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• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:06:55 -0700
  ...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: Fuel injection diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:52:02 -0500
  William, Your Oxygen Sensor is probably toast but check the wiring first to see if it is connected properly. Some "mechanics" have a bad...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:57:41 -0800
  ...What is > that > >stuff that drips out you tail pipe in winter months? > > Same stuff that comes out all the time -- put in oxygen...
• Re: 060412 AFM question
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:43:46 -0500
  ...I have the Federal model motor so no oxygen sensor to use as a guide. Thanks, Jake -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• 1.9 parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:30:33 -0800
  ...Bosch ignition wire set Bosch distributor cap, rotor Bosch oxygen sensor, single wire Water pump, aftermarket/new from FLAPS. Thermostat-new German in box...
• Re: Help! Need words of wisdom on Missing and sputtering symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 14:11:53 -0700
  ...Check your temp2 and oxygen sensor. Check your fuel pressure. I'd do these checks somewhat in this order too. cheers matthew Matthew Pollard...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:47:36 -0600
  ...failing O2 sensor in my inline VW > > motored van and I wanted to see what the List take is on O2 sensors. > > There is...
• Re: leaky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:28:06 -0500
  ...One of the more common causes of contamination is a bad ignition part, a faulty oxygen sensor, or the oil itself. If you had...
• Re: passat feedback, same vintage as vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 00:26:53 +1200
  ...This Spring it was new tires--FOUR >of them! Last month I had to replace the oxygen sensor. And last year it >was front...
• Darrell Boehler's digifant tool
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:07:15 -0400
  ...pin layout that allow one to check the oxygen sensor, afm, and both temperature sensors with a multimeter- and do it while the engine...
• Re: Metal can around distributor cap...do you need it?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:32:39 -0700
  ...Last night I made the beginner's mistake of replacing too many things at once.� Oxygen sensor, fuel filter, distributor cap, distributor rotor.� In...
• Re: Is there a such thing as a POD mountable DIGITAL voltmeter?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 May 2000 22:10:31 -0700
  ...would >>like to be able to monitor the output of the Oxygen sensor, which is >>typically 0.50 to 1.00V to see if...
• IT'S HERE!
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 16:28:28 -0800
  ...my oxs light stayed on (i can assume it's an oxygen sensor issue, but i have not checked the owner's manual!). anyway...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:25:51 -0700
  ...And leaves only a few non-california air-cooled Vanagons without oxygen sensors, stock. ( which is what you have in Wa on air-cooled...
• mileage down after fuel hose change
  Historical mailing list - Patrice Belzer
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:39:14 -0600
  ...hasn't worked in years, so don't ask if my oxygen sensor light comes on-- it does not, along with the tach and...
• Re: Parts supplier on West coast
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 17:20:21 -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: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 14:25:51 PST
  > > On Mon, 21 Nov 94 15:13:17 CST David Carment said: > >... I have tried plugging the EGR but have had the same > >concern...
• Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 94 9:12:11 EDT
  ...the ECU > ($$$). > > I've replaced: > Air Flow Sensor > Fuel pressure regulator > Plug Wires ($$$) > Plugs > Oxygen Sensor > Fuel Filter > Air Filter > Oil and Filter > I...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:38:50 -0400
  ...treats the injectors as one big injector in 4 parts. >> The Oxygen sensor is a good thought - it's very easy to measure their...
• Re: Dometic RC2000 propane consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 21:03:02 -0400
  ...It makes some heat, moisture, carbon monoxide and it consumes oxygen. If you plan to use it at night the vehicle should have sensors...
• Check rebuilt AFMs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 09:20:22 EST
  ...He replaced Oxygen sensor, AFM, temp sender, coil, etc. with no luck. After throwing all these parts at the problem he calls me (I...
• My first encounter with Digitool...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 04:01:53 EDT
  ...Is that normal in comparing to anyone with digitool? Will check on Oxygen sensor, Temp I and II and AFM tomorrow... Any suggestion, advice...
• Re: Once again, The cold...
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:25:51 -0500
  ...did the famous Cap fix for bucking (most improvement here) new oxygen sensor Tune up... Thank you for any words of wisdom or encouragement...
• Re: The problem with TIICO problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:46:55 EST
  ...modifications that you can make to the kit (like adding an oxygen sensor), replacing fuel injectors, etc. These pieces aren't in the kit...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:07:06 -0800
  ...and oxygen sensor ... make sure that's working like it should. And hopefully your cat is good .. and ignition parts are quite strong on...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
  ...Might be a clue there. > > fwiw..I have seen waterboxer 2.1's run fairly well with the Idle Valve > and oxygen sensor disconnected...
• S&S header for a GTI experience
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 21:38:56 -0400
  ...4) As low as that is, it's still too high for a correct Bosch oxygen sensor to fit because the boss the sensor...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Carat "cut out" problem
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 19:00:07 -0600
  ...but I do have an 84 Westy, and what you are describing sounds to me like a dodgy connection to the Oxygen sensor. When...
• Re: Where do I stick this?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:31:14 -0400
  ...This HJS ECU had its own wiring harness, >> its >> own sensors to include the famous Lambda, or oxygen sensor. This HJS ECU >> talked to...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:39:10 -0700
  ...volt-ohm meters, which are far more > capable.......like for checking > oxygen sensor output ....... > cost more of course. Recently my 20 year old one...
