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  • Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:49:32 -0700
    ...C >>>>>>> at this temperature the reading should be 3000 ohm to 3500 ohm. >>>>>>> I also checked at the temp 2 sensor, it was 3178...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 15 Nov 2013 20:55:01 -0800
    ...is a ground connection.) *� What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and when 160 F. I think that this would...
  • Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 23 May 2005 12:30:06 -0400
    ...Unfortunately, once the coolant is gone, the temperature sensor has no way of knowing what the temperature of the engine is, since air doesn...
  • Re: Engine Starting Problem
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:36:50 -0500
    ...C >>>>> at this temperature the reading should be 3000 ohm to 3500 ohm. >>>>> I also checked at the temp 2 sensor, it was 3178...
  • Re: Starting problem
    Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
    Mon, 3 May 2004 08:11:57 -0700
    ...Starting problem Replace the Temp II (blue) temperature sensor in the thermostat housing. It is causing the FI to flood the engine during warm...
  • Re: Help in Mexico?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:28:29 -0500
    ...mass flow sensor cleaned out, the fuel injectors cleaned out and the coolant and all that checked, as eventually the temperature light was flashing...
  • Start Idle Issue
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
    Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:26:04 -0400
    ...The engine seems to run rough for a short time, the amount of time seems dependent on the engine temperature. If the engine is...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon dying while driving
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Sun, 11 Jul 1999 12:44:30 -0400
    ...I have >already had the temperature sensor problem years ago, but this problem is >different.  Van starts when hot but runs rough at...
  • Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster - Details and Comments
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 9 Nov 2004 12:56:57 EST
    ...The temperature gauge is appropriate for the sensor on the engine. The gas gauge worked for full scale to empty due to VW internal...
  • Unsubscribe delete stop
    Historical mailing list - Aaron O
    Thu, 7 Jan 2021 19:25:41 -1000
    ...It was at the Temp II sensor. I > removed the sensor and found the O-ring was dry. I replaced it with a new...
  • Re: radiator fan relay
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Sun, 19 Oct 2003 13:17:27 -0700
    ...Having just replaced the > > > > temperature sensor switch I was going to > replace > > > the > > > > relay. For some reason I thought that the > relay > > > was > > > > located...
  • Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:17:08 -0800
    ...I can hear the idle position sensor clicking when moving > the throttle. After I waited about 30 minutes longer it started and > ran fine...
  • Re: HELP: problem with temperature gauge (or something)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 15 Sep 2003 22:03:47 -0400
    ...malfunctioning, he bled the system, >replaced the gauge (twice), replaced the temperature sensor, changed the >vibrator, Nice trick since this vehicle doesn't have...
  • Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 26 Feb 2014 10:50:47 -0600
    ...C > >>>>>> at this temperature the reading should be 3000 ohm to 3500 ohm. > >>>>>> I also checked at the temp 2 sensor, it was 3178...
  • Re: Help! Appeal for data
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:52:28 -0500
    ...when coolant level was below the sensor when the engine was cold. Red light would flash, but temperature gauge would read accurately. Those events...
  • Re: 90 cooling problem
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:19:31 +0000
    ...to trickle out from the >under the sensor where it goes into the reservoir. the temperature is >definitely rising and the reservoir is pressurizing...
  • Low idle speed when cold
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 5 May 94 14:00:09 EDT
    ...Vanagon...it's running much better with a good water coolant temperature sensor for the ECU installed. As an aside, I asked my SO...
  • Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    Thu, 11 Jun 1998 16:23:50 -0500
    ...sensor.) Considering this vehicle now has 150k miles on it, any thoughts as to common things to check for higher than normal H2O temperature...
  • Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:52:48 -0500
    ...As soon as the temperature gauge starts to register the van starts to run rough, quickly looses power, then dies. I found that if...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:35:44 -0800
    ...Variable timing provided by vacuum pressure is replaced by a lookup table of values based on engine parameters provided by sensors. Once you understand...
  • Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:13:41 +0000
    ...the Oxygen Sensor with a known good one.New Air Filter.New Fuel InjectorsNew Fuel Injection Temperature SensorNew Air Temperature SensorNew Throttle Position SwitchPer...
  • Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 22:18:40 -0700
    ...with Rocky my thermostat and heat sensor, with Max in the >UP my O2 sensor), and replace those, but that doesn't fix the...
  • Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:14:07 -0400
    ...be > a bad batch of sensors out there that are not giving the correct > readings at the correct temperatures, as your ohm readings indicate...
  • Re: Busdepot coolant schematics?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 10:32:29 -0400
    ...You can swap them I guess but you would also need to rewire the temp II sensor plug and also the Temperature gauge sender...
  • Re: Replacement AFM technology
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:37:36 -0700
    ...Bentley > provides a graph just for the temp1 sensor vs. temperature, but non > for the variable resistance vs. air flow. > > 2. Anyone know what...
  • Re: Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:48:24 -0500
    ...That is to help the refrigerator to shed heat better (greater temperature gradient, moving air, moves more heat). People complain that the refrigerator does...
  • Re: Vacuum gauge readings
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 26 Oct 2014 22:36:18 -0400
    ...Vacuum gauge readings Hi all, I just completed an installation of a voltmeter, oil pressure, oil temperature and a vacuum gauge in my stock...
  • Re: Vacuum gauge readings
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Sun, 26 Oct 2014 21:28:17 -1000
    ...On 10/26/2014 1:58 PM, Michael Magnani wrote: > Hi all, > I just completed an installation of a voltmeter, oil pressure, oil temperature...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Sensor/Pump?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:12:21 EDT
    ...If your vehicle is running hotter than it should, multi-vis oil may be thinning too much as the engine reaches the higher temperature...
  • Re: Bleeding the damn coolant system! part 2
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Tue, 2 Apr 2002 00:37:34 -0500
    ...A faulty NEW OEM VW temp sensor # 1, giving a hotter reading of 20% (sending to the front dash temp gauge, the black one...
  • Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
    Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:53:45 -0800
    ...The other symptom happens once the engine is up to temperature, at which point there is hesitation at the very beginning of the throttle...
  • Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Thu, 5 Mar 2015 16:00:02 -0600
    ...Perhaps > > replace the sensor with a gauge for pressure? Or a T-fitting, like I > > use on my inline VW motor... one that allows...
  • poor startup and cold running 2.1 WBX
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 1 Oct 2013 06:52:34 +0100
    ...I have checked the temperature sensor and idle switch already.� The idle system and idle air bypass seem to be working.� I remember checking...
  • Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:16:07 -0600
    ...C >>>> at this temperature the reading should be 3000 ohm to 3500 ohm. >>>> I also checked at the temp 2 sensor, it was 3178...
  • Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Mon, 4 Sep 2017 15:39:40 -0400
    ...temperature changes and vibrating conditions. Adding grease under the >>> contacts can just add another insulating factor and with the low voltage >>> that these sensors...
  • '91GL Remains Dead
    Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
    Wed, 8 Jan 1997 11:05:26 -0600
    ...If the outside temperature gets above 40F then it will start instantly. Below 30F it refuses to start. There are about 110,000 miles...
  • Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:57:44 -0500
    You asked " BUT WHY WHY WHY WOULDN'T VW PUT A TEMP SENSOR ON THE ENGINE, INSTEAD OF IN THE COOLANT????" Because it really...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon Engine Overheating problems
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 19:38:39 -0500
    ...I have > changed most parts related to the cooling system (thermostat, temperature > sensors 1 & 2, coolant distributor, water pump, expansion tank, several tubes > and...
  • Re: crank, wont start
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:34:26 -0500
    ...Runs great all day, wont start in the > morning. > I don't think they have checked the Temp ll sensor-I will check with...
