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Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:27:38 -0700
Hey Jim, � I suggest testing the temp II sensor.� I don't have the Bentley in front of me so I can't direct...
Inexpensive O2 Sensors - A Suggestion
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:59:51 EST
Just a few comments to the O2 sensor thread: 1). All Bosch patent single wire O2 sensors are functionally identical to all other Bosch...
Re: Inexpensive O2 Sensors - archives
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Fri, 16 Feb 2001 10:20:56 -0500
...Inexpensive O2 Sensors - A Suggestion >Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:59:51 EST > >Just a few comments to the O2 sensor thread: > >1...
Re: Oxygen sensor woes
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:58:52 -0500
So, no takers yet? I just bought another brand new oxy sensor, same one, and tested it. I got the same results. Any ideas...
Re: Thread pitch / hole size for 1.9 WBX O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:32:47 -0500
...Is it the same for the Digijet O2 >> sensor? They don't go in >> the same pipe or location so they aren't >> necessarily...
Re: voltage reading at the gauge temp sensor?
Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:46:26 -0500
...I was getting the 9.6 volts off the wires to the temp sensor in the engine compartment. Also, be advised that as the...
Re: Temp II Sensor Release
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 29 Dec 2013 19:26:00 -0700
...ScrewDriver a GentleTwist ~ To remove the Sensor you Pull the RetainingClip completely out & then Pull the Sensor out ~ Coolant Will/ Should Flow ~ ORR ~ DeanB...
Re: oil idiot light wierdness
Historical mailing list
Sun, 22 Sep 1996 23:40:57 PST
Matthew; My 86 has two oil pressure sensors. Did you get a flashing LED w/ buzzer? If it was just a flashing light look...
Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:57:46 -0400
Oil sensor replacement. Change viscosity to 20w50. G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Mount Olive, NC USA 877.658.1278 Tollfree www.bulley-hewlett.com...
Re: need help w/oxygen sensor & leak
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 02:54:28 -0400
...My oxygen sensor light went on and I replaced the sensor >thinking that it was about time. The light is still on when the...
Flashing Temperature LED
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 07:13:04 -0800
...Checked the expansion tank and sensor and it was fine. Checked the temperature sensor and the connection and sensor seemed fine. From what I...
FS...temp sensor-axle nut-2wd
Historical mailing list - Steve
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:23:40 -0800
I have a coolant temp. sensor for 2wd vanagon (the one by thermostat) and retaining clip AND a 2wd front axle nut, both new...
Ohm test for old temp sensor??
Historical mailing list - MtnGal
Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:18:22 -0800
I want to test this OLD TEMP SENSOR in my electronics class for other struggling to understand new students. What should the ohm results...
Re: Bosch generic o2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 21:11:22 EDT
I noticed this evening that Zygmunt has generic Bosch O2 sensors for $18.90, at least for my van ......'84 If you are interested...
Re: Re(2): Re(2): Rough running when Hot
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Tue, 7 Jan 1997 23:07:15 -0500 (EST)
...I am going to check out the O2 sensor, > coolant sensor, vacuum lines, and air mass sensor first. I'll keep you posted, > after...
Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:43:46 -0400
...Once the sensor has cooled, it needle starts to drift up towards center (.5 volts). It then stays around .5 volts no matter what...
Re: Van dies while coming to a stop
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Sun, 16 May 2010 18:35:37 -0500
I agree that temp sensor 2 is suspect. My own experience is not that it failed. I cleaned the connector (all of them actually...
Re: Temperature sensor II in '77
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Apr 95 18:00:17 EDT
...Does any one know the temperature at which the sensor "activates" the CPU to enrich the mixture? FWIW I had a head temp gauge...
80 vanagon gremlin exorcised-finally!!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Feb 1997 23:11:56 -0800
...5) a failed cylindar head temp sensor. 6) another failed cylindar head temp sensor. The last element to this exorcism was rechecking #6 above...
Re: Temperature Sensor Resistance in AFM
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Thu, 18 Sep 2003 14:14:10 -0400
When testing this sensor, I'm testing it by measuring resistance across the pins in the multi-terminal plug on the top of the...
Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:27:59 -0400
...ditto temp sensor. O2 sensor and, > though to a much lesser extent, temp sensor, are high impedence, low > current devices, so in this context...
Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:16:03 -0700
I bought the expensive O2 sensor and it had a little sauce on the threads that looked a lot like anti seize compound, but...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:08:34 -0400
...Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak? > > > This past weekend I averaged 5 mpg and there was a lot of unburned > fuel coming...
Re: O2 sensor is a thermistor
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 May 96 09:34:11 PST
...There are Exhaust Gas Temperature sensors which is what is being described below. An O2 sensor works by a chemical reaction (working from memory...
REPAIR SAFETY - COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR (LONG)
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 19:39:57 -0500
...I had had my mechanic replace the tank, the pressure cap, and the sensor about two months ago. When I inspected the sensor, the...
tap size for the O2 sensor for a 85 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 16:04:43 -0500
Anybody have an idea of the size of the tap I would need to buy to clean up the O2 sensor port on the...
Vanagon Catalytic Converter Question
Historical mailing list - Dwight Reed
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 22:08:59 -0500
...The vanagon cat has the sensor mount on the upstream end and if we could reverse it, that would take care of the downstream...
Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 19:32:09 -0400
David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> writes: > A Vanagon *in proper working order* runs just great without the O2 > sensor. That's why the first...
Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 09:26:26 -0400
...Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report.. OK Gang, Some more ....When I did, at first, connect up a Bosch single wire O2 sensor I...
