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• Anyone else have this problem (CO too high)?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 10:27:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I don't have a CO/oxygen sensor to use to figure out the problem. I've leaned the adjusting screw all the way...
• Re: small jobs - 88 westy GL
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 5 May 1998 08:17:01 EDT
  ...On the oxygen sensor, I usually remove this with a pipe wrench but that is on pre-'86 Vanagons where it is easier to...
• Re: OXYGEN SENSOR
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 12:02:39 -0700
  > The box is where Stan said on my 85'. I had to use > a small screwdriver to push the button in far enough > on...
• Re: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:31:02 -0700
  ...how is your gas milage? Poor? Are you puffing black smoke? You oxygen sensor could be bad instead or also. cheers matthew Matthew Pollard...
• Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
  ...Temperature Sensors: Both are functioning normally; Inspect: Oxygen Sensor: Found disconnected - reconnect; Test: Run Engine to normal operating temperature; Inspect: Oxygen Sensor: Found to...
• Re: Three Items-O2 sensor running rich.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:42:24 -0500
  ...Reconnected * Disconnect oxygen sensor - No effect on bad behavior * Tested throttle switch on plenum per Bentley - Pass and adjusted correctly * Tested AFM per Bentley...
• Tach Speeds
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 08:23:35 -0700
  ...Ivan p.s., - Those of you that have recommended replacing the Oxygen Sensor with the $30 Bosch generic are absolutely right - it's very...
• Re: How can you mess up a cat? (and no not a furry one)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 10 May 1998 18:42:35 -0700
  ...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: Darrell Boehler's digifant tool
  Historical mailing list - Robert Williams
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 16:01:04 -0700
  ...pin layout that > >| allow one to check the oxygen sensor, afm, and both temperature sensors > >| with a multimeter- and do it while the engine...
• Re: FI question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 10:41:55 PDT
  ...Over the years, both systems were refined by the addition of an oxygen sensor to attain a more precise air/fuel mixture. This is...
• Re: 85 Tune-up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 09:54:29 -0800
  ...We are planning tons of camping trips this summer > >including spending the whole month of August in Alaska! > > > >Parts Changed > > > >* cap & rotor * oxygen sensor...
• Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:51:46 -0600
  ...1) The oxygen sensor is bad - not likely 2) The fuel injectors are unable to flow more fuel even with higher fuel pressures and...
• Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:48:30 -0400
  ...to at no charge going faster miles an hour with my oxygen sensor disconnected I remain Bob Donalds Boston Engine Exchange 1 508 358...
• Re: reset? OS2 indicator light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 16:03:36 -0500
  ...Then replace your Oxygen Sensor, if you believe VW knew what it was talking about when it put in the light. >Speaking of lights...
• Re: ECU schematic
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:04:01 -0400
  ...The Euro ECU's are not made to use the oxygen sensor because of the use of leaded fuel. The engine would need to...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 15:41:45 -0700
  ...out the Oxygen Sensor with a known good one.New Air Filter.New Fuel InjectorsNew Fuel Injection Temperature SensorNew Air Temperature SensorNew Throttle Position...
• Re: Blue Syncro oceanside
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:28:31 -0600
  ...re " when the coolant temp sensor told the ECU to turn the heater off > on the sensor. " > > Oxygen sensor heat is full time, any...
• Re: Oxygen sensor woes
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:39:20 -0500
  ...I heard sometimes the green coax wire for the o2 sensor can ground out. I tested mine and it seemed ok. I put a...
• Re: Temporary Mystery Loss of Power
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:36:10 -0400
  ...Howdy Brian, You might have a shorting oxygen sensor with the wet weather. I have no direct experienc with this but I have heard...
• Fw: Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor? (
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 23:19:56 EDT
  Change oil Make sure the engine is HOT- drive for @30 minutes BEFORE the test. Check timing Check cap rotor Check wires Check the...
• Re: : Re: Tag an SUV today
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 19:32:41 -0800
  ...I think the new Chev Malibu has 4 or > 5 oxygen sensors. Light trucks/SUVs are currently not held to the same emissions standards...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:11:39 -0600
  ...I have done all the usual checks such as > disconnecting temperature two sensor, disconnecting the oxygen sensor, > checking with a can of carb cleaner...
• Re: Exaust system replacement
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 09:03:12 -0400
  ...The kit does not come with a catalytic converter or an oxygen sensor. If your cat is good you can just reuse it. I...
• Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 May 2021 02:25:22 +0000
  ...Temperature Sensors: Both are functioning normally; Inspect: Oxygen Sensor: Found disconnected - reconnect; Test: Run Engine to normal operating temperature; Inspect: Oxygen Sensor: Found to...
• Re: 02 mixture questions
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 09:30:07 -0500
  ...O2 mixture questions > > > > >>>I have several questions when it comes to adjusting my mixture using the > > oxygen sensor. > > >>> 1. Do I have to disconnect...
• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 96 09:51:22 -0800
  ...trip last weekend, we had driven about 80 miles and the Oxygen sensor > and alternator lights lit up but very dimly (it was dark...
• Re: Turbo Muffler, Jacobs Ign, Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 13:39:51 EDT
  ...The California air-cooled Vanagons did in fact have Hall effect type electronic ignition along with an oxygen sensor for the FI system (which...
• Re: Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:51:38 -0800
  ...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: Westy Purchase / Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 10:23:12 -0700
  ...First, > whenever I left the Westy stopped for more than ~5 min, and then > went to restart it, the Alternator and Oxygen Sensor lights...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:47:35 -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...
