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Help in Mexico?
Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
Sat, 5 Nov 2011 15:42:51 -0700
...mass flow sensor cleaned out, the fuel injectors cleaned out and the coolant and all that checked, as eventually the temperature light was flashing...
Re: oil temp up
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 12:11:33 PDT
...sensor in it: gauge showed about 210-215F. Of course, this > does not yet prove that it will also correctly measure higher > temperatures, but...
Vanagon Temp Warning Light Flashing
Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 18:04:08 -0700
...Very commonly, a FALSE indication of the #2 condition can happen if the connection to the coolant sensor is not sufficient. This seems to...
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: Reduced Mileage
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:11:22 -0700
...When I >> first >> start up (cold engine) it thinks the oil is about 5 weight and when >> it >> gets up to operating temperature, it...
Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:32:02 -0600
...Verified signal as expected at both cold and hot engine temperature and observed at both sensor output terminal and Electronic Control Unit (ECU). and...
Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:12:14 -0600
...The ECU in conjunction with the F/I helps keep mixtures closer towards that peak temperature, and the O2 sensor is constantly measureing the...
Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:16:58 -0400
...The needle may move throughout its range of movement during operation of the vehicle, moving very high during extreme temperatures and when hauling heavy...
Re: Severe coolant leak
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:37:43 -0700
...Potentially water pump, hoses and clamps, thermostat, > temperature sensor...? >
Temp Gauge Saga is Worse
Historical mailing list - Katy
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 22:04:15 -0500
...My temp gauge (when up to operating temperature) is still reading 3/4 with front heater on blasting. With the heater not on the...
Re: 90 cooling problem
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:02:26 -0700
...to trickle out from the > under the sensor where it goes into the reservoir. the temperature is > definitely rising and the reservoir is pressurizing...
Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 16 Jan 2000 16:38:56 EST
David; The TEMPII sensor is probably the biggest culprit when it comes to poor running Vanagon engines. It tells the ECU the temperature of...
Re: Coolant loss in expansion tank but not fill tank
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:58:52 -0500
Pam, For the purposes here, lets call the tank where the coolant level sensor is the Expansion Tank. The tank where the hose from...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
Thanks Dennis, I replaced the cat last smog check, eg 2 yrs ago, and the O2 sensor 18 months ago. Could the cat burn...
A few problems ...
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 May 1995 22:09:05 -0600 (MDT)
...I know the temperature sensor is fine, and I tested the thermo-time switch (per Haynes Manual cold start valve leads), and it seems...
Re: Airflow problem?
Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
Sun, 9 Jun 1996 08:54:46 -0400
...I think it is a temperature sensor that is bad because it runs good when cold (first 5 miles or so). Charles Michaux '86...
Re: O2vsH2O and heat?
Historical mailing list - raj
Fri, 29 Sep 2000 13:58:18 -0600
...This list is an almost endless litany of complaints about leaking heads, temperature sensors, coolent fluids, etc, etc, from the owners of watercooled. Others...
Re: [vanagon] Fridge experts: need advice
Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 12:54:46 -0700
...I was running on propane the whole time and > had > > the temperature control set to the middle of the range most of the time...
Re: On the road.................a couple of issues!
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:57:13 -0600
...Your engine was rebuilt recently so I'd check coolant sensor wire at engine. Front end noise; does it happen driving in a straight...
Re: Automatic Fire Extinguishers
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 17:49:18 -0700
...throughout your car? Where would you place the appropriate heat sensors? What temperature rating? (The initial phases of the fire will be detected visually...
Re: Starts day, won't at night ...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 4 May 2010 10:08:57 -0700
...II sensor and see if it works. But what if the >>> Temp. >>> I >>> (one) sensor is the one that is not working as it...
Re: Replacing Thermostat... and gas mileage
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 22:18:31 -0400
...Also, would the engine running "cool" affect the gas mileage? I know there's a temperature sensor (Temp II?) that feeds the coolant temperature...
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...
Help with troubleshooting a 1980 Westy
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 19:24:55 +0000
...I'm thinking cold start valve? temperature sensor? Thanks for ideas. tabe johnson/90MV *** email starts here *** <edited for brevity> �� We decided to bring...
Re: 87 Vanagon Engine Overheating problems
Historical mailing list - --------------------
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 22:56:22 -0400
...I have >> changed most parts related to the cooling system (thermostat, >> temperature >> sensors 1 & 2, coolant distributor, water pump, expansion tank, >> several tubes >> and...
"Burping the cooling system" Long question
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:37:23 -0800
...Then, after a bunch of new parts (water pump, temp sensors, thermostat, fan sensor, etc) I finally got all the air out, until a...
Re: Buying 88 Vanagon- Anything I should know 1st?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Dec 1996 17:26:50 PST
Dave; If it was me I would try to run up the temperature as much as possible. Drive it at interstate speeds for about...
Re: Thermostat Housing
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:50:47 -0500
...the van is back in the >shop because it blew the temperature sensor and split the thermostat >housing. I have nursed Triumph cars for...
