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  • Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 19:14:41 -0700
    ...wrote: > > >Hi > > > >I know this has been discussed before, but the oxygen sensor is a real bugger to > get off !! > > > >I'm about to...
  • Re: Poor power until warm
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:48:09 -0700
    then check the wiring/connector of the temp2 sensor... check the Oxygen sensor too..
  • 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...
  • 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: Generic, three wire, O2 Sensor choice for digifant?
    Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 19:26:16 -0500
    ...Talked to a guy that runs a business selling Catalytic Convertors and also Oxygen sensors. I asked him if splicing the three wire oxygen...
  • Re: shielded wire for oxygen sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 21 May 2008 17:54:34 -0400
    pickle vanagon wrote: > I'm planning on running a wire from my oxygen sensor up to the front of the > van for a air...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:27:17 -0500
    ...Oxygen Sensor Ground Oh my gosh! They used to be around $38 and I thought that was too much. VW is getting a bit...
  • Question about Oxygen Sensor Signal Wire PN
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 22 Nov 2002 13:41:24 -0500
    I am in need of a new oxygen sensor signal wire. I know some folks on this list have replaced thiers. I have looked...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:09:19 -0800
    ...Oxygen Sensor Ground I just checked with the dealer. List price is $45.65! Part number 035-906-274 Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Dennis...
  • re. Removing Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 20:01:51 -0600
    ...Hi I know this has been discussed before, but the oxygen sensor is a real = bugger to get off !! I'm about to give...
  • Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...
    Historical mailing list - Taeke Takeon
    Fri, 16 May 2008 18:02:54 -0400
    ...my oxygen sensor today, by > which I mean I warmed up the car, and then checked the voltage coming off > the sensor wire with...
  • Running rich & hot, How do I check my Oxygen Sensor?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Dec 95 23:13 WET
    ...I suspect the oxygen sensor. How do I check it? Does it put out voltage, or should it read so many ohms?
  • Re: Fix Those Exhaust Leaks!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 28 Nov 2000 20:30:35 -0500
    At 07:44 PM 11/28/2000, Paul Borghese wrote: >Why does an exhaust leak cause performance problems? Because the Oxygen >Sensor is under...
  • Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
    Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 12:14:49 -0800
    ...oxygen sensor and alternator lights > > > >When I start my van both the oxygen and the alternator LEDs stay on until I > >step on the...
  • Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 13:40:38 -0700
    ...Where do all of you people LIVE?!? > I recently had to remove 2 oxygen sensors from a pair of 87's- one had > been...
  • Re: Help. traveling with problem
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:43:06 -0400
    ...When you get back home install a new oxygen sensor and you are good to go. If you unplug the sensor and the van...
  • Re: Better Speedo Cable Analysis
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 08:04:04 EST
    ...This replaces both cables at once and eliminates the pesky Oxygen sensor light box. All this box does is count off 60k miles and...
  • 87 wolfsburg runs then dies
    Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
    Sun, 27 Feb 2000 20:26:36 EST
    ...We seem to think it is the oxygen sensor. When it runs , it purrs. A little bit of white smoke, if that is a...
  • Re: Exhaust flange silicone sealer
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:49:01 -0500
    ...Mike Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > People should always be aware that the use of silicone sealants where an > oxygen sensor is involved is a...
  • Re: More Catalytic Converter questions
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:06:28 -0400
    George, The Oxygen sensor measures.....well, Oxygen. Seems to me, a flaw at it's base is very likely to corrupt it's readings...
  • Effect of Oxy Sensor on a 2.1 engine
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:48:21 -0500
    ...When it fell off, the exhaust waent going right out without passing the oxygen sensor. The van ran really rich when in closed loop...
  • Re: Digitool data and more info; need source for correct oxygen sensor.
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Sat, 1 Jun 2002 19:53:09 -0500
    ...Digitool data and more info; need source for correct oxygen sensor. Volks, swapped air flow meters, same result. When I hook up the oxygen...
  • 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: Stubborn oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:04:05 -0500
    ...Stubborn oxygen sensor I'm replacing the catalytic converter on my Carat and not suprisingly, the 02 sensor is thoroughly stuck with corrosion. Generous...
  • 2.1L hesitation at low RPM.....
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 21 Dec 2002 12:37:38 -0500
    Hello all, My friend's '89 Westy will pull cleanly from 1000 RPM with the oxygen sensor unplugged. With the oxygen sensor plugged in...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - batt./OXYS dash lights on?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:19:54 -0800
    Firstly, the Oxygen Sensor light comes on every 30,000 miles, triggered by a counter in a box under the driver's feet; nothing...
  • oxygen sensor on CAT?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 11:21:36 -0800
    ...On the CA model there is an Oxygen sensor, but its not connected to the CAT. confused. I called BD, but they said it...
  • Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:29:19 -0500
    ...Stubborn oxygen sensor I'm replacing the catalytic converter on my Carat and not suprisingly, the 02 sensor is thoroughly stuck with corrosion. Generous...
  • Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:14:01 -0800
    ...I have read all the posts concerning > oxygen sensor grounds and I have questions. > > Where does the oxygen sensor ground(green wire)? > Does it...
  • Funny, but really not.
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Tue, 2 Jan 2007 15:12:29 -0800
    ...Reading at the tool is 1.50 for the Oxygen sensor and steady when cold and moving between .8-1.7 when warmer. At...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor HELP.....
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:33:20 -0400
    ...Please share with me the pros and cons of the >oxygen sensor. Thank you..... Danny, the sensor is there because the CAT(alytic converter...
