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Re: FI mixture adjust?/ Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Mon, 8 Feb 1999 18:50:03 -0600
...However, when idling O2 fluctuates normally. All >>other sensor readings on the Digitool are normal. The fuel pressure is >>normal I'm told by...
Re: Tighten-up your AFM
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 10:48:52 -0700
...Seems to me though that in a properly functioning FI system the > lean condition would be compensated for by the O2 sensor and ECU...
Re: Did the mechanic do something?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:37:51 -0700
...Mark Sam Walters wrote: > Charles, > > Attached are some files for assistance in diagnosis of fuel injection > system difficulties. > > Disconnect the O2 sensor and see...
Re: Poor Gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Michael D. Dower
Wed, 7 May 1997 18:19:30 -0400 (EDT)
...I replaced the o2 sensor about 3000- miles ago. It is blowing black smoke and the power is about 2/3 of what it...
Re: OX and charge lights on
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 17:42:29 -0800
...Joe On 21 Jan 2003, Mike Miller wrote: > But the O2 light is going on and the charge > light isn't. Weird. > > Very weird...
Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...
Historical mailing list - Taeke Takeon
Fri, 16 May 2008 18:02:54 -0400
...Does this mean my engine is > never > entering closed loop operation? If so, what are the standard things to > check, since the O2 sensor...
1984 Frozen stuck O2 sender
Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
Mon, 4 Nov 2002 12:08:42 -0800
Any suggestions on the removal and replacement of a frozen 02 sender. I really do not want to replace the exhaust pipe.
Oxygen sensor coax
Historical mailing list - Joe
Sat, 28 Jan 2006 12:12:45 -0500
Hello List, Looking for a source or if anyone knows the type coax used for the o2 sensor. TIA Joe Beckham Joe@willywaw.com
Re: Tighten-up your AFM
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 10:39:01 -0500
...Also it is critical that the tension be correct when in open loop, or on older systems without o2 sensors. (ecu reads the afm...
CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:23:05 -0700
...off, disconnected O2 and idle stabilization circuit, set idle to ~ 850 RPM, played with CO screw til things sounded ok. Then, with a DVOM...
Vanagon ECU Settings
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sun, 12 Nov 2000 13:15:45 +0000
...I next = reconnected the O2 output to the ECU while keeping the multi-meter = connection piggy-backed as well. Now the O2 output changes...
Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sat, 13 Mar 2004 04:52:39 -0600
...Anyway have you > >> checkedto see if the O2 sensor is cycling? If it is not what > >> voltage does it > >> register? If you don't...
Re: O2 sensor
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Dec 1996 18:18:12 -0500
...and was told i loose power after warm up due to a bad O2 sensor. so i decided to call up my local supplier...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:24:01 -0700
I just put an O'scope on the O2 sensor wire of my recently acquired 87. At first it sat around .4-.5 volts...
Re: Rough Idle troubleshooting need
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:15:33 -0400
...The chassis reference for the O2 sensor is extremely critical. The ground for the distributor hall sensor is shared with the O2 sensor. Many...
Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:04:07 -0700
...So black wire Don saw is likely the O2 voltage output |("signal") wire? | | |On 6/25/14, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: |> Pos...
Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 24 Jul 1996 14:00:16 -0500 (CDT)
David, Can't help as far as getting the O2 sensor out, but... Just a few weeks ago, I replaced that section of pipe...
Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
Historical mailing list - ghamburg
Thu, 7 May 1998 22:39:33 -0700
Who sells O2 sensors ? best Price ? can I do it myself? if so how? Greg -----Original Message----- From: Modl6971 <Modl6971@aol.com> To: ghamburg...
high altitude vdub
Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:00:36 -0700
...Some people dial the timing back a touch to give the mixture more time to burn, given there is less o2 avail to burn...
turning of the O2 sensor light
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Nov 2000 11:08:31 EST
Thanks to all who replied to my earlier question and told me where to find the button that controls the O2 sensor reminder light...
Re: O2 sensor and exhaust questions
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:32:38 -0400
> Does any one know of a cheaper alternative to an O2 sensor for an '86 GL? > NAPA wants $140.00 for one for my...
Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:41:34 -0500
...The O2% was .2 at 2,500 and 5.6 at idle. Normal atmosphere O2 is at least 19.5% these readings tell me...
Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:08:46 -0800
...O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor > > I have not run into the problem of a shorted 02 > coax myself, > but i have...
Re: 87 Westy has loss of power, also '87 westy O2 sensor...
Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:14:48 -0700
...I ended up tearing the guts end of the o2 sensor off with an adjustable wrench and heating the flange with the mapp gas...
Re: Which O2 sensor wrap-up
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:57:05 -0700
Thanks to everyone that responded to my post about which O2 sensor to get. I went to my local FLAPS and got a "universal...
Re: Engine Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:06:31 -0400
...I also would measure the VDC coming off of your O2 sensor. Run the engine until it is warm and then shut it down...
Re: OXS Light... what model years was it used
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 23 Nov 2002 14:14:55 -0800
...Todd '88 Westy gary hradek wrote: >Doug, > I am just guessing but I bet they put the o2 light >in the same year they...
Re: O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 14:47:01 -0400
...2> turn off engine and disconnect O2 sensor from ECU but leave monitor connected to sensor. 3>start engine and adjust AFM spring to...
Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:45:42 -0700
...1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question? > Hello Folks, > > How quickly does the O2 sensor give a signal to the ECU? I notice a...
Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 17 Jul 1998 09:42:58 -0100
> My '85 is running better with the O2 sensor disconnected. I have a problem > at idle and when accelerating from a stop when the...
