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• type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 25 May 2012 08:23:23 -0400
  What is the name of the connector type used on the fuel injectors / Temp 2 sender / aux air valve / 2.1 o2 sensor heater...
• Re: 87 Westy overheating after coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:30:24 -0500
  ...Quick question, >>> where is the sensor for the temperature gauge? Is it measuring coolant >>> temp or engine temp? Im trying to think about what...
• Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 09:07:57 -0400
  ...models, if your temp sensor lost its ground your engine wouldn't run at all!) So this is how you have been running your...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:35:50 -0400
  ...temp ii is two > > wire sensor for ecu. common set-up, not peculaliar to > > german cars. temp verses resistance characteristics > > are close for i...
• Re: Hysterical thermal gauge.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 09:08:52 -0500
  ...Maybe your temp sensor or the connection to it is unreliable. Larry A.
• Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 20:19:10 -0400
  ...Since I had already bought the temperature sensor on Friday, I decided to go out this morning and install it in my Vanagon. Joel...
• Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 09:07:13 -0400
  ...After the ranger arrived I managed to find my problem - the temperature > >> sensor had broken at the threads, and popped out of the expansion...
• Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:15:32 -0500
  ...Would applying torch heat risk damage to the sensor? It seems obvious that it is made for high temps but as high as a...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:55:53 -0500
  ...There is nothing that says no sensor, no start. In fact, the procedure to set ignition timing calls for disconnecting the temp 2 sensor...
• Re: flashing light on temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 11:23:37 -0700
  ...Either the sensor has gone bad or there isn't enough coolant in the system. Look at the sensor on top of the main...
• temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 13:53:05 -0400
  ...going on, bad tempII or something else.  i checked voltage and it is good.  also i noticed the sensor is different on...
• Re: Last call for overheating help
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:10:26 -0400
  ...Of course the only way to test what's really going on is to use one of those external hose temperature sensors that nasa...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:54:38 -0700
  ...as suggested the O2 sensor, the temp2 sensor, the throttle body switch all can give the syndrome... as for the AFM the things to...
• Dragging an anchor?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 18:04:07 -0700
  ...Does this sound like a temp sensor or O2 sensor problem? Todd Last
• Still won't start when warm
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 15:12:15 -0600
  ...drop) I've replaced the fuel pressure regulator, all the temp sensors, O2 sensor, cleaned and reseated all connections. Now my question is what...
• Part Number
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 09:14:24 -0500
  Happy Thanksgiving! I ordered a TEMPII sensor for my 86 and received a black body, silver button sensor part number 251 919 501 I...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor Questions
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:40:33 -0700
  >The sensor connector is the same as an injector > connector. Aftermarket pigtails are available or you can get the good > stuff from the dealer...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:27:30 -0800
  ...Anyway, the new Temp II sensor somehow fixed my issue of not starting with a fully warmed engine. She now starts at all temperatures...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Nov 1999 to 15 Nov 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 06:58:20 PST
  ...Any other suggestions? My temperature sensors appear to be working fine based on identical 4kohm readings for T2 and the air temp sensor with...
• Re: Problem with running rich when motor warm......90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 08:34:52 -0600
  ...It turned out to be a temperature sensor sender - on the left, sort of under the a/c compressor. I guess it was telling...
• Re: flashing light on temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 12:16:58 -0700
  ...I would think that if the sensor went bad giving a false reading of no coolant, the needle would jump up as well. Just...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 16:29:00 -0700
  ...The ECU just IGNORES the OX sensor signal until the coolant temp sensor tells it the engine is warmed up. THEN it uses the...
• Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:18:12 -0500
  ...I removed the wires to the temp II sensor and jumpered the sensor connections. No change. I removed the jumper. No change. Ken Lewis...
• Re: Changed thermostat - temp gauge still reads stone cold
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:18:40 -0500
  ...I owned my Jetta for about 10 years, and in that time I replaced the ECU sensor at least three times and the gauge...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:49:34 -0800
  ...Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way! Stuart DHs suggestion to clamp the XTank Hoses is a GoodOne ~ But I have changed...
• Re: The Vanille Shake Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 23:56:41 -0800
  ...you'll see two temp sensors screwed into what is the thermostat housing. the single wire one is for your Temp Gauge. the other...
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 02:21:51 -0400
  ...n wrote: >and a new FLAPS brand sensor. They all gave slightly different >readings at various temps. The Luxembourg being closest to the graph...
• Attention Diesel Owners with Ohm-meter
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 7 Jun 1997 17:11:24 -0500 (CDT)
  Would a diesel owner please use an ohm-meter to check the resistance of their Temperature sender -- this is the sensor in the engine...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:20:03 -0700
  ...Replacement of Temp II sensor The clip slides into place, sideways to the sensor. There should be a little loop sticking out, about 1...
• Re: 88 GL - did it again!!!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 06:27:30 -0400
  ...Usually this is caused by a faulty temp II sensor. That is the blue sensor that is located in the thermostat housing. It becomes...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:03:25 -0500
  ...There is nothing that says no sensor, no start. > > In fact, the procedure to set ignition timing calls for disconnecting the > temp 2 sensor...
• Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 24 May 2010 21:54:54 -0400
  ...pins of the burp tank sensor? The light is always blinking and the coolant level is OK an the temp is OK. Best regards.
