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• Re: Runs like crap when cold
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 22 May 2008 13:53:27 +0000
  Where is the Temp II sensor located? "Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species of intemperance within...
• Re: coolant light / temp sensor - need advice please!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:30:11 -0800
  ...coolant light / temp sensor - need advice please! > Hi folks, > > I think my coolant / temp sensor may be going, but I'm not sure, wanted...
• Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Tue, 7 May 2002 06:57:49 -0500
  ...the oxygen sensor is electrically heated (2 white wires, ground & positive) ) to keep it at a consent operating temperature. and a signal wire for...
• 87' syncro runs rough when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 14:08:55 -0700
  ...I replaced the temp sensor and still had the problem ($40.00 if you by it at VW). If I unplug the O2 sensor...
• Re: Update #2 - Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:28:17 -1000
  ...I have a spare Air Mass Meter, crankshaft position sensor, temp sensor, coil , and igniter. Nothing makes it run. The ECU is mounted ...so...
• Help troubleshoot my instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:51:37 -0800
  ...Everything works except a few things: -the coolant temp sensor does not work with the headlight switch turned on. I had the boys at...
• Re: UrgentHelp re; Coolant System
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 13:29:37 -0800
  ...Isn't that where the temp sensor should be? I > gave the van a tune up and checked everything out the day before they...
• Re: not right yet
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:43:29 -0800
  ...if he doesn't even know what a Temp 2 sensor is that is a red flag... if he doesn't have a Bentley...
• Re: Running rich and low mpg
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:36:41 -0700
  ...I will check the continuity and voltage of the temp2 sensor....
• Engine trouble- Problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:58:57 -0400
  ...Problem solved! Corroded contacts on the TEMP2 sensor. Engine runs great. Cheers, Gerry 91 Vanagon stretch www.myspace.com/vanalong
• Relay Numbers was coolant light / temp sensor - need advice please!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:45:38 -0800
  Mark, or anyone else that knows, can you point to any info that 'translates' the big numbers on the various relays? Obviously not the...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:38:29 -0800
  ...Search the archives > > Howard > > > New thermostat, temp sensors, water pump, radiator and fresh fill of > coolant have NOT solved it. The mechanic who is...
• Re: maybe too much information is worse...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 17 May 2006 17:40:08 -0700
  On 5/15/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > Where is the oil temp sensor located? Is it really seeing oil temp or...
• Re: temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:15:53 -0400
  ...is going on, bad tempII or something else. i checked voltage and > it is good. also i noticed the sensor is different on this...
• Re: 87 Westie: Overheat light comes on with midrange temp!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 23:51:52 -0800
  ...If your levels seem okay, you might try cleaning the connectors at the sensor and/or checking the wiring. If all else fails, you...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Apr 2002 - Special issue (#2002-376)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:47:13 -0800
  Geofffey, Start with the temp 2 sensor if that has not been changed for a while. It is cheap. If the o2 sensors has...
• Re: OVERHEATING! - NEED ADVICE! !!! HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:41:21 -0400
  ...Also, if the exposed sensor wires are dirty or corroded, the light might flash inappropriately. You can do a rough check of engine temperature...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:31:16 -0400
  ...In other words, I'm not totally convinced that my Temp II sensor is the root cause of this "hot/no start" issue...but...
• Re: Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 10:19:08 -0700
  ...The temperature LED sensor has not yet stopped blinking, and >>the indicator is all the way to the right (MAX temp) even though the...
• Re: Too hot or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 14:14:20 -0400 (AST)
  ...Get the leaches (bleed it) To check fan operation take off lower grill and unplug the temp sensor connection. Bridge the 3 connectors with...
• 1.9 to 2.1 running rich???
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 18:29:16 -0500
  ...The temp 11 sensor seems to be working, checked it per Bentley. I am using the 2.1 exhaust and the o2 sensor is...
• rich running when cold, slow warm up
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 03:08:34 -0600
  ...Also, I checked the temp I sensor at the same time and it was also nearly the same resistance at the same temperature. Also...
• Re: LVC digital multimeters for temperature measurements
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:44:41 -0400
  I have a standalone thermocouple and temp sensor that was quite cheap and I use for blacksmithing. I'll try to find a link...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 11:05:57 -0500
  ...Temp sensor II sends information only to the ECU to help determine mixture, etc. It is not connected to the temp gauge or the...
• Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 12:42:02 PDT
  ...I've checked the obvious things, I have new plugs, rotor, and cap, iginition stablizer thingy hums, air and coolant temp sensors seem to...
• Re: sudden timing advance change/Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:47:05 -0800
  I thought it was the nock sensor too. Is that the only thing the "retards" timing? Can't I disconnect it temporarily to check...
• 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...
• New Twist on Billy Bones
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 20:52:53 -0600
  ...This is the Vanagon List operating at its finest! Larry Alofs asked if I had checked the Temp II sensor. It is new, but...
• Re: O2 sensor install anti seize-copper based?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:11:16 -0500
  Nickel based tends to work better at high temperatures. Most sensor come with the threads pre-treated. The real trick is to make sure...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:34:50 -0800
  ...The 3 wire sensor has 2 wires for the heater that get the sensor to temp quicker. the 1 wire system has only a...