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: Head Leak
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:55:36 -0400
...Since my temperature gauge didn't work and I was suspicious of my Temp II sensor, I decided to replace those first since I...
Re: Oil Pressure observation.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:43:47 -0400
...Adding excessive zinc products to oils that have everything needed only serves to foul O2 sensors and Catalytic converters. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Sensors for accessory gauges
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 13:27:42 -0700
...The symptoms are that the temperature gauge rises only when going up long hills...sometimes it only climbs to 3/4 way...but if...
Re: Failed emission test
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:33:36 -0700
...I > replaced the O2 and temperature sensor(not the dash sender). > So I replaced the O2 and temperature sensor yesterday. > > This time, the idle...
Re: FLASHING COOLANT LIGHT
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 8 Jan 2000 14:17:37 -0500
...When you are driving along with engine warm and the coolant level sensor detects low coolant level, the red light starts flashing and the...
82 won't start when hot (redux)
Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 07:17:59 -0500
...With my newly aquired skills with a multimeter I decided to take another look at the cylinder head temperature sensor and hot starting problem...
Re: Unsubscribe delete stop
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 8 Jan 2021 08:21:56 -0500
...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: Which Voltmeter to use?
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 02:51:37 -0700
...Also I liked the idea that the BP unit has temperature measuring capability built in, unlike the Fluke which provides a temp-transducer gizmo...
Re: '85 1.9L Stumbles Off Idle When Warm
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 20:23:20 -0500
...connect a digital voltmeter to the output of the O2 sensor. The output should fluctuate which is normal, but if it's going much...
Gasoline Octane rating explained
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:33:26 -0800
Karl is right, the octane rating boosters are just chemicals that lower the detonation temperature of the fuel air mixture so it doesn't...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Sep 2017 04:46:24 +0000
...like the temperature changes and vibration conditions on soft copper. Flare fittings would be a better choice. The higher pressure oil sensor should be...
Re: A/C compressor not turning
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 May 1996 18:06:59 -0400
...Sure enough, when the >A/C is switched on, the compressor clutch didn't engage. >Outside temperature was 70F so the temp sensors should...
Re: Help in Mexico?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 10:00:05 -0800
...mass flow sensor cleaned out, the fuel injectors cleaned out > and the coolant and all that checked, as eventually the temperature light > was flashing...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:47:22 -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: RE.: Oil Pressure Gauge . . .
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 6 Sep 94 13:15:31 PDT
...temperature gauge in a "tee" setup at the location of the stock oil pressure sender. I really doubt that they have a sensor extending...
Re: Radiator cooling fan - stuck ON!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:52:04 -0400
At 01:22 PM 6/1/2010, Andrew Martin wrote: >Problem solved but I'm curious about this type of sensor failure. Me too...
Re: Radiator Fan Issues
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:59:33 -0700
...C on the way to work in the morning, so the temperature gauge stays pretty constant - right over the LED. You could also check...
Re: Doesn't run well through fire.
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 12:02:55 -0500
I think the flames are raising the temperature of the coolant in the hoses to the point that the temp 2 sensor is changing...
Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 4 Apr 2017 20:57:35 -0600
...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: I'm rich, filthy stinking rich...
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 09:57:01 -0600
...I'm rich, filthy stinking rich... > > > > Hi Jim, > > Right on about the #3 cylinder / temperature 2 sensor. I would like to > > add a quick...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:08:30 -0400
...above test, I would then check the resistance >> of temperature sensor 2 at various temperatures. >>> >>> And of course "check your grounds" :-) >>> >>> Good luck, >>> Larry...
Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 22:00:49 -1000
cold water in heater core/s does not go to the radiator. it goes back to the engine. both heater circuits have nothing to...
Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:18:15 +0000
...Digifant FI is supposed to work and have checked the temperature 2 sensor and idle control systems, which appear to operate normally.� Idle switch...
Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Thu, 1 May 2003 00:07:25 -0400
A few said it could be my O2 sensor. I checked the ground for it, cleaned the grounding point from head to chassis. Drove...
Re: Replacement AFM technology
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:01:45 -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: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Thu, 6 Sep 2007 06:36:28 -0400
...Throttle valve switch input T 13 Coolant temperature sensor (TEMP2) input K 2 A/C sensor input 50 6 +12V while starter is turning...
Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Mon, 21 Nov 94 10:51:25 PST
...This may not result in more power but it may help keep peak temperatures and detonation under control. I'd try and keep it...
Re: Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
Historical mailing list - James V
Fri, 8 Apr 2005 16:30:55 -0700
...to keep an eye on your > temperature. Ideally you'd want to install an oil temp sensor and gauge to > watch, but only a...
Coughing no go at start up off lights and stuff...
Historical mailing list - James AYRES
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 21:26:52 -0600
...filter, new gas and injector cleaner, new coil , new o2 sensor, new temperature sender. Compression is good on all four pots sitting at 135...
Re: Logan Pass - blew the expansion tank temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Goetz Aust
Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:46:05 -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: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:07:08 -0500
...Yes, this is the one that is mixture, and temperature related. Why temperature? The big un-vaporized fuel molecules may not get the oxygen...