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• Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:37:58 -0400
  ...new Temp II sensor - no effect Checked Throttle Position Switch - Not working, fixed it, no effect Checked output of oxygen sensor - Right on the...
• Temperature Related Performance Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 13:30:16 -0500
  ...I replaced the oxygen sensor as scheduled @ 60K miles, ignition wires @ 85K miles, and had a VW recall of fuel tank and ECU unit...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:48:22 -0700
  ...oxygen sensor ? does it run strongly cold, but less so warm ? what's the status of the fuel filter ? fwiw..........sure, I find tired...
• bosch digifant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 13:15:18 -0500
  ...Actually both styles seem to use the same mixture according to the oxygen sensor and my digifant tool. Any difference must be primarily in...
• Re: Speedo cable/wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 07:26:41 -0400
  ...wrote: > 84 vanagon > > Speedo cable from bearing to box with my oxygen sensor > reset switch seems to be broken at or inside the bearhing...
• My van failed Maryland emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 14:16:02 +0000
  ...It has a new Oxygen sensor , plugs and wires. I get 24 mpg on the road and the engine is smooth running. It does...
• Re: Fw: Converter and muffler instalation
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 07:29:47 EDT
  ...The hole is for the oxygen sensor. You must have a 1.9L which hash the sensor in the upstream pipe. If you use...
• Re: Upgrading 1.9 to 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 17:06:05 -0500
  ...The only necessary alteration you would need to do is to add a single-wire oxygen sensor to the exhaust system. Bill -----Original Message...
• Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:28:04 -0800
  ...You barely touch it and > >the thing shuts off, and it has a low-oxygen sensor that shuts the flame off > >as well. > > > >Her...
• Re: 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 21:43:51 EDT
  ...During stumbling the injector pulses stop (no fuel) >for 150 - 200 millisec or more. >5) Oxygen sensor - most of the time the sensor output...
• Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:51:02 -0700
  ...the oxygen sensor is on the left side of the engine. Sounds like you are describing # 3, the left forward injector, or near there...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:19:00 -0400
  ...Marc On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 10:36 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > hi .. > Google 'shorted Oxygen sensor coax on...
• Starting issues
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:51:06 +0000
  ...has a new cat and muffler, a new AFM, a new oxygen sensor and new fuel injectors.It passed because they have relaxed the...
• Vanagon carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 19:36:55 -0800
  ...conversion does not direct you to connect the carbon canister or oxygen sensor, but I was able to reconnect both in my first Tiico...
• Re: my 88 auto will not pass inspection, the mechanic says there is too much fuel passing through
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:36:13 -0500
  ...I guess he means into the > exhaust system? > > This is for a NYC inspection. > > Is this caused by the Oxygen sensor? I replaced it...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question" Now: 24 mm deep socket
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:52:48 -0700
  ...work) > > > I'm not certain, but I think it's the Oxygen sensor. > But on mine, I think > there may be sufficient room to...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sat, 3 Jan 2015 11:37:57 -0600
  ...At least some > of those propane heaters with oxygen depletion sensors work on the same > principle. the pilot light is what heats the thermocouple...
• Re: 86 vanagon high idle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:27 -0500
  ...Make sure the Oxygen sensor circuit is working correctly also. A slightly rich mixture will cause a fast idle that the idle controller may...
• Tacho installation: wiring
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:24:40 +1200
  ...But it doesn't have an oxygen sensor light. David Beierl's instructions "here's a circular list. First column is where..." seems selfcontradictory...
• Re: 1980 speedo cable disconnect???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 20:57:48 EDT
  ...This is the box that turns on the oxygen sensor light every so many thousand miles. A speedo cable ran from the wheel on...
• Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:31:41 -0600
  ...It did, increased to 1200. > > So, before I replace the coolant temp sensor, the oxygen sensor, and/or the > idle control unit, I thought...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:09:14 -0700
  ...or two .. > left over tune up parts that are still good. > oxygen sensor .. > real like scenario.... > I just had a hose blow out ...spewing...
• Re: extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 09:48:39 -0800
  ...The oxygen sensor doesn't participate in the cold idle loop anyway, so that is probably not to blame-right? It was replaced about...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Apr 2018 02:07:27 -0400
  ...you a richer mixture (which might be compensated for by the oxygen sensor in steady state operation but would cause a problem with varying...
• Re: Fuel mileage: normal?
  Historical mailing list - Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS
  Mon, 8 May 2000 13:45:42 -0400
  ...Normal? I hear about others getting 19 - 22 MPG but maybe that's the 2.1L? I've replaced oxygen sensor, cap, wires, rotor...
• LP tank and Skylight
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Seitz
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 16:19:33 -0500
  ...another's > diagnosis, I have my doubts that your vanagon's oxygen sensor, AFM & > Digifant control module have all failed at the same mileage...
• Re: Parts supplier on West coast
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 10:14:45 -0700
  ...I'll have to order the oxygen sensor. Its certainly > expensive trying to get these vans through emissions. My problem is this > van is...
• Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 18 May 2012 08:52:40 -0400
  ...If the van runs better for a minute then starts messing up again it is definitely an oxygen sensor problem or an oxygen sensor...
• EGR on '81 Vanagon Westie
  Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 17:26:15 -0400
  ...BTW, this vehicle has a FI emissions set up without an oxygen sensor. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Lon Herman Granville, Ohio
• Re: Excellent Catalytic Heater at Ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 22:38:51 -0700
  ...steve Marshall Ruskin wrote: > > Volks: > Check out this catalytic heater with an oxygen depletion sensor at Ebay - > it's a good one. Search on...
