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• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:26:37 -0400
  ...and exhaust carboned up so I assume running rich. > Oh, it will run turrible rich with the sensor voltage jammed up like that. d
• Re: Not typical bucking
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 07:27:02 -0400
  ...Do the idle position sensor alignment last. Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab, 60 T-5 Coupe http://neksiwel.20m.com/ O2 sensor monitor...
• Re: stalling at start up after exhaust leak was repaired (long)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 16:44:55 -0400
  ...the high voltage/current has damaged some component, like the idle stabilizer, or the fumes produced have contaminated the O2 sensor. Try driving without...
• Re: Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:58:32 -0800
  While on the subject of the coolant tank/sensor, how does the coolant sensor come out of the tank? Wanted to pull mine the...
• Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 04:57:34 -0500
  ...the O2 sensors I've seen have two white wires, and a black wire. Would one white wire go to ground, the other to...
• Re: Jerks/surges when going from coasting to acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:54:31 -0400
  ...Especially the idle position sensor. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help
• Left over parts....
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 13:05:04 -0400
  ...I miss something? TIA Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help O2 Sensor monitoring Gadget sold here
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 05:42:00 -0700
  The symptoms clearing after cycling the ignition switch is classic of a problem with the O2 sensor or circuit. Sensors do get intermittent and...
• intermittent rich running problem-summary so far
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 27 May 2009 19:57:18 EDT
  ...Someone prior to me had at one point created a crude splice in the temp II sensor on the sensor end and I tried...
• Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:53:18 -0700
  Eric, Most likely you have ruined the 02 sensor. They are sensitive to various chemicals and unless the jar of anti-sieze specifically states...
• Re: Tooooooooooooo ritch a startup...com on guys!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Kuecker
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 06:42:54 -0500
  A note about the temperature sensor - I found out where those grey wires I spliced come from. Yep, the coolant temperature sensor. My '91...
• Re: Three Items-O2 sensor running rich.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:42:24 -0500
  Engine going full rich after warm up usually indicates an O2 sensor or wiring issue. Temporarily fixing it by cycling the ignition switch or...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:02:48 -0400
  ...If the gauge is not the cause of causing the ECU to go into run away enrichment with the sensor disconnected, then something else...
• 02 Wire Resistance Questions
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:56:42 -0600
  My 90 GL runs on a Haltech engine management system and it uses a pretty much standard 3 wire Oxygen sensor. Irt dawned on...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 21:42:46 -0600
  ...It the two metals are sufficiently dissemilar, hpefully the round hole in the pipe will open larger than the diameter of the O2 sensor...
• Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 14:02:36 EST
  Just put a new CAT (last week) and a new Oxy sensor(2months ago) on my 87 Wolfsburg. I have been running the van...
• Re: Did the mechanic do something? Update
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 14:20:03 -0700
  My O2 sensor was totally sooted up, so rather than mess around with all the measurements, etc., I just replaced it. The problem of...
• Re: Buckin' Like a Bronco, Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 12:59:11 -0700
  ...Is there an O2 sensor on the part of the exhaust that's loose? If so, I would suggest that it's not grounded...
• Re: Not giving up!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 20:29:48 -0700
  ...Not giving up!!! > Andy Morse wrote: > > > So why does the vehicle even need an oxs sensor if it runs OK without it? > >I'm...
• Effect of Oxy Sensor on a 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:48:21 -0500
  ...When it fell off, the exhaust waent going right out without passing the oxygen sensor. The van ran really rich when in closed loop...
• Re: Coolant light flashes until warm, sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:39:44 -0400
  ...If it is good, check the connection to the tank level sensor on top of the tank and/or remove and clean the sensor...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:04:27 -0700
  ...if you attach the sensor to the body, then if the body is heated by the sun then the sensors will be affected. B...
• Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:13:48 -0500
  ...It regards the input of the various sensors to the ECU and the way the ECU determines fuel/air mixture. Let's say you...
• Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 14:23:37 -0400
  ...It has the O2 > sensor hole in it. Bus Depot's e-store shows you that the > same Cat is specified for over a...
• Re: Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:18:48 -0800
  ...If they do and the oxygen sensor hasn't bee >> replaced then I would replace it. The van will run fine with this >> unplugged...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 9 Aug 2018 10:32:36 -0400
  Have you checked the resistance of the new sensor? On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 11:05 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: 87 Syncro no temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 18:17:21 -0400
  ...Lots of sensors get replaced when they are not bad. Larry A. On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Kk Al <kkalnsf...
• Re: One more %^$ part...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:27:24 -0400
  ...30 seconds = O2 sensor. It should engraved on the dash. BTDT. > Not always Robert - I had this same issue with my '90 Carat when...
• blinking coolant indicator light on 91 Vanagon auto
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:32:23 -0700
  ...How would you determine which sensor is the bad one. Computer engine scans don't nessecary include all sensors on these engines. I had...
• O2 sensor is a thermistor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 18:02:50 -0700
  The principle of the oxygen sensor in the exhaust stream is that of a thermistor which is yes, a heater. A controlled amount of...
