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• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:04:36 -0800
  ...Put in a new O2 sensor last year when the old one quit working. > > Paul of Valley Wagenworks says Bosche sold a bunch of...
• O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor-follow up, still having problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:17:12 -0500
  ...O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor Here's some close up shots of the green coaxial O2 wire on my '88 2...
• Re: Help! It's raining & my bus won't accelerate.
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 07:24:55 -0600
  Hi Arlen, The o2 sensor is bad, very high probability. Possibility of a loose / wet connection on the temperature 2 sensor. To prove try...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 May 2017 04:47:15 -0700
  ...Subsequent test drives also went > without problems. > > > > On Chris' suggestion we disconnected the O2 sensor and I've been driving > it, > mainly on short...
• Re: fwd: Re: Re.: Hot Start Phase II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 15:29:36 EDT
  ...You suggested replacing the O2 sensor which I did (the numbers you provided matched perfectly BTW). The idle is definitely better and its still...
• Re: Vexing Subtle Misfire Issues
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:17:17 -0700
  ...It's grounded like crazy How about disconnecting the ECU from the O2 sensor but leave the meter > hooked up to the O2 sensor...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Nov 2016 20:39:46 -0500
  At 20:19 11/19/2016, Neil N wrote: >Along with Davids comments I'd suggest visually inspecting the inner >lead of the O2...
• Re: smog check figures
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:36:43 -0700
  ...I would >like some of the experts on the list to evaluate them. > >2386 RPM >HC = 11 >C0 = 0.00 >CO2 = 14.4 >O2...
• Significance of the o2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
  Wed, 19 May 2004 18:30:24 -0500
  ...Upon review of the archives, all signs point to the o2 sensor as the culprit. I took it out, it is a little grey...
• Re: SERious Bucking after warm up...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:54:34 -0400
  ...Easy test, if turning the key off and on makes it run normal for 30 sec or so, problem is O2 circuit. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:55:49 -0500
  ...Unhook your O2 sensor and see if things improve... Yours, David
• Stumbling (it isn't me, it's my van)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Oct 1996 21:03:13 PST
  ...The problem goes away when I disconnect the O2 sensor. Any advice will be appreciated. Justin
• Co-Axial O2 Wire
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:40:39 -0500
  The shielding is to prevent interference from the ECU or ignition voltage? SInce it is only at the beginning of the wire near the...
• Stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 00:32:30 -0400
  ...1 - 2nd row single swivel captains seat for the Westy or other Vanagon $300.00 1 - 2.1 O22D ECU $250 I'm in...
• Re: Intermittent engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 08:06:31 -0700
  Three possible causes so far: O2 sensor Wiring breakdown Fuel pressure regulator The wiring could be intermittent I think. But the other two? Anyway...
• Re: Will This Ruin an O2 Sensor or Cat Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 09:07:50 -0400
  Cary, Personally, I would not worry about it. I have done the same thing to seal the rings for a compression test. Didn't...
• Update on 1990 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 11 May 2007 10:09:40 -0500
  ...It doesn't have a stock exhaust (no Cat, No O2 sensor) and I thought maybe the O2 sensor was the problem. Well, thanks...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 03:27:47 -0500
  ...Not quite true... > In other words if the fuel injection system is in proper >adjustment, you should be able to disconnect the O2 sensor...
• Re: Cat Bypass Pipe "pros & cons"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:32:18 -0400
  ...The DJ code engine liked it. >No O2 sensor use by ECU in that one and I only used it monitor fuel >mixture. I...
• Re: Emissions (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:15:25 +0000
  ...Based on the CO readings the O2 sensor was working. Notice the value of a properly working catalytic converter. Emmissions reduced by what? ~80...
• My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:47:20 -0700
  ...It has been proposed that my poor numbers might be due to a funky O2 sensor, or crummy compression. I'll get to the...
• Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 2 May 2003 10:32:29 -0400
  ...Tried the O2 sensor again (didn't help). The next odd ball thing I'm going to try is the the throttle position switch...
• Re: O2 Sensor Wire
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 20:46:33 -0500
  ...If there is ANY continuity between the two, even with the O2 sensor disconnected at the tailpipe, the ECU will freak out, and make...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:31:17 -0500
  ...Anyway, somebody may clear me to go buy an O2 sensor any minute now. I looked and I don't have my old (suspected...
• Re: revving idle --> 83 Westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:26:22 -0500
  Most likely one or more of the "Basic" settings are off and/or you may have a week O2 sensor. Here is the cause...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:32:19 -0400
  ...Shut off engine, reconnect stabilizer and O2 sensor. Restart, and check O2 sensor operation. After 30 seconds or so, you should be able to...
• 911! call..more info
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 18:05:59 -0700
  Heres more info to help you diagnose my astronomically poor fuel mileage problem: - it got a new O2 sensor about a month ago. - new...
• Re: Upgrading Digijet to 3-Wire O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Tue, 13 May 2003 19:34:35 -0700
  ...Upgrading Digijet to 3-Wire O2 > Sensor > > So how do you get the digijet system to fire up > the > "hot" wires on the 3...
• Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 05:56:51 EST
  ...Anyone have the bosch part number for the universal heated O2 sensor for an 89 vanagon? I have my wires that i want to...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:18:36 -0700
  ...Put in a new > O2 > sensor last year when the old one quit working. > > Paul of Valley Wagenworks says Bosche sold a bunch of...
