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• Re: Expansion Tank Sensor
  Historical mailing list - fgjh nmmm
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 18:39:39 -0800
  ...since the temp sensor is mounted on a plastic hose and not on the engine block, and since coolant was gone the sensor was...
• Re: fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 23:58:40 -0600
  ...To check the effect of the o2 sensor, I > connected my + lead on the volt meter to the sensor connection (when the > van is...
• Re: oxygen sensor on CAT?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 15:08:51 -0500
  > Is there supposed to be an Oxyen sensor on the CAT converter, > for an 81 federal model? > > The CAT I received from busdepot has...
• Re: Intermittent oil sensor buzzer on 87 Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 17:30:07 -0400
  I had a sensor issue with mine. Symptoms were similar and it would go away at higher rpm and/or shutting it off. I...
• a/c installation continues . . .
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 19:32:45 -700
  ...Sensor II and where is it located? (According to Bentley this is only on 90 and newer A/C systems.) Someone suggested it was...
• Re: temp o2 sensor...where??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 18:52:45 -0400
  ...Where's the Temp 02 sensor Er...no sich animal. The Temp II sensor is one of the two senders stuck into the thermostat...
• Re: shielded wire for oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 21 May 2008 23:39:01 +0000
  ...Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> > pickle vanagon wrote: > > I'm planning on running a wire from my oxygen sensor up to the front of...
• Re: intermittant rich running problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 26 May 2009 14:15:40 -0400
  ...I am fairly confident (after years of chasing) that when I experienced this it was in the connection to the Temp II sensor. I...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:33:02 -0400
  For what it's worth, I've had nothing but bad luck with temp sensors of this type, they are good for a couple...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 20:47:12 -0500
  ...Without the cat you may not need the O2 sensor. The O2 sensor is there to make the cat do its job. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Cracked head/temp sensor...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:33:16 -0700
  ...Your temp sensor (Temp Sensor II) screws into a hole (might be blind or might be drilled through) in the finned area of the...
• Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:33:50 -0400
  The decision for the ecu to go closed loop is based on temperature, not whether or not the O2 sensor is creating a usable...
• Dreaded Loss of Power/hesitation/buckling disease question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 16:42:56 -0700
  ...a) the 02 sensor and/or b) the AFM harness upgrade If I disconnect the 02 sensor, will that make the problem temporarily go...
• Digitool data and more info; need source for correct oxygen sensor.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 15:59:44 -0400
  ...When I hook up the oxygen sensor the van runs crappy and the values are negative. With it disconnected the van runs pretty decent...
• syncro temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 14:07:30 -0400
  Hey fellow syncronians or anyone else who might know, I'm trying to discover the part numbers for the 2 temp sensors that reside...
• Oxygen sensor failure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Feehan
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 19:14:53 -0500
  My mechanic says the oxygen sensor on my 85 Vanagon is not functioning at less than 3000 rpm. The HC are very high, and...
• WTB:water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 14:58:48 -0400
  Hey all, my water level sensor in my water tank stopped working today. upon removal and inspection, the sensors are corroded and slighlty broken...
• Re: Westy karma (was Help wanted!!!! here we go again - power problems in Custer, SD
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 00:51:15 -0400
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P>"The O2 sensor signal is ignored by the ECU until the engine </P> <DIV></DIV...
• Level sensor for water tank
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:12:37 -0700
  Any one know where to get the level sensor for the water tank ? Mine does not have one and go westy is sold out...
• turn o2 sensor off
  Historical mailing list - matt
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 08:55:07 -0700
  Anyone know where to turn the o2 sensor light off at? thanks matt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >...computers in the future may have only 1,000 vacuum tubes...
• 02 sensor
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 08:26:22 -0700
  for sale o2 sensor new bought it for the vanagon never used it is about 1.5 months old .still in box for thre...
• High Cost of O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Thu, 22 May 2003 13:01:49 EDT
  In calling around and shopping on Internet I cannot find an O2 sensor for less than $140.00. Isn't this ridiculous considering the...
• New problem (updated O2 sensor question)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:55:59 -0400
  ...Shouldn't I notice a detectable difference with the O2 sensor disconnected at idle or driving? TJ
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:34:33 -0400
  ...When the sensor signal is not suffecient the ECU continues to enrichen the mixture until that sensor feedback is there. The mixture will richen...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:12:03 -0300
  ...The Temp 2 sensor is not on the engine. It is on the front drivers side of the engine bay connected to the thermostat...
• 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:09:49 +0100
  Can anyone help me figure out the wiring on my Oxygen Sensor?? It is the 3 wire type and was replaced several years ago...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:44:06 +0000
  ...They talk about "slow" sensors also. I have some info (plus > > my O2 sensor monitor) on my website : http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > Ken Lewis...
• Re: Temp2 removal, best way to get at it??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 May 2010 16:04:05 -0700
  then , if I understand you right, the Temp II sensor should be in very plan site, from above .. on a 1.9 cooling system...
• MORE '86 F.I. probs/search for answers
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 08:33:54 -0500
  ...CHecked mass air flow sensor and thermostat in that housing. All check out accoring to Bently. 2. Unhooked above sensor unit and van ran...
• Re: O2 sensors effect on power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:57:58 -0500
  At 12:22 PM 3/6/2001, Mark Keller wrote: >The O2 sensor is only used on engines with catalytic convertors. The >pre cat...