• Re: Embarrasment, ECU, Pressure Regulator and Temp Sensor
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 11:58:51 -0400
  ...When the contact > between the temp sensor and the head was poor (high resistance) the ECU > enriched the mixture! I tightened the sensor, and...
• Re: crazy o2 sensor prob
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 21:00:36 -0800
  ...i just put in new temp sensor and o2 sensor. > > only way i can drive it normal is keeping the o2 sensor disconneted. runs...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:42:01 -0500
  Disconnecting the temp 2 sensor after the engine is running causes the ECU to go into some type of default mode. This prevents the...
• Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:48:22 -0700
  ...Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs > really...
• Re: Auto tranny cooling
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 02:19:31 -0400
  ...Auto tranny cooling Just installed an Autometer tranny temp gauge myself. Sensor "tee'd" into transmission cooler outlet line back to the transmission. Runs...
• yay, fixed my problem....but how long can I go?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 18:41:10 -0500
  ...to a faulty idle stabilizer and not the temp 2 sensor (oops, I called it temp o2 before!). I just took the box out...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:40:30 -0700
  ...Question about temp II sensor and bad running Jim, I just purchased an extra Digitool on Ebay and it came yesterday. Today I tested...
• Re: Help me Please--Temp Gauge light Blinks non stop
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 7 May 1999 09:12:41 -0400
  ...If the tank is full, then you either have a bad level sensor or a poor connection to the sensor (which is common). Fill...
• Read: FI and head temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 13:15:36 -0400
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• Read: FI and head temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Lebron
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 13:54:37 -0400
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• Re: Coolant Level Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:08:05 +0700
  From Transporter manual, page 41: "If the lamp flashes when driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too...
• Re: idle speed controller and temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 06:39:29 -0600
  Darn good idea with the speaker box behind the passenger seat pedestal! Mark I 85 GL _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:16:29 -0400
  I can't hear you... I'm under my van. ;-) At 01:16 AM 7/22/2006 -0600, alfred bagdan wrote: >Learn to be...
• Digitool saves the day
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 06:25:08 -0800
  ...temp1 sensor lives inside the afm and measures the air temp. > Temp2 measures the coolant temperature and lives in the thermostat > housing. > o2 sensor...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:37:39 -0800
  ...Temp II sensor followup >Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 06:20:35 -0800 (PST) > >i am needing to splice the wire leading to the...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:04:48 -0400
  ...If it is flooding look at the Temp 2 sensor. The original sensors rarely go bad. What does go bad is the connector and...
• Re: Tooooooooooooo ritch a startup...com on guys!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:22:10 -0400
  ...i suspect a bad coolant >temperature sensor. measure that while you have your multimeter out also. > >jonathan > >On Sun, 24 Apr 2005, Benny boy...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:46:30 -0500
  ...Then I disconnected the O2 sensor. It ran strongly for five minutes or so, longer than at any other time today. Then while it...
• 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...
• 89 backfires, sputters when warm. MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:02:06 -0400
  ...continuity between o2 sensor and brain is fine, too. resistance of o2 sensor is fine, too. temp sensor at intake is fine as well...
• Flashing Temp Light!
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 09:54:01 -0800
  I started the '88 Wolfsburg this (cold) morning and the temp light started flashing. Kept flashing, kept flashing. Checked expansion tank, it's fine...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:32:19 -0400
  ...digijet FI adjustments > Ok I replaced the O2 Sensor, temp 2 sensor, checked fuel pressure > 32 psi, > adjusted RPMs to about 900 and checked...
• Re: Changed thermostat - temp gauge still reads stone cold
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:47:40 -0500
  ...up to temparatire and you may have a gauge problem. The gauget itself, the voltage regulator for the gauge, the sensor, and the wiring...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 08:17:32 PST
  ...I have a dash mounted LED (O2 sensor) monitor. I have NEVER seen the system go into open loop once it reaches operating temperature...
• Re: Idle hunting problem, 85 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:34:34 -0500
  ...so either the coolant temp sensor >wiring or the sensor itself (NEW) isn't functioning properly (in which >case, the bus SHOULD be stalling...
• Re: no idle
  Historical mailing list - John Doe
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 20:16:41 PST
  After several suggestions from some members, I went ahead and purchased a new temp coolant sensor and o-ring and headed under the van...
• # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:07:05 -0700
  ...All in all, I think I've got it covered with my other temp sensors. 3. I need a source for LOW COST but...
• Re: fan switch or sensor
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 18:14:38 +0200
  ...The part you mention is a temp sensor and a switch. It has a temperature sensor in contact with the coolant at the front...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:11:22 -0600
  ...3) Temp II Sensor. 4) O2 Sensor ( have a new one one week old - was running fine) 5) Loose connection someplace - probably at Temp...
• Re: Wont idle when cold
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:03:13 -0700
  Temp 2 sensor? I changed that and still have the problem. -----Original Message----- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:54:35 am To: "Edward...