversight...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:10:58 -0700
  ...failing O2 sensor in my inline VW > > motored van and I wanted to see what the List take is on O2 sensors. > > There is...
• Funny, but not funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:37:48 -0800
  ...He says, he has changed almost everything; Temp II sensor, Oxygen sensor, computer, distributor, cap, rotor, cables, plugs, new injectors, AFM, ICU, idle control...
• Re: Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Sep 1994 15:53:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...i still don't know why > > it does that, but it has done it twice. > > > > it could also be the oxygen sensor. > > > > the way...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:34:33 -0400
  The easiest would be if you're willing to use the oxygen sensor LED. many people have bypassed them with a longer speedo cable...
• '91 2WD Westy 4 Sale
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 16:00:14 PDT
  ...New in the last (2) months: (4) Michelin MX L (reinforced) Oxygen Sensor Fuel Filter Injectors (RV Recall) Plugs Castrol 20-50 & Fram every...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:19:55 -0700
  ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? Well, here's another question, and thanks. Is there any problem installing an unheated one in my particular application...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:16:15 -0500
  ...Cuts off on startup It's your oxygen sensor. The warmup cycle is not working correctly and that is the dead give-away. I...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:31:20 -0700
  ...light, > digital voltmeter ...to read oxygen sensor output , for example. > - and to check resistance of Temp II Sensor ...both cold and warm. > many uses...
• Re: Loss of power at low revs
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:53:48 -0800
  ...Then there are the infamous tempII sensor / oxygen sensor issues, it seems that these two components can conspire to produce *any* bad-running symptom...
• Re: Oxygen sensor woes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Gibson (III)
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:15:19 -0700
  ...But, I've been told my '84 will "hunt" for the best idle if the O2 sensor is working, as you note in the...
• Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 19 May 1999 01:09:50 -0500
  Last week I related my difficulties in locating the reset button for the oxygen sensor warning light. Now I am happy to report success...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:28:16 -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: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:54:04 -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...
• Re: Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 20:42:16 -0500
  Hi Melissa, National (non California) 80 - 83.5 vans use L-Jetronic ecu without oxygen sensor and tend to run a bit rich. If...
• Re: 2.1L maintenance @120k
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 15:16:24 -0400
  ...Change out or consider carrying an oxygen sensor and a temp II sensor. The two relatively inexpensive pieces can make your life hell if...
• Where do I stick this?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:01:11 -0400
  ...This HJS ECU had its own wiring harness, its own sensors to include the famous Lambda, or oxygen sensor. This HJS ECU talked to...
• Re: Is there a such thing as a POD mountable DIGITAL voltmeter?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 15 May 2000 07:23:40 -0500
  ...would >like to be able to monitor the output of the Oxygen sensor, which is >typically 0.50 to 1.00V to see if...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:02:04 -0800
  ...is this >>>>> supposed to be disconnected? �is this the wire to the oxygen sensor already >>>>> disconnected? �if not, what is it and do i...
• Re: Small Diagnostic Computer
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 23:25:18 -0700
  ...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: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 3 May 2010 20:33:20 -0400
  ...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: HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:02:26 -0700
  ...If your oxygen sensor has been bad for a while, then your catalytic converter is probably clogged- hence the stalling when driving. I bet...