• Re: O2 sensors effect on power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:57:58 -0500
  At 12:22 PM 3/6/2001, Mark Keller wrote: >The O2 sensor is only used on engines with catalytic convertors. The >pre cat...
• Re: wanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 13:36:49 -0600
  ...The 02 sensor needs to get hot from the exhaust gas before it sends a voltage signal. So until the 02 sensor is hot...
• Re: cold start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:25:33 -0400
  Temp 2 sensor and idle speed controller (assuming 2.1L). As for grounds the ring terminals can be clean and tight but wires can...
• Re: What is Function of temp sensors? (Digifant)
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sun, 5 Sep 2004 17:14:22 -0400
  ...What is Function of temp sensors? (Digifant) > > >> Hi, >> >> On my '87, there are two temperature sensors on the black >> plastic housing by the left...
• Re: 1988 Westy Water tank level,sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 06:39:29 -0500
  David I think I have isolated the sensor as the problem. I checked the 2 wires coming from the sensor with my ohm meter...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:29:57 -0500
  ...If your O2 sensor is sooted up or something that may be causing a weak signal which tells the ECU to richen the mixture...
• cold start/idle problems with 2.1 digifa
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 Nov 1995 15:48:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Without the input from the temp sensor the engine runs as if it were warm (to lean) and stalls. I got a temp sensor...
• Re: Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 18:21:01 EST
  ...Now the point about the O2 sensor being switched off at full throttle is interesting. .basically the black box must be nothing more than...
• Re: How can you mess up a cat? (and no not a furry one)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 10 May 1998 22:16:55 EDT
  > > Thanks for that clarification and the relationship to the 02 sensor. After > a few months of inactivity, I just got my Westy Syncro (1987...
• Re: 1.9 L engine 10mpg
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:07:41 -0800
  Your O2 sensor might be clogged up, resulting in a lean reading to your ECU. Try disconnecting your O2 sensor wire from the ECU...
• Re: O2 Sensor 85 motor to 87 motor compatibility Question.
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Tue, 31 May 2005 09:47:00 -0500
  ...But the single wire O2 sensor can't be used with 86 and above, right? Three wire universal is needed I think... best I...
• Re: Did the mechanic do something?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:55:05 -0400
  ...Disconnect the O2 sensor and see if the problem goes away. If so, it is either the O2 sensor or its wiring. You can...
• Re: temp gauge and coolant light trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:12:58 -0700
  You probably have a defective coolant temperature sensor or a short of the sensor wiring. The resistance value of the sensor is too low...
• Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:07:21 -0400
  ...Some questions: > > The TEMPII sensor is a real good candidate. > > > Where exactly is the TEMPII sensor? > > There are some wires/traces under the distributor...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:25:41 -0700
  ...Question about temp II sensor and bad running Hey Jim, I suggest testing the temp II sensor. I don't have the Bentley in...
• Re: Failed Smog Test
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 15:35:41 -0800
  ...A suggestion would be to check exhaust system for leaks and then replace the O2 sensor assuming you find no leaks. The O2 sensor...
• Re: intermittant rich running problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 May 2009 14:35:15 -0700
  ...and I almost never change a Temp II sensor. I have seen problems with making good contact to them though. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don...
• Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 2 May 2003 08:31:27 -0700
  Keith, it could still be O2 sensor related. Disconnecting the O2 sensor does not preclude this possibility. The ECU must see reasonable readings on...
• oil pressure gauge sensor.
  Historical mailing list - james peters
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 14:35:52 PDT
  ...Is my oil sensor bad? It's one of those type that have two posts. One post is connected to the idiot light, the...
• Temp 2 sensor what side?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:37:52 -0500
  ...However I can not remember what side the temp 2 sensor goes in to the housing. To me the other sensor looks just like...
• Re: [tiico]replacing catalytic converter.
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:01:05 -0600
  if the sensor originally had some anitseaze compound applied they usually will screw out with a little effort. if the compound was never applied...
• Re: temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 19:56:30 -0700
  Because the temp sensor (BTW this is NOT the temperature guage sending unit) tells the ECU the temperature of the motor so that the...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:54:06 EDT
  In a message dated 4/28/2007 10:39:13 PM Central Daylight Time, airic1@comcast.net writes: > Check the temp sensor connector, not...
• Ground for o2 sensor and ECU
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:30:52 +0000
  Does it make any sence to have the O2 sensor, ECU and any other critical sensor gounds all ground at the same point? Or...
• Re: Changed thermostat - temp gauge still reads stone cold
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:25:42 -0800
  ...I do like the idea of readily being able to switch in some value that will take sensors out of the picture temporarily. I...
• Re: adjusting CO with O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 05:49:50 EDT
  In a message dated 10/21/2002 12:11:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > I disconnect the O2 sensor...
• Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:32:41 -0700
  ...RPM sensor reads this gap as TDC for #1 cylinder. With sensor removed, and gap on gear lined up with RPM sensor hole in...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:29:58 EDT
  ...A quick test to see if the O2 sensor system is working is to disconnect the O2 sensor , start the van and hold the...
• 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: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:25:33 -0500
  Well - I blew it!! I read that as your were having an O2 Sensor problem - not Temp 2 sensor. Anyway - you now have something...