Re: Not giving up!!!
Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 23:48:26 -0400
The O2 sensor does give lower emissions than open loop. If the motor goes lean, NOx emissions go up. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: O2 sensor trouble
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 21:11:20 -0500
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Gerry Lepage wrote: > Hi list, > > Van runs terrific and all is well with the o2 sensor unplugged for over...
Re: O2 Sensor rust!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 Apr 1996 19:09:29 -0700
...Westies >> Anyway, my new problem is that I cannot get the O2 sensor out of my >> cat. conv. it has rusted into place. I...
Re: O2 Sensor 85 motor to 87 motor compatibility Question.
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 28 May 2005 18:56:03 -0400
> I was calling around looking for a O2 Sensor and the one > place that said they had one said it was for a 1985...
Bad O2 Sensor Symptoms?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 1 May 2006 16:00:32 -0700
Does this sound like a bad O2 sensor? Symptoms -- 1985 Runs fine at a cold start. Often, engine runs flawlessly when warm. Sometimes, however...
Running Problem -Solved
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:36:54 -0700
...As I had suspected, one of the rebuilt injectors had gone bad, but also, the O2 sensor was bad or going. After the O2...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:52:25 -0400
...Sometimes it will go right off the scale > (no lights for awhile) > > I'm guessing that this is indicitive of a problem O2 meter...
Re: Extreme high idle
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 18:48:35 -0700
Hmm, things that come to my mind are stuck air flow meter flap bad o2 sensor, bad temperature senders vacuum leaks dirty distributor Joe
Need an O2 sensor heat shield...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 21:35:05 -0700
Anybody have one fore sale? I looked under there and noticed it was gone, What now we have sensor thieves??? TIC Robert
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:09:53 -0700
Craig, 600 miles at 5mpg = 120 gallons @ $2.30/gal = heck - my calculator broke! You're welcome, Karl Wolz
Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:41:07 -0500
Then, on to the next thing... > > Brian > 84 Westy > There is always a next thing! Jake
Re: 91 westy starts hard and stalls when cold
Historical mailing list - John
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:38:46 -0400
...You could have an unmetered air leak or a O2 sensor malfunction. To check the O2 sensor unplug the sensor wire with ihe ignition...
Re: stuck o2 sensor and bad gas mileage
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:07:37 -0700
Vana-ga-neers, It's possible to "save" the O2 sensor!!! To remove the sensor use a propane style torch to heat the outside...
Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Sun, 21 May 2017 12:24:41 -0700
...Given that the incidence of failures before was so low (twice), this isn't conclusive, but would appear to suggest the O2 sensor itself...
Re: What IS Vanagon Syndrome, exactly?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:50:29 -0700
...There are many >> other problems that can be masked when the ECU stops tying to correct >> the exhaust reading it gets from the O2...
Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:04:08 -0400
...a failing O2 sensor in my inline VW >> motored van and I wanted to see what the List take is on O2 sensors. >> There...
Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 08:22:41 -0400
...Since the O2 output is less that one volt, readings could > very easily be messed up by bad grounds on the engine adding or...
Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 18:04:43 -0800
Thanks Ken! I appreciate your information about the operation of the O2. If you don't mind I'd like to talk about this...
Pressure Regulator/FI problems
Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
Thu, 26 Aug 1999 05:40:59 GMT
...New mechanic said Co2 is off the charts with any (new or old) O2 sensor conencted. 9. New mechanic said with O2 sensor off...
Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:22:57 -0500
...SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm trying to remove my o2 sensor but it's rusted in place. I've tried > quite a...
Re: 85 exhaust source needed
Historical mailing list - M Kelly
Sat, 06 Jul 1996 01:26:42 -0700
...I just need the > rear pipe and the pipe that the O2 sensor screws into. > Gregg Try Recycled Bugs (also known as The Parts...
O2 and battery light on!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Jun 1997 06:21:17 -0400
...the battery and O2 lights came on at the kennel where we picked up our noncamping pooch. I had a similar but not identical...
87GL: O2 Warning Light Flashing Intermittent/No Other Symptoms
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Tue, 19 May 1998 10:37:00 -0500
...way home and it did the same thing with same symptoms. O2 guage light flashing but temp guage itself reading in the middle. She...
Re: problem splicing O2 sensor wires
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 07:17:58 -0400
On Sun, 7 Jun 1998, Austin wrote: > Recently while splicing a generic 3-wire O2 sensor onto the stock loom I > couldn't get...
Re: 1987 Syncro Bogging/jerking/hesitation
Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
Mon, 15 Feb 1999 20:24:43 -0800
...5 min.) and even with the O2 sensor unpluged. I have decided it is either the ECU or the airbox but it never seems...
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 16:17:34 -0600
Les Shiaman wrote: > > My current o2 sensor has been on for 80,000 miles so i am trying to > replace it. Yesterday I put...
Re: Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:55:16 -0500
Make sure you test the O2 sensor immediately after driving. The non-heated sensors cool off quite quickly and may never get up to...
Re: 86 Camper Engine Elect Problem..Help
Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
Fri, 09 Feb 1996 15:51:29 +0500
...Check the connections to the O2 >sensor, temp sensor, and all low voltage grounds. See if you have a groung >wire connected at the...
alt & O2 lamps and dying batt.
Historical mailing list - jon jon
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:31:24 EST
...The other day the alt and o2 lights came on, because the westy battery indicator stayed green, I thought perhaps it was just a...
Re: O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Tue, 30 May 2006 13:56:52 -0400
...The O2 sensor would not degrade just because the light came on either. What happened to your van and the light coming on are...