• Bad news on fresh engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Wed, 11 Jan 2006 13:41:20 -0800
  ...The oxygen sensor was dissconnected, as you had suggested. Then it quit, no big noises, just quit, it won't turn over, with the...
• Questions for you conversion experts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 09:53:30 -0700
  ...A question I still need an answer for is an electrical diagram I found shows a oxygen sensor control unit. What is this? Also...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 89 Volkswagen VANAGON, Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - David W. Palmerston
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:14:23 -0800
  ...My belief is that > it's somehow > caused by a combination of *bad* values from the > oxygen sensor AND > one of the temperature sensors...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:46 -0700
  ...Timing is probably right ....but always important to consider that one. > oxygen sensor ? > does it run strongly cold, but less so warm ? > what's...
• New Baby Story: Mint '87 Westie! 57K Miles! Needs front Table!
  Historical mailing list - Steven J. Hughes
  Sat, 20 Apr 96 14:54:31 -0500
  ...Now about this Oxygen Sensor and Alternator light business: It seems that when I start up, all the warning lights go on as expected...
• Re: COLD WEATHER STUTTERING
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:19:36 -0500
  ...They traced it to faulty Hall Effect sensor on the ignition circuit. Replacing this component solved my problem. Chip Beckham Atlanta, Georgia 85 Vanagon...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 21:14:21 -0800
  ...Mostly I find things out > of > spec, and the one part I find actually 'worn out' and not working is oxygen > sensors. > > and your...
• Re: Loss of power at altitude
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 18:47:22 -0700
  ...I'd suggest that he look at his oxygen sensor for a possible fix. If it is disconnected or fouled (running open loop), his...
• [Fwd: Re: 91 Vanagon Wierd Fuel System Prob?]
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gurney
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 07:38:16 -0400
  ...So, I am suspicious > of the Oxygen Sensor. > > But I am extra suspicious of the part having possibly failed twice. Are > these sensors well...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:58:52 -0400
  ...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: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:28:08 -0700
  ...coolant level sensor replaced > New Thermostat > Bilstein shocks installed > GoWesty wheel upgrade > GoWesty high power headlight upgrade > Belts replaced > Oxygen sensor replaced > Hatch struts...
• Digitool data help needed...more info..................
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 31 May 2002 17:47:22 -0400
  ...I looked at the oxygen sensor after it was warmed up on the digitool, and it was always reading some negative volt number. Then...
• Re: advice on installing 72 Eberspacher BN4, into a 67 westy
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 08:51:53 -0700
  ...You can use an > oxygen sensor and digital voltmeter > to get an idea of mixture. If it is still out of spec., you will...
• Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:15:50 -0500
  ...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: Heat inside the camper.. No
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Sat, 3 Jan 2015 10:47:17 -0700
  ...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: Screw Holes, Cruise Control Sender: Thread? (Diesel Speedometer)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 1 May 2011 16:17:28 -0700
  ...like a diesel vanagon uses, > and most gas vanagons have an oxygen sensor miles counter box in them ..so > there are two cables, and...
• Maintainance: Good Advice
  Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
  ...The O2 (oxygen) sensor can and should be replaced at the recommended intervals. A worn oxygen sensor drastically changes engine settings! Vacuum Hoses: Many...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -0700
  I would be willing to bet a significant sum of $ that oxygen sensor has NOTHING to do with the engine's ability to start...
• Re: Poor gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:45:49 -0700
  ...I seldom even use new tune up parts on my own > > vans .....good bosch ones last so very very well. > > > > oxygen sensor ....now there...
• How do you get a gremlin out of a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Duckworth
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 18:46:34 -0800
  ...New Oxygen sensor. New spark plugs. New rotor button. New temp sensor. New temp sender. Rebuilt and sealed leaks in exhaust. You know the...
• Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:34:55 -0400
  ...A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some > help, it's my > turn.... > > > Hi guys, i receive my new Oxygen Sensor today...
• Re: Walker Super Turbo Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 08:09:55 -0400
  ...One of the theories of oxygen sensors is that they should compensate for minor changes like exhaust flow. One thing the Walker Super Turbo...
• 89 Wolfsburg for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 00:57:44 -0400
  ...clutch, alternator, air flow meter, oxygen sensor, AFM wire harness "fix", front and rear brakes, and the list goes on but that's all...
• Oil fill tube, overheating, and stalling
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:44:15 EDT
  ...This morning, I had an oxygen sensor installed - the last thing I needed to pass emmisions inspection - and I also had them change the...
• Re: 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:35:34 -0400
  ...The O2 sensor is unplugged and cat is hollowed out. Made sure the oxygen sensor plug wasn't touching anything to ground it out...
• Re: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...and adjust the TPS (throttle body switch) > - replace the temp2 sensor > - replace oxygen sensor > - replace all vacuum lines > - new air filter > - clean AFM > - new...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:16:56 -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: Help! High Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 12:08:15 -0400
  ...that looks like it wants a wire on it. > > Additionally, the oxygen sensor is not connected, can't find a wire that I > can...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 08:37:39 -0500
  ...Mostly I find things out of > spec, and the one part I find actually 'worn out' and not working is oxygen > sensors. > > and your...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 4 Jan 2015 00:05:56 -0800
  ...At least some >> of those propane heaters with oxygen depletion sensors work on the same >> principle. the pilot light is what heats the thermocouple...