• re: HELP 1985 Westy Losing Power
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 4 Oct 96 09:09:17 UT
  ...slowly loses power as it warms up, the catalytic converter could be clogged or you have a bad connection to the temp sensor. Bryan
• Boise parts store?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:59:21 -0400
  OK, now I am looking for some basic parts to try near or north of Boise - fuel filter, temperature sensor? Sincerely, Andree Hurley Viewit...
• 85 fuel injection problems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Atkins
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 19:47:46 EST
  ...When I unplugged the temp. sensor in the thermostat housing, the idle evens right out and all is well. I replaced the sensor, but...
• Re: Tiico-After market water temp gauge/oil temp gauge question.......
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:32:23 -0400
  ...THIS where the oil temp/pressure idiot light goes > to? Perhaps this area can be tapped with yet antother > sensor?(ive yet to find...
• Temperature guage reading wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:58:28 -0500
  ...having trouble deciphering) I noticed that there seem to be several temperature sensors. Which one controls the guage? Brian -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping...
• Help one Vanagon owner, please
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Fri, 9 May 2008 14:02:09 -0700
  ...All wiring has been tested and grounds cleaned between ECU and O2 sensor Temp II sensor checked-ok O2 sensor checked-ok (new in...
• Re: a bit of an idling puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:16:56 -0400
  ...I doubt this is your temp 2 sensor. Your symptoms are too extreme.
• Underheating?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kasun
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 12:12:24 -0400
  Ok Listees here is one for ya After many hours of diagnosing our blinking temp sensor on our 83.5 Westy- we have flushed...
• Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:05:58 -0600
  ...you have not mentioned oxygen sensor .. or Temp Sensor II. my own 87 Wolfsburg went through a series of heebie-geebies recently .. Went through...
• Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:21:03 -0500
  ...Would applying torch heat risk damage to the > sensor? > It seems obvious that it is made for high temps but as high as a...
• LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:40:01 -0400
  ...temperature, inexpensive thermistors will be used - A minimum of two sensors is required to detect that LP is below a threshold, more sensors could...
• Re: Temp sensor II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:34:10 EDT
  ...a balled up rag to serve as a temporary stopper and a helper should you drop something while your thumb is stuck in the...
• Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:40:56 -0500
  ...Once it's been running for a few minutes it idles fine. > >I replaced the Temp Sensor II and have a Digitool hooked up...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:38:10 -0800
  ...There is nothing that says no sensor, no start. > > In fact, the procedure to set ignition timing calls for disconnecting the > temp 2 sensor...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 21:13:59 -0700
  ...to those > >>>> > >>>> Temp' Changes ~ > >>>> > >>>> But ~ Also To Be Considered > Since Our Temp'Gauges & > >>>> Temp'Sensors Only Supply Us with the Temp' of the Coolant...
• Re: O2 sensor necessary or jumper the wires on 85 GL 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:53:23 -0400
  ...If I temporarily jumper the wire so it would seem connected to a sensor would the ECU the assume the o2 is functioning properly...
• Re: temp2 elec connectors
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:54:55 -0800
  ...connector ends that fit the Temp2 sensor? > > Thanks, > mike
• Re: No start hot
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:32:02 -0800
  The most common hot start problem I've seen over the last 30 years is a bad air temp sensor in the AFM. Unfortunately...
• Re: Strange water temp happenings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:22:55 EDT
  Todd; The first thing I would do is clean the connections along the path between the level sensor and the gauge. You might consider...
• Re: dumb question dept
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 21:05:01 -0500
  ...Disconnect connector from ECU along with connectors from Temp Sensor II and Ignition Control module (pinouts are marked on that connector). On my '84...
• Re: gauge mod help
  Historical mailing list - Tom Corbitt
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 11:26:19 -0400
  ...Most temp sensors I've seen usually go pretty low (in the ohms department) at high heat, you'd probably be fine with a...
• Warning Lights and Gauges
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 14:01:14 -0500
  ...temperature Voltage (house and starting battery) Amperage (house and starting battery) Refrigerator temperature Photo-sensor (candlepower) Seismometer Geiger counter (milli-rads) Hull temperature Warning...
• Re: temp2 elec connectors
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:53:56 -0800
  ...connector ends that fit the Temp2 sensor? Thanks, mike --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
• Re: fuel system questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:50:05 -0500
  ...Any shortcuts here (like quickly > & temporarily stopping up the sensor hole with something during the switch > to new sensor?) > > (3) On the throttle valve...
• Coolant temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Burnham
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:08:07 -0400
  ...Yesterday I replaced my coolant temp sensor (engine part, not the one that is in the coolant tank) and now I'm experiencing a...
• What makes a pyrometer's cable so special?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 22:42:45 -0700
  ...The error is basically zero at ambient temp, and increases dramatically at higher temperatures. This type of sensor is used frequently for low accuracy...
• Re: Temperature fluctuations
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 16:39:31 -0800
  ...Another possibility is the sensor itself. The guage has it's own little sensor (there must be a dozen stuck in the coolant altogether...
• rough running
  Historical mailing list - Jason Nilsson
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 22:18:47 -0500
  ...Have new air flow meter Have been running with o2 sensor disconected The van is acting as if it had a bad o2 sensor...