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• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:23:50 -0500
  Two possibilities - O2 sensor or Vanagon Syndrome. The easy one is to run it until it happens again, then stop, disconnect the O2 Sensor...
• Re: coolant question
  Historical mailing list - ~K~
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 01:20:10 -0400
  ...I'm wondering the sensor on the top of the expansion tank in the engine....when i peel the rubber protector off the sensor...
• Re: ford oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 22:27:50 -0500
  > I've just received from Bus Depot a Ford oxygen sensor replacement for > my 86 weekender. It's raining heavily so I can't...
• Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 15:06:52 -0800
  ...Has anyone found that running fuel injector cleaner has fouled their O2 sensor? After running a bottle through, my check engine light came on...
• Water level sensors
  Historical mailing list - Trevor
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:31:13 -0700
  Hi Volks, We've just cooked up a fresh batch of the water level sensors for the '88 to '92 Westfalia water tank....Genuine...
• Re: update on decreased mileage after tuneup problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 07:14:48 -0700
  > In a message dated 98-06-09 20:11:07 EDT, raven@HALCYON.COM writes: > > O2 sensor is working and is not grounded or...
• TDC Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 23:21:17 -0500
  ...What is the TDC sensor? What does it plug into? From what I can tell, it is installed in the right crankcase half. Are...
• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 08:28:51 -0800
  At 08:09 AM 12/19/1999 -0800, you wrote: >If I install a high compression inline four with a 'knock sensor', can I...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 07:05:10 -0600
  Hi Larry, << Rich = Power : ) : ) : ) >> This is how I remember how the 02 Sensor Voltage output works. Also while reading the Bosch FI book, going...
• Re: Temp I sensor
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 10 May 2001 19:26:58 -0400
  Alfred; I am pretty sure the TEMPII sensor IS the same type of sensor as the TEMPI on your bus, it is on my...
• Re: Do I drain coolant B$ removing sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:59:20 -0500
  ...I want to remove the sensor but it looks like coolant will come pouring out if I try to remove it. The coolant is...
• O2 sensor/CO meter schematic request
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 15:51:31 -0600 (MDT)
  ...of the O2 sensor/CO meter from the web? I don't have web access right now, only email. Thanks in advance, Jack
• Lambda sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 23:54:59 -0700
  I had to revert my drive so I lost the thread about lambda sensors but: here is a updated link for a monitor and...
• O2 sensor monitor gadget any one have the link,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:36:20 -0500
  Hi Volks, Any body have the link for the O2 sensor monitor gadget that some one was sell. I built a new computer and...
• Temp sensor graph in bentley
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 14:57:18 -0600
  I'm trying to figure out the bucking problem on my 83 watercooled, and looking at bentley graph for temp sensor 2 which band...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:41:46 -0700
  When the 02 sensor went bad these were My symptoms major hesitation and surging only after normal operating tem. Marcus John Robson wrote: > Until...
• Re: Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 17:34:42 -0500
  The root of your problem may or may not have anything to do with the O2 sensor. Regardless, you should check its operation with...
• Re: Temp I sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 May 2001 00:26:17 -0400
  At 10:09 PM 5/8/2001, Alfred Bagdan wrote: >When measuring the Temp I sensor during the rough running, the voltage is >only...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 16:29:00 -0700
  Classic symptoms of a problem with the OX sensor wiring or the sensor itself. The ECU just IGNORES the OX sensor signal until the...
• Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
  ...So with the voltmeter you want to see the sensor output contantly going above and below ~.5 volt. Often disconnecting the O2 sensor wil...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 06:24:31 -0700
  ...Temp 2 Sensor > John Lane wrote: > >>This is possibly a Temp 2 sensor issue..if the sensor goes bad it tells >>the puter it...
• Re: cold start/idle problems with 2.1 digifa
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:09 -0500
  ...Since the operation of the temperature sensor is a variable resistance you can diagnose it (roughly) by removing the temperature sensor wire. When the...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:00:57 -0500
  Many Vanagons don't have an O2 sensor heater. Where used, the O2 heater is only there to bring the sensor up to operating...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:24:15 -0700
  OK Gang, Some more ....When I did, at first, connect up a Bosch single wire O2 sensor I was not 100% certain of it...
• Coolant sensor O ring
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 11:37:28 -0500
  ...Will the closed thermostat prevent the majority of the water leaking out, or are the sensors on the wrong side? My bucket is only...
• Re: Ultimate Fix #1 (twisted wires?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 09:10:39 -0500
  ...I don't think that the design of vehicle traffic sensors is directly applicable here. When running two wires to a remote sensor I...
• Caution! (was: Coolant problems)
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 10:33:39 -0400
  Please note that that "crack" in the sensor might be TERMINAL to your motor! I had my motor go south once. Post-mortem analysis...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:31:09 -0500
  Start up is where the Temp 2 sensor is most important. Especially for a hot restart. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Oxygen sensor woes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Gibson (III)
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:15:19 -0700
  ...But, I've been told my '84 will "hunt" for the best idle if the O2 sensor is working, as you note in the...
• Re: slightly oily plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 08:37:49 -0500
  Warren, I have noticed when using the splice type oxygen sensors, that sometimes during installation the tabs on the male end of the connection...