• Oops! RE: battery going?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:38:11 -0500
  ...badly corroded sensor/connector contacts, or a ::::::broken wire, might produce similar symptoms. checking for voltage at :::the ::::::connector, and measuring sensor resistances at...
• Re: idle surges
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 12:31:37 -0500
  ...Since it is > happening in cold and warm operations I am excluding oxygen sensor and > coolant sensor. The complicating factor is also that the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 14:51:50 -0700
  ...anyway--everything is loose--except that damn oxygen sensor. I've soaked it in penetraing oil for over a week now--heated it--used...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 May 2008 13:38:30 -0400
  pickle vanagon wrote: > I guess there is probably no test for this issue short of wiring in the > capacitor, correct? Would you say that...
• Re: 1.9 flooding
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:26:23 +0000
  ...warmed up. > Changed the; > plugs > cap and rotor > wires > oxygen sensor > temp II sensor > idle switch works > > Not sure what to look at anymore...
• Re: Quick troubleshooting question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:09:45 -0400
  ...My first shot would be to look at fuel pressure, then the Oxygen Sensor as Ben mentioned, and the harness grounds. Happy Trails, Greg...
• Re: Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:52:51 -0500
  ...Some of the type 2 books have information that is very relevant to our vans like temperature sensors, oxygen sensors, and afm (air flow...
• Re: TiiCo - Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:14:01 -0500
  ...My only complaints about the Tiico are the lack of the OBD 2 plug, and more seriously, the lack of an oxygen sensor circuit...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:04:51 -0700
  ...2015 at 3:04 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > oxygen sensor? > > On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 3:02 PM, Tyler Hardison...
• Re: O2 Reset switch location?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 06:54:07 -0400
  ...Silva wrote: >Hi, >I have been asked by a fellow '85 owner for the location of the Oxygen >Sensor Reset Switch. Since I don...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 08:31:39 -0600
  ...input from engine speed, engine temperature, intake air temperature and volume, oxygen sensor output, and throttle position. that's it. pull the plug on...
• Re: Is this the Vanagon Syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 08:56:35 -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: new emissions methods in UT/I passed, YEA!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 May 1999 19:37:23 EDT
  ...Van had a recent tune-up with new oxygen sensor, cap, rotor, and spark plugs (autolite platinums) a few months before getting inspected so...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:08:51 -0700
  ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? > > Heating is purely an emissions enhancement for cold running. Sensor is > useless until it heats up, which doesn’t...
• Re: emissions inspection failure(Utah)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 21:59:41 -0400
  ...another's diagnosis, I have my doubts that your vanagon's oxygen sensor, AFM & Digifant control module have all failed at the same mileage...
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Sep 2017 14:39:25 +0000
  ...HC, CO and NOx both oxygen rich (lean) and oxygen deficient (rich) reactions are required. The O2 sensor continuously switches between rich and lean...
• 1.9l Exhaust system sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 May 2002 14:33:03 -0400
  ...If you wanted to add a Catalytic convertor that would be $99, and an oxygen sensor would be $30. You could also take another...
• FS: 1987 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 13 May 2003 22:36:21 -0700
  ...the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor look like they were last replaced when Reagan was president, therefore, I would replace them and do a...
• Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 21:21:10 +0200
  ...there is something that has clogged it up ? Thanks Per -86 Caravelle C (84-85 1.9L injection engine, no converter or oxygen sensor)
• FS: 1.9L WBX and accessories
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 13:45:10 -0500
  ...The work that I've done to it includes a new set of Echlin fuel injectors, new oxygen sensor, new air filter, new plugs...
• Re: which one?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 20:33:08 -0800
  ...I called CarCrest > (A parts place) and if I knew how many wires > mine has I could use a universal oxygen sensor. > I give...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 3 Nov 2016 19:07:35 +0000
  ...out the Oxygen Sensor with a known good one.New Air Filter.New Fuel InjectorsNew Fuel Injection Temperature SensorNew Air Temperature SensorNew Throttle Position...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 May 2010 10:32:06 -0400
  ...Heater have an oxygen sensor that shuts the device down before the mixture changes enough to generate significant amounts of CO. It also shuts...
• Engine almost dying when first starting...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 21:55:04 -0700
  ...sensor...and this causes some exhaust 'popping' especially during my first few miles until the vehicle warms up totally...Likely it is sucking oxygen...
• extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:23:59 -0800
  ...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: Van Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Amy and Andrew
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 21:27:17 -0500
  I had similar symptoms on my 84 Westy with, i4 Digifant II, and it turned out to be the oxygen sensor. I put a...
• Re: Digfiant being defiant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 08:50:42 -0500
  ...I have seen afm off enough that the oxygen sensor / ecu could not compensate enough and the vans ran very rich all the time...
• Re: OXS idiot light, Brian
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 12:23:22 -0500
  ...Mine will turn on the light at each 30K interval even though the manual said the maintenance interval for oxygen sensor is 60K (I...
• Re: Vanagon Dirvability
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
  ...Oxygen Sensor Wiring High resistance or a short in the wire for the oxygen sensor (the green wire that would be disconnected during C...
• Once again, The cold...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:17:12 -0500
  ...did the famous Cap fix for bucking (most improvement here) new oxygen sensor Tune up... Thank you for any words of wisdom or encouragement...