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  • Re: Alu. Carat wheels for sale.
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 19:06:10 -0600
    ...Another interesting observation is the truck has no oxygen sensor gear box. The speedo cable goes from the left front wheel to the dash...
  • Re: Baffled
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 3 Jan 2007 17:22:01 -0800
    ...Once it warm, it is fine. > Now, I changed the temp II sensor, the Oxygen sensor, looked at the vacuum lines (although did not...
  • Re: catalytic heaters in campers
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 3 May 2010 19:36:27 -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: Cuts off on startup
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:07:28 -0800
    It's your oxygen sensor. The warmup cycle is not working correctly and that is the dead give-away. I'm currently having the...
  • Re: cold start skipping
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:03:59 -0500
    ...For the bucking and stalling, could be the "temp 2" sender (cheap, and easy to replace) or possibly the oxygen sensor. With the engine...
  • Re: Is there a such thing as a POD mountable DIGITAL voltmeter?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 15 May 2000 22:08:07 -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...
  • Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
    Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
    Mon, 11 Apr 1994 16:31:55 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Air Flow Sensor Fuel pressure regulator Plug Wires ($$$) Plugs Oxygen Sensor Fuel Filter Air Filter Oil and Filter I've cleaned every ground I...
  • Re: Emission test on 87 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:55:15 -0700
    ...the other two, on a separate two connector plug, are for oxygen sensor heat. if someone said you only have two wires on your...
  • Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 04:08:26 +0100
    The reason why some alternator lights don't go out until you rev the engine a bit, is that the regulator needs to hit...
  • Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:53:04 -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: Carbon monoxide detector
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:36:32 -0700
    ...In CO-alarms it is useful to check if the sensor element is exchangeable. The sensor usually last one to a few years. Martin...
  • Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:49:41 -0700
    ...The amount of cold start and warm-up enrichment Ignition timing and idle stabilization during warm-up When the oxygen sensor, idle stabilization and...
  • Re: catalytic heaters in campers
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Mon, 3 May 2010 13:40:00 -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...
  • High altitude starting problem
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Mon, 09 Jun 1997 20:49:30 -0400
    ...After its warmed up, the oxygen sensor should take over and hold the mixture at the correct point. When I join her in a...
  • Re: Problem with running rich when motor warm......90 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 30 Dec 2002 06:15:12 EST
    ...starts running rogh, > stalling, and smoking black...........I am leaning towards Oxygen Sensor on > this one........... > Temp II sender faulty. Telling the engine it...
  • Cold Start Unsolved: Help
    Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 09:08:17 +0000
    ...stabilizer selenoid removed, cleaned and verified as functional, new battery, new oxygen sensor, Air Flow Meter cap popped and resistive trace cleaned. So, yesterday...
  • Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:18:55 -0500
    ...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: vanagon Digest - 2 Oct 2015 - Special issue (#2015-368)
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 18:08:24 -0700
    ...If we do that we are fine." > > Or we could (will) talk about tires, oil pressure or removing oxygen sensors… > > Ian > >> On 10-02...
  • COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
    Historical mailing list - Cooper John LCDR ALCOM/J322
    Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:45:05 -0000
    ...I have replaced the T2 sensor. I also ran about four tanks of Chevron Supreme through it, and thought I had it licked... until...
  • 90' Carat cold start problem, is it FI?
    Historical mailing list - Tzung Yang
    Tue, 21 Jul 1998 16:33:38 -0600
    ...With the help from the listees, I have changed the oxygen sensor, coolant temperature sensor, plugs, but it still stalls sometimes in the morning...
  • Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Wed, 26 May 2004 15:32:43 -0700
    ...My DJ even doesn't have an oxygen sensor or catalytic converter. Check the doc I mentioned and you'll see. It specifically says...
  • Re: Fix Those Exhaust Leaks!
    Historical mailing list - TieDye
    Tue, 28 Nov 2000 20:18:13 -0500
    ...Fix Those Exhaust Leaks! Why does an exhaust leak cause performance problems? Because the Oxygen Sensor is under reading the output? Just from a...
  • Re: Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and bur ning gas in m�xico
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:57:17 -0800
    ...we disconnected the oxygen sensor, which was the most common suggestion, and the problem still occurs. so we're going with that it probably...
  • Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:59:18 -0700
    ...wrote: >> There has been quite a bit of talk here lately about oxygen sensors; >> how about a comparison to a related item- catalytic converters? >> >>
  • Blinking Dash Warning Lights!
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 14:05:14 -0700
    While driving my 1984 Westy on the highway today, the battery/alternator AND the oxygen sensor lights started to dimly flicker in unison. This...
  • Re: Poor gas Mileage
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:26:47 -0500
    ...I seldom even use new tune up parts on my own > vans .....good bosch ones last so very very well. > > oxygen sensor ....now there...
  • Re: Need help ... on lazy van
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:07:34 +0000
    ...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: Commuting in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - GMBulley
    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 10:47:12 EST
    ...Now I can go after the clutch slave, oxygen sensor, rear defrost, and dead mirror that have needed attention for too long. >> I don...
  • Re: Vanagon conversions
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 23:43:18 -0400
    ...conversion does not direct you to connect the carbon canister or oxygen sensor, but I was able to reconnect both in my first Tiico...
  • Re: Question About ECU Programing
    Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
    Sat, 1 Nov 2003 10:48:59 -0700
    ...see what the oxygen sensor, AFM, injection timing etc. were doing as say, the throttle was opened. Possibly there are other signals available that...
  • Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
    Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:06:29 -0500
    ...I didn't replace the oxygen sensor (original van had 87K on it) and I have a lingering suspicion this is the problem. Also...
  • Re: A question about grounds...
    Historical mailing list - Chris Schaefer
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:01:07 -0800
    The wire that emerges from the hall sensor harness is used as the Oxygen sensor return. I'm not sure if it has other...
  • Excellent Catalytic Heater at Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:59:13 -0500
    ...Check out this catalytic heater with an oxygen depletion sensor at Ebay - it's a good one. Search on "Catalytic Heaters". The site for...
  • Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
    ...Oxygen Sensor Wiring High resistance or a short in the wire for the oxygen sensor (the green wire that would be disconnected during C...
  • Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:04:32 -0800
    ...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: EGR on '81 Vanagon Westie
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 10 Sep 1997 01:41:35 UT
    ...BTW, this vehicle has a FI emissions set up without an oxygen sensor. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Lon Herman Granville, Ohio
  • Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:28:14 -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: 87 Westy mileage 13 mpg
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 15 Jan 2002 22:33:32 -0600
    ...Suggestions for improving my mileage? One mechanic is suggesting replacing > the oxygen sensor. > > Thanks, > -Ken > > Ken Anderson > ================================== > K. Anderson & Associates Ltd. > 2664 Dunlevy St...
  • Re: Any diesel people out there?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 27 Oct 2002 22:36:35 -0500
    ...No cranky ECU, no bad oxygen sensors, no cracked solder joints. ;) _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "Only the government would call...
  • Is this the Vanagon Syndrome?
    Historical mailing list - Tom
    Mon, 2 Dec 2002 06:02:35 -0800
    ...Engine has about 30k miles on a rebuild, new-ish oxygen sensor, Temp2 sensor and runs flawlessly most of the time. Isn't there...
  • Re: Help Needed: 88 Westy running rich and missing
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Thu, 28 Aug 2003 18:17:12 -0700
    The other thing to consider is that there's a short between the shield and line for the oxygen sensor which can result in...
  • Re: Tune-up Time! Recommendations Needed.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 Feb 1998 16:34:32 EST
    ...Also the oxygen sensor is good for 50k miles or so (a little less for the one wire and a little more for the...
  • Re: running rich is making me poo
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Tue, 24 Jun 2003 08:50:07 -0500
    ...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: advice on installing 72 Eberspacher BN4, into a 67 westy
    Historical mailing list - G. Lee
    Sat, 25 Oct 2003 10:00:42 -0600
    ...You can use an oxygen sensor and digital voltmeter to get an idea of mixture. If it is still out of spec., you will...
  • Re: OXS & Batt. Lights just came on
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 25 Nov 2004 20:14:57 -0600
    ...ill '84 westy. >Anyone have any ideas regarding the Battery and Oxygen >Sensor dash lights coming on at the same time?? >This morning I...
  • 89 engine coughs and backfires at quick acceleration when warm?
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Mon, 3 Jul 2006 08:33:55 -0400
    ...4 new injectors, new distibutor, new coil, new temp sensor, new oxygen sensor, new fuel pump relay and it still does this. Does anyone...
  • Re: fuel pump producing bubbles
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:48:55 -0400
    ...the air bubbles and the air/fuel ratio > fluctuates and the oxygen sensor and idle valve struggle to compensate. > Make sense? > The gas tank...
  • Fwd: Baffled
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Wed, 3 Jan 2007 21:17:34 -0500
    ...Once it warm, it is fine. > Now, I changed the temp II sensor, the Oxygen sensor, looked at the vacuum lines (although did not...
  • Fw: Subaru 2.2 running rough after a couple of minutes
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:15:25 -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...
  • Van Bucking (Ideas?)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Jan 2000 11:12:11 EST
    ...Oxygen Sensor Coolant Temp sensor (blue) Distributor Cap Rotor Spark Plug Wires Spark Plugs (Plus 4 Platinum) I just checked the Temp sender in...
  • Re: Engine start-up trouble - Idle Stabilizer Valve
    Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:31:04 -0400
    ...stops operating once the Temp II sensor reaches operating temperature and passes off to the oxygen sensor. I had the impression that the idle...
  • Re: off to Yellowstone! And we're back...
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:50:32 -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: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:07:20 -0500
    I would try disconnecting the oxygen sensor and see if that fixes it. It's super easy to do and will eliminate that as...
  • 83-85 (and later) survey
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Wed, 7 Sep 94 13:20:15 PDT
    ...replaced oxygen sensor at 50,000 miles (paranoia) I'll do mine at 60K per the manual unless it has problems before. > 9. replaced...
  • Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:48:44 -0800
    ...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: Cold Start Unsolved: Help
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:30:20 -0500
    ...stabilizer selenoid removed, cleaned and verified as >functional, new battery, new oxygen sensor, Air Flow Meter cap popped and >resistive trace cleaned. So, yesterday...
  • Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:38:31 -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: [Syncro] Need 2.1 WBX ECU in the bay area
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:54:53 -0700
    ...and timing too advanced, dead oxygen sensors, intake leaks .. exhaust leaks near an oxygen sensor ..all kinds of stuff. Wonky Temp Sensor II also...
  • Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 08:44:13 -0700
    > > Since you're not running a catalyst you could figure a way to tune things > so the O2 sensor is not needed. > I have...
  • Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:59:40 -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...