  • re- Oxygen Sensor Reset/Syn
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    Wed, 3 Sep 1997 15:27:35 -0600
    ...Oxygen Sensor Reset/Syncro OK, I give up. Now understand I wasn't dressed to crawl under and look last night, but the spare...
  • Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 26 May 2004 19:05:05 -0400
    On Wed, 26 May 2004, TinkerMan wrote: > That's because it's a European model... > My DJ even doesn't have an oxygen sensor...
  • Re: Exhaust flange silicone sealer
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:02:59 -0800
    Very good, I just wanted people to be aware of the oxygen sensor factor. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Oxygen sensor and warning light
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:27:54 -0500
    Hi, I am not an expert, but the sticker on the inside of my license plate door says something about OBDII exempt, Oxygen sensor...
  • Re: O2 sensor is a thermistor
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:35:17 -0400
    In a message dated 96-05-29 21:10:13 EDT, carwile@ix.netcom.com writes: > >The principle of the oxygen sensor in the...
  • Running rich & hot, How do I check my Oxygen Sensor?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Dec 95 02:41 WET
    ...I suspect the oxygen sensor. How do I check it? Does it put out voltage, or should it read so many ohms? Thanks for...
  • Re: Audi 5000
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:33:42 EDT
    Could be your oxygen sensor or your engine temp sensor (yes Audis have one too!). Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
  • Re: Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:05:11 EST
    ...oxygen sensor) 2.1l Brackets for muffler and cat (if you have 1.9l you need to buy these) 2.1l Oxygen sensor (ditto...
  • Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:24:09 -0700
    ...Thread size for Oxygen sensor In a message dated 8/30/2010 12:16:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ramblinvan@GMAIL.COM writes...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 24 Dec 2002 23:53:50 -0500
    ...The oxygen sensor on my 1.9 L is between the >cat and the exhaust collector flange. Are you saying this piece of pipe...
  • Do you have an old, known bad, oxygen sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:17:11 -0500
    I'd like to get an old, bad oxygen sensor with the original VW wiring for an '87 Westy. The reason is that I...
  • Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Tue, 24 Dec 2002 18:17:37 -0600
    ...The oxygen sensor on my 1.9 L is between the cat and the exhaust collector flange. Are you saying this piece of pipe...
  • Re: Hesitation on 87 Vanagon O2 sensor? reply
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 04:26:29 EDT
    ...If it has the correct level the oxygen sensor is good. If it is out of this range it is bad or the ECU...
  • Re: oxs light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:43:34 -0400
    ...OTOOH the sensor will *cause* running problems if there are exhaust leaks upstream or near the sensor, as oxygen enters the system through the...
  • Oxygen sensor-replace or unplug?
    Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
    Mon, 11 Jun 2001 16:16:34 EDT
    ...If this is an acceptable solution, why would anyone bother ever replacing it? Does anyone else on the list leave their faulty oxygen sensor...
  • Re: Thread pitch / hole size for Digijet 1.9 WBX O2 sensor / oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:03:07 -0500
    ...It is the same thread for the Digijet / 1.9l WBX O2 sensor or oxygen sensor, 18 x 1.5. (Using both phrases here...
  • Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:51:24 -0600
    ...Where do all of you people LIVE?!? I recently had to remove 2 oxygen sensors from a pair of 87's- one had been...
  • Oxygen sensor coax
    Historical mailing list - Joe
    Sat, 28 Jan 2006 12:12:45 -0500
    Hello List, Looking for a source or if anyone knows the type coax used for the o2 sensor. TIA Joe Beckham Joe@willywaw.com
  • how to splice a 3 wire oxygen sensor
    Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 21:27:11 -0800
    Hi I decided to try to install a bosch oxygen sensor into my 87 2.1..... I'm trying to save money by doing...
  • 2.1L Extremely Rough Running
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:11:32 -0500
    ...I am particularly curious about the oxygen sensor voltage readings that seem way out of line with what I have seen mentioned in various...
  • Still running rich, now what
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:28:16 -0700
    ...The temp sensors were the exact same ohms and were correct with temperatures (did it twice), oxygen sensor wire is ok, oxygen sensor is...
  • Re: Did the mechanic do something?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 04:08:43 -0500
    ...While the O2 sensor of the WBX is not an EGT sensor, it does send signals to the ECU about the oxygen content of...
  • Re: Low oxygen monitors
    Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
    Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:59:40 -0500
    ...Hope this helps, Jim Akiba At 10:21 PM 12/15/2005, Jim Felder wrote: >Is there a decent low oxygen sensor on the...
  • 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: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
    Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
    Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:48:32 -0700
    ...Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report.. > > The sensor does need a return path and it is done through the exhaust > and engine. There has...
  • Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Wed, 12 Jan 2000 06:35:48 EST
    ...The idle position sensor, idle stop and idle adjustment. The O2 sensor portion is working perfectly!!!!! Heres why. Diagnosing Oxygen Sensors: The oxygen sensor...
  • Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:09:19 -0700
    ...wrote: > Hi > > I know this has been discussed before, but the oxygen sensor is a real bugger to get off !! > > I'm about to...
  • Oxygen sensor: is a shielded wire necessary?
    Historical mailing list - karl
    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 20:12:53 -0500
    ...After much swapping and testing of sensors, AFM's, ECU's, I found the problem to be a shorted out oxygen sensor lead. This...
  • O2 sensor reset
    Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 07:46:24 -0700
    ...How do you reset the oxygen sensor warning light? > [Brad Anderson] > 87 Vanagaon Syncro > 87 Golf GL >