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  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 07:19:54 -0700
  So - I swapped out the new coolant temp sensor with the old one last night and went for drive in pretty warm weather - and...
• Re: O2 sensor, 2.1L
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 11:07:52 -0800
  I understand there are two basic types of three-wire sensors. One has two white wires and one black wire, the other has three...
• Re: O2 sensor testing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 13:47:56 -0600
  ...Basically, once the sensor is hot the voltage rises as the mixture gets richer. (I think)... Check the archives to be sure. Dave in...
• Temp1 sensor great day for a weenie roast. hehe
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:30:15 +0000
  ...anyway I just got done ohm'n the AFM everything looked good except the temp1 sensor inside the unit looks to be all black...
• 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...
• are sensor wires polarity specific?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 19:59:14 -0500
  I replaced my water temp sensor (for dash gauge) and the connector was so corroded that I just put spades right on the wires...
• Re: � � � Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:51:53 EST
  ...capability of the sensors and definitely not to the older current sensing bimetallic systems so often used as OEM sensors. We are in agreement...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:40:20 -0800
  ...Just curious, as I've noticed that the very popular MegaSquirt homebrew systems use a MAP sensor. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:31:17 -0500
  ...Question about temp II sensor and bad running > > And the loser is.... the oxygen sensor and the winners are those who > suggested that I...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 May 2016 08:49:18 -0700
  ...I'll try reseating other sensors when I'm readjusting that idle switch tonight. On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 8:47 AM, David...
• Re: Baffled
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 08:37:15 -0800
  While I had my oxygen sensor replaced at a local shop here in Mesa, AZ (Total German Auto. Svc.) The mechanic there (Perry) said...
• Re: o2 sensor didn't solve it
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:11:32 -0600
  ...Third, and the most recent - it was the O2 sensor - actually a bad connection where the O2 sensor was spliced in - but the effect...
• Re: Help. traveling with problem
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:04:13 -0400
  ...He walked me through checking the OX sensor, OX sensor ground, fuel pressure regulator and a couple other most likely culprits. No luck, so...
• Re: speed sensor (subie conversion question)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:26:06 -0500
  The speed sensor tells the ECU how fast the car is moving across the ground. The tach tells you how fast the engine is...
• O2 Sensor discovery
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:55:02 -0500
  ...i had the shop guys replace my Temp II sensor while the van was up on the lift for the clutch work. No Difference...
• Re: Upgrading Digijet to 3-Wire O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Tue, 13 May 2003 19:34:35 -0700
  Dennis, Does the 12v power need to be turned off after the sensor is fully hot? Or does it just stay on? Steve --- Dennis...
• Re: 85 stalling probs...Where's the ARCHIVE!!!?!?!
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 23:51:03 -0500
  Ken, if an idle position sensor is used on the 1.9L engines, I don't know where it is. On the 1.9L...
• Re: O2 sensor-testing the wires
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 13:18:18 -0400
  ...Is that wrong? In my own case, with a 1.9 (one-wire sensor) I didn't trust the OE sensor ground through the...
• 1.9 flooding
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:25:16 -0700
  ...Changed the; plugs cap and rotor wires oxygen sensor temp II sensor idle switch works Not sure what to look at anymore Best wishes...
• Re: Air Cooled Temperature Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:51:43 -0600
  ...Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 12/3/2013 01:27 PM, Glen Moon wrote: >Has anyone put an engine temperature sensor on 1981 air...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 14:52:52 -0500
  Peter - Removed my O2 sensor last summer to replace it and used a propane torch to heat the bugger up and had no trouble...
• cleaning coolant level sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 06:30:35 -0400
  ...I am hoping it's the sensors. Can anyone tell me how to clean them, before I just replace? Thnx, Woody
• o2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - joel diotte
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 23:31:35 -0500
  I have a new three wire sensor to install- there are two white wires- does it matter which they are connected to? Any pointers...
• Bosch generic 02 sensor #
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 10:00:28 -0700
  Does anyone have a part number for the Bosch generic 02 sensor? I can already see the blank stares at the local FLAPS when...
• Re: I4 conversion speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:27:59 EDT
  In looking for a speed sensor, has anyone tried using the pickup from a cheap bike computer and wiring it in? Sounds easy enough...
• Re: Low idle at start
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 09:07:06 -0400
  I just purchased a Temp II sensor from my local VW Stealer - they sensor and the o-ring were $14.00. And, more impressive...
• Temp II sensor questions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 18:27:30 EST
  Volks, Just a quick question on the Temp II sensor replacement question. Do I have to bleed the system when I'm done because...
• Re: Use Oxy Sensor light to re-set odometer?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 20 May 2006 21:29:33 -0700
  ...O2 sensor : 30,000 miles on early models. 60,000 miles on '86 and newer. Minor correction, NO OXS light on later models, about...
• Re: Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 16:14:42 -0500
  ...this is the deal with the oxygen sensor. the senor you have is three wire heated sensor. the two white wires are the heating...
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 22:18:15 -0700
  Hey Neil My Temp II sensor wires were all cracked and breaking, the connection from wire to plug was poor, and the wires were...