  • Re: Coolant leak(again)
    Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
    Thu, 26 Mar 1998 09:26:47 -0500
    ...I suspect, part of the problem is that the expansion tank is right above the exhaust system, which will add to the temperature cycling...
  • Re: Higher idle??
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:00:19 -0400
    ...It has inputs for engine speed, temperature, AC and power steering loads. It provides a fast idle for warm up and then regulates it...
  • Re: Cold start issue [SOLVED]
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:15:24 -0700
    ...I unplugged, peered at, added a bit of contact cleaner into, then re-plugged the connector back into the Temp 2 sensor, and now...
  • Re: air cooled 2.0 1981 Cylinder head temp?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 7 Feb 2014 05:33:33 -0600
    ...You will discover the max speed > for temp control real fast. > Under the spark plug you are really getting the spark plug temperature. > Where...
  • Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
    Historical mailing list - Goetz Aust
    Thu, 9 Jul 2015 11:22:46 -0600
    ...After the ranger arrived I managed to find my problem - the temperature sensor had broken at the threads, and popped out of the expansion...
  • Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 18 May 2009 18:29:45 -0400
    ...My only thought is the Mass Air Flow sensor may be out and or the air temperature sender in the MAF. The pressure regulator...
  • Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
    Historical mailing list - jes poynter
    Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:28:16 -0800
    ...i just got an extender >>> to do so. >>> >>> i have replaced both temperature sensors. >>> >>> now what's happening is the gas/bucking thing seems...
  • Re: Brake problem
    Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:33:15 -0600
    ...Like when I put my >infra-red remote temperature sensor, it's off the readable range in a >drive of this distance. The van...
  • 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...
  • Cooling system
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 22:03:15 -0500
    ...I especially don't like the sealing for the temperature sensor that runs the injection in the later system, with its o-ring and...
  • Re: Hot Starting Problem
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Wed, 2 Nov 2005 23:32:39 -0500
    ...I replaced the temperature sensor. If I start and stop while the engine is still cold, the engine starts right up with no hesitation...
  • Re: Racing idle in the cold (1995 2.2)
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:22:05 +0000
    ...usual suspect, then perhaps checking the resistance of the temperature sensor at various temperatures ( the one for the ECU not the dash gauge).   And...
  • Re: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
    Thu, 1 May 2003 00:45:29 -0700
    ...Mine mainly does it in the fall, winter and spring when the temperature is cool or cold. It is temperature sensitive (both the temp...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:30:29 -0800
    ...connection to the ICU > > 13/T Analog input from the coolant temperature sensor > > 8/LS Digital input from the throttle valve switch > high when...
  • Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 9 Jul 2015 10:33:11 -0700
    ...After the ranger arrived I managed to find my problem - the temperature sensor had broken at the threads, and popped out of the expansion...
  • Re: Dipstick Blowing Out? Urgent.- Oil level.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 8 Oct 2013 09:52:48 -0400
    ...increased oil temperature with the resulting loss of oil pressure. Once the oil pushes past the rings consider catalyst and O2 sensor replacement. Dennis...
  • Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
    Historical mailing list - jes poynter
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:36:28 -0800
    ...i have replaced both temperature sensors. now what's happening is the gas/bucking thing seems to be mellowing out. yet the temperature light...
  • Re: Problem recreated under static environment (was more problems) (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Tue, 16 Sep 1997 13:44:27 EDT
    ...Shut it off > and took the #2 temp sensor out (again). Cleaned the area around the > seat with a piece of sand paper until...
  • Re: flashing coolant light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 18:01:24 -0400
    ...in the archives ..but, from the circuit, the temp >sensor is connected to the temperature sender - which is a >resistance element ...so I don...
  • Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 4 Apr 2017 18:19:50 -0500
    ...running >>>> apple juice or skim milk in it and the running temperature will be >>>> determined by which thermostat is installed. Exotic fluids do not...
  • Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:21:15 -0700
    ...Now the gauge reads high, about 65%-70% >> when normal operating temperature instead of 50% (LED dead center) like >> the old one. >> >> I'm...