• OXS & Batt. Lights just came on
  Historical mailing list - Son Of A Vanagon
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 15:27:37 -0800
  ...Anyone have any ideas regarding the Battery and Oxygen Sensor dash lights coming on at the same time?? This morning I was 10 minutes...
• Re: new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:35:02 -0500
  ...the later cat might have a spot of a post-cat oxygen sensor ......... > but the material used in the cat isn't different or...
• Re: Buying 88 Vanagon- Anything I should know 1st?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 17:26:50 PST
  ...I think that is normal for the >German >cars with the oxygen sensors. I had an Audi and a VW Jetta that both >did...
• A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 7 May 2002 02:19:58 -0400
  Hi guys, i receive my new Oxygen Sensor today but i don't see any difference with the old one!!!! One question: Many people...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:10:05 -0700
  ...As soon as the gas lights, I hold the by-pass button for 6 seconds (to allow the heat sensor the heat up and...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup,and then some
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:03:00 -0800
  so keeping this in mind, i just put in a new oxygen sensor, and it came with the crimp connector...so i cut the...
• Re: new CARB rules for cats in Calif?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:58:18 -0800
  ...the later cat might have a spot of a post-cat oxygen sensor > ......... > but the material used in the cat isn't different or...
• Re: digifant
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 08:48:29 -0500
  ...the flip of a switch , (1) temp 1 sensor , (2) temp 2 sensor , (3) oxygen sensor , (4) afm (air flow meter) wiper , and (5...
• Re: 1987 running issues.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:52:09 -0500
  ...it just as the thermostat opens. > >> > >> I have tried unplugging the oxygen sensor and no difference. > >> Is this perhaps the fabled vanagon syndrome or...
• Re: 1987 running issues.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:33:54 -0500
  ...it just as the thermostat opens. > >> > >> I have tried unplugging the oxygen sensor and no difference. > >> Is this perhaps the fabled vanagon syndrome or...
• Re: passat feedback, same vintage as vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Zaranski
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 02:06:42 -0500
  ...This Spring it was new tires--FOUR of them! Last month I had to replace the oxygen sensor. And last year it was front...
• Re: Vanagon's and Carburetors - Again
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:25:58 -0700
  ...Kiss the cat and oxygen sensor goodbye as well. There is a power increase from FI setup. I haven't dynoed and don't...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 19:21:25 -0800
  ...and generally, to make any waterboxer run right again, I end up checking all the specs - oxygen sensor output, idle switch, temp sensor, ignition...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:58:12 -0700
  ...I have done all the usual checks such as >> disconnecting temperature two sensor, disconnecting the oxygen sensor, >> checking with a can of carb cleaner...
• Re: Help Educate Me
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 11:58:07 -0500
  ...The O2 or lambda sensor is actually a tiny chemical battery which produces a voltage if there is oxygen on one side of its...
• 86 syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 31 May 2002 10:08:45 -0700
  ...It needs a front cv joint and an oxygen sensor. It was used as a utility van for a eletronics company and the two...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:46:05 -0400
  ...One thing that definitely would be different would be the > presence of the oxygen sensor and its feedback to circuitry to control > fuel and...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 07:15:39 -0500
  ...at a time > >at slower speeds. > > > >It's time to replace my oxygen sensor - could it affect this? > > > >Thanks for any advice. > > > > -Steven Sittser >
• Love that Digitool!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:18:31 EST
  ...You can select to monitor your Temp I, Temp II, AFM, Oxygen Sensor, or Battery Voltage by turning the selector switch. This puts each...
• Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 19:06:24 EST
  ...It's time to replace my oxygen sensor - could it affect this? Thanks for any advice. -Steven Sittser
• Re: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 23 May 1998 10:06:36 -0700
  ...OK, I'll bite - I figured out what an "ego sensor" is - it's an O2 or Oxygen Sensor. But what (or wot) the...
• Re: turbo?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 17:43:06 -0700
  ...The oxygen sensor adds its second opinion after the fact and all is well. A turbo or supercharged motor makes more power because it...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:46:02 -0800
  ...Someone on the list >suggested a clogged catalytic converter, faulty ground connections to >the cylinder head, faulty Oxygen (O2) sensor faulty TempII sensor and...
• Re: Emissions test failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:57:01 -0700
  ...Most likely a bad oxygen sensor. More here: http://www.smogtips.com/failed-emissions-test.cfm Good luck! I'm so glad I don...
• '86 Golf, '84 Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Donald Berube
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 14:30:04 -0800
  ...The engine needs some work with the "oxygen sensor" light. Other than that, the van seems OK. As I recall, it has 100,000...
• Re: getting my first aircooled vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Demon Imp
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:37:56 -0700
  ...The > Ca ones > have electronic ignition and an oxygen sensor like they should. > Scott > www.turbovans.com > southern oregon > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!! Das Bot just quit on me!! Fuel starvation or fried Digifant?? HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 18:08:37 -0600
  ...Some coolant had overflowed the expansion tank and a bit ran down the oxygen sensor wires. Nothing else seems amiss after a cursory glance...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 10:51:25 PST
  > David Carment writes; > Finally when the vehicle was in for emmissons tests, was told by reputable > VW mechanic that the full throttle setup is...
• Re: help: locked e-brake?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:20:34 -0700
  ...have an 89 GL and just replaced the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor. > Everything sounded fine upon start up so I decided to go...
• Re: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:36:27 EDT
  ...pressure (the pressure at was about 32 psi), I disconnected the oxygen sensor in order to reset the ECU to the default mode, I...