• Re: '85 gl 1.9 manual - bogging out - no power over 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:47:20 -0400
  Oh, and I'll try removing that O2 sensor asa you suggested as well. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble...
• 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...
• Re: 1985 O2 sensor and idle
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 10:39:43 -0400
  Ignace, Doublecheck your wiring. There is a braided shield of wire over the in- side wire. Some folks have accidentally allowed the braided wire...
• Fuel and coolant pressure gauge pictures.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 10:43:41 -0500
  ...neksiwel.20m.com/ Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget
• Re: Use Oxy Sensor light to re-set odometer?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 20 May 2006 21:29:33 -0700
  RE: O2 sensor : 30,000 miles on early models. 60,000 miles on '86 and newer. Minor correction, NO OXS light on later models...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:17:26 -0700
  ...The >O2 sensor tries to average it around .5%. Too lean will prevent the Cat from >reducing the NOx. Over advanced igniton timing can...
• Oxygen sensor and warning light
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 19:04:23 EST
  ...At first, I thought perhaps I was the fortunate owner of one of the rare "Eternal O2 sensors" that have been supressed by a...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:41:25 -0400
  ...and but, the overall mix at the O2 sensor indicates /lean/ on > the highway, oddly (see > http://camping.elliott.googlepages.com/poormileage). > > I am...
• Re: O2/ECU coaxial cable
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:22:00 -0600
  ...Disconnect the large connector at the ECU, and disconnect the O2 sensor. Open the ECU connector shell on the harness, and you will see...
• Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:04:09 -0800
  ...I was amazed, the first time I tried it on a rusted up mess of an O2 sensor! mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Why doesn't fuel shut off?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:06:22 -0700
  ...The O2 sensor is new, and I'm monitoring it on my Ken Lewis-0-Matic O2 meter. During normal driving and idling, it...
• Re: 86 digifant running rich
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 06:32:31 -0700
  ...If all O2 is burned completely, the > engine runs hotter and so > on)." > > The nominal response from the O2 sensor to the > fluctuations in...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it ain't so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:27:28 +0000
  Thanks Jack, Scott & Everyone!!! I'll go ahead & install the new cat & O2 sensor. & I need to check the timing, fer sure, but actually...
• Re: Engine conversion help sought
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 10:06:18 -0400
  I grounded the shielding from the O2 sensor wire to the body sheet metal under the back seat, near the control unit. I don...
• Re: Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 17:22:03 -0500
  ...Drove home and then disconnected the wires >to the O2 sensor. Took the van for a drive. Ran like a champ for >about 5...
• Re: FI harness help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:35:02 -0400
  Hi Mark, I connected the O2 sensor to the gree4n coax wire as suggested, then headed out for a 30 mile test run with...
• Re: O2 sensors revisited (short)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:09:08 -0400
  ...My O2 sensor was disconnected ('85 1.9 Westy) and I was pulling my Cox Cadet flop-top trailer and averaged 18.5 mpg...
• Re: Loss of Power after carwash
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 12:47:54 -0400
  Mike, On more than one occasion I have heard of the O2 sensor and it's associated wiring getting wet and causing this problem...
• Re: 911! call..more info
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan 'Snuggles' Edwards
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 02:49:20 -0400 (EDT)
  On Mon, 29 Jul 1996, Mike wrote: > (all but the O2 sensor were done after the mileage got so bad.) so install another in...
• Engine Running Rich??????
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 09:50:03 -0400
  How do you tell if the engine is running rich?? I know I've had some O2 sensor related problems and I'm not...
• adjusting COwith O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 04:13:41 -0400
  This sounds like it will work, but does anyone know how to adjust the CO with a CO sniffer. Is the proceedure the same...
• Little known Vanagon fact.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 07:45:50 -0500
  ...Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab 60 356 T-5 Porsche http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 07:33:51 EDT
  Craig, 1/ Get a new AFM and don't yield to the temptation to open it up. 2/ Check and clean every electrical connection...
• gas mileage dropped to 17 from 19/20 why
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:32:10 -0800
  ...I have changed the plugs, cap, rotor, O2 sensor. Does any one have a fix for this one? TIA Jere 90 Carat-a-version...
• POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 4 May 2007 15:40:55 -0400
  ...effectiveness by painting the item BEFORE applying the clear protectant? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help
• Re: Engine conversions (Was: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:06:49 -0700
  ...There is no way that the CARB is going to pass a kit without an o2 sensor - plain and simple. Without an o2 sensor...
• Re: Help - Power loss above 2500 RPM once engine warms up
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:24:26 -0800
  ...The only goofy one was that darn O2 reading. The O2 fluctuates from -0 but for the most part of the reading was around...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:14:21 -0700
  ...I will now check the injectors, the O2 sensor, the fuel pump > pressure, and the AFM per our friend Bentley. > > However, my mechanic swears...
• Re: O2 sensor install anti seize-copper based?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:10:51 -0800
  ...On 11/14/13, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: > I have gone thru the archives on how to keep my new O2 sensor...
• Re: O2 Sensor rust!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:05:01 -0400
  ...writes: > Anyway, my new problem is that I cannot get the O2 sensor out of my >cat. conv. it has rusted into place. I...