Re: Oil Pressure Sensor/Pump?
Historical mailing list - Sunshine
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:32:08 -0500
guys I just checked and after cleaning the rear oil pressure sensor and refitting the connection, I started her up to back her to...
Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
Historical mailing list - PAT
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 19:19:56 -0400
O2 sensors are 22mm. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Lilley <vwvanman@MAILEXCITE.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998...
Re: How to reset Oxy Sensor light on 84??
Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
Thu, 10 Dec 1998 20:00:37 -0800
...The PO replaced the sensor about 10k miles ago, so I am assuming that the "miles counter" for the sensor was not reset. How...
Re: Running Without 02 Sensor - Any Problems?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:54:08 -0400
> I try an experiment; disconnect the 02 sensor. > Now, the van runs great, even when cold. If I run like this > permanently, can I...
Re: temperature gauge under reporting temperature
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:52:01 -0400
...One day the coolant level sensor blew out of the expansion tank(I have heard of this happening before( one more way that you...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:02:59 -0700
...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: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
Historical mailing list - John
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 22:18:07 -0400
Matthew Bulley wrote: > > Oil sensor replacement. Change viscosity to 20w50. > > G. Matthew Bulley > Bulley-Hewlett > Mount Olive, NC USA > 877.658.1278 Tollfree > www...
Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:18:18 -0400
Gregg, the problem is definitely in the oxygen sensor circuit. Since the oxygen sensor is new then let's rule that out. What we...
Re: Fan Belt Woes
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Apr 95 14:38:44 PDT
>Below that, there was some fresh oil on the compartment base >and was dripping from the oil sensor itself!! What's this??!! Did the...
Re: Cat / O2 Sensor Removal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 5 May 2008 21:51:10 -0500
Ya gotta keep the cat and the O2 sensor. Remove the O2 sensor and your wallet will hate you because it will no longer...
Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:29:44 -0800
Mark, Unplugging the temp II sensor doesn't test anything. You need to check the sensor resistance vs temperature to determine if it's...
Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:31:10 -0700
...Based upon that, it may be that the Mk3 Jetta and Vanagon sensors have the same specs. If so.... My VanaJetta swap has had...
Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:47:16 -0700
...With the Oxygen sensor unplugged it should run on the rich side of stoichiometric, giving plenty of power and ~10% less MPG. If its...
Re: O2 Sensor rust!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 Apr 1996 19:49:38 +0000
> Anyway, my new problem is that I cannot get the O2 sensor out of my > cat. conv. it has rusted into place. I went...
Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:41:58 -0400
When I had the old (210,000 mile) 1.9, in my '85, it would run smooth and feel normal with the O2 sensor...
Loss of Power and Surging-Results!
Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 10:35:08 PST
Hi there, Everyone, thanks for sharing your knowledge! Well, the cause of my grief was the O2 sensor. Analysis revealed everything else OK, just...
Re: install water tank level sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:59:12 -0400
...install water tank level sensor I am about to install a Gowesty water tank level sensor, that came with no instructions. Do you install...
Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:05:49 -0700
...Thread size for Oxygen sensor Greetings all, I have a catalytic converter with the threads galled and need to put a Time-Sert into...
Re: Loss of Power after carwash
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 08:39:41 -0400
Exhaust sounds throaty after car wash? Check for cracks while you're looking at the O2 sensor. Cracks ahead of the sensor can cause...
Finding Temp Sensor 2
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Fri, 21 May 1999 19:46:54 -0400
Volks, I need to replace the temp sensor on my 1984 1.9, the blue one that fits in the thermostat housing. I've...
Re: Temperature Sensor Resistance in AFM
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 14:48:41 -0400
At 02:14 PM 9/18/2003, Greg Marshall wrote: >When testing this sensor, I'm testing it by measuring resistance across the >pins...
I lost my temp sensor connector/wire :-(
Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
Sun, 2 Nov 2003 15:58:36 -0600
Hi, Of course, I successfully complete the repair from hell (water pump) and get to the last step of re-connecting the temp sensor...
Re: Oxygen Sensor Conversion Wiring
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:41:35 -0800
> I bought a Bosch 13913 three wire oxygen sensor. I am preparing to cut > the > end off and solder the VW end in its...
install water tank level sensor
Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:08:00 -0700
I am about to install a Gowesty water tank level sensor, that came with no instructions. Do you install the gasket seal dry, or...
syncro emission failure
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 19:44:23 -0700 (PDT)
rereading the original post I noticed that ALL of the sensors were changed, oops. So all that palaver about the coolant temp sensor is...
O2 Sensor '85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
Sun, 15 Sep 1996 15:34:08 +0600
Hello everyone, could someone please tell me how to turn off the O2 sensor, or at least direct me to the page in the...
Oxygen Sensor Relay for Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Cheri (by way of Ron Lussier )
Tue, 01 Apr 1997 20:02:31 -0800
...What I'd like to know is, what does the oxygen sensor relay do and how do I know if it's bad? (not...
O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:14:51 -0400
Is the O2 sensor thread size M18 1.5? If so.. anyone know the helicoil kit part number to tap this out and put...
coolant blinking, refresh my memory...
Historical mailing list - syncro.carboncow
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:30:11 -0500
Not overheating Coolant level sensor checks out .but getting intermittent blinking that often resets with a ignition restart. I seem to recall there is...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:09:13 -0600
...I have read all the posts concerning >> oxygen sensor grounds and I have questions. >> >> Where does the oxygen sensor ground(green wire)? >> Does it...
Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:48:39 -0500
...I really want to make sure that it isn't the O2 sensor. But when I take out the O2 sensor, it runs fine...