• Re: Dying in the rain
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Thu, 03 Jul 1997 10:16:25 -0500
  CanineWolf@aol.com wrote: > > Hey I had the same prob and my new thats right only 2months old new oxygen > sensor was gone....shot...
• '86 F.I. probs continued.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 07:52:06 -0500
  OK, after many suggestions (O2 sensor, thermostats, other wiring, etc) and much checking (O2 seems OK) the thermostat temp sensor (the blue one on...
• 87' wolfie surging problem
  Historical mailing list - Yann Buchanan
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 20:39:19 -0800
  ...Other than at this point, the van runs & idles perfectly both when cold and warm.Disconnecting the 02 sensor eliminated the problem altogether. I...
• Suggested Parts
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:14:10 -0600
  ...In the few weeks I've been on the list, I've seen several failures related to the Temp Sensor, Temp II Sensor, o2...
• Re: Does O2 sensor plug into green connector?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 18:48:26 -0500
  ...The > connector on the O2 sensor I'm swapping out is also female. > > I'm about to splice in a male connector on the...
• also '87 westy O2 sensor...
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:20:20 -0700
  ...Here is the disappointing part; the stalling when the vehicle is warm is still occurring, should I check the mass air flow sensor? Vacuum...
• Re: Coolant level sensor - repeat breakage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:41:50 -0500
  ...Jim On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 9:54 AM, John Reynolds <kayakjr@comcast.net> wrote: > I had a coolant level sensor develop a...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:59:33 -0700
  ...Question about temp II sensor and bad running > So Scott, you're saying to keep the O2 sensor connected to the sensor > and check...
• Re: ECU question, w/ O2 disconnected
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:21:00 -0800
  ...ECU question > > > > This type problem is almost always related to the O2 sensor circuit. > > Does your sensor have the heat shield/deflector in place...
• Some Comments on Generic, three wire, O2 Sensorfor digifant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:39:01 EDT
  I have followed some of the recent comments on the generic three wire O2 sensor. In my case, when I converted my '82 Diesel...
• Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 17:30:54 -0500
  ...It shields the part of the sensor wire that travels bundled in the harness with other wires. >Does the OEM Oxygen Sensor come with...
• Re: leaking coolant reservoir / sensor housing
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sun, 4 May 2008 07:57:49 -0700
  ...I am going to figure out it the sensor will work and if it does may just reshape the very top of this housing...
• No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:53:13 -0400
  ...All looking good. - Timing good - Temp II sensor tested good - Throttle switches work fine - tested. - Idle control valve buzzes - O2 heated sensor produces voltage...
• Re: 87 EXTREMELY Rich at start-up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 May 2003 19:16:47 -0400
  What 3 prong sensor? The temp 2 sensor is a 2 pin. In addition to the sensor, the connectors go bad, making poor contact...
• Blindspots sensors
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 3 Jun 2017 19:40:25 -0400
  Hi Folks, I'm curious if anyone has installed blind spot sensors in their van? I'm doing some research about the possibility of...
• Re: BAD gas mileage and injector service
  Historical mailing list - Michael R
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:04:54 -0700
  Jim Felder wrote: > Maybe your O2 sensor has gone out, leaving you in "open loop" mode and its > notoriously bad gas mileage. How would...
• Oxygen Sensor Reset
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 09:34:47 -0600
  Okay the Oxygen Sensor Light has been on for a year now and it's bugging me. Bently says the reset is behind one...
• Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - James Rasmussen
  Sun, 10 May 1998 11:52:29 -0700
  What are the signs that your catalytic converter is going bad? Just changed O2 sensor and I am wondering if converter sustained any damage...
• Re: anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 12:26:16 -0400
  I am quite sure my Bosch O2 sensor came with some kind of anti-seize compound already on it. It had a plastic cap...
• WBX oil temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 15:15:40 -0800
  ...I'm wondering what successful ways folks have mounted the sensor, that gives a true reading, i.e. in the oil galley somewhere, not...
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 22:11:46 -0700
  ...Van ran fine with the O2 sensor unplugged. Diagnosis: O2 sensor is telling ECU that the engine already has too much gas and to...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 22:31:56 -0500
  ...As the sensor goes > off line the mixture will go rich as the ECU is looking for that sensor > input. Without the sensor feedback...
• Re: Temperature needle low: thermostat or sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 07:22:19 -0800
  ...The sensor that feeds it isn't telling anything else what the temp of the coolant is, just you. So, technically, it's not...
• Replacement AFM technology and ecu
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:42:00 -0700
  ...Since everything is in the back, why not swap out the entire setup but still using the temp 2 sensor, o2 sensor, fuel pump...
• Re: Tuning by O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 16:41:11 -0600
  ...Tuning by O2 Sensor >Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 10:23:32 -0500 > >I decided to run my '85 1.9l with the O2...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:51:50 -0400
  Why do you think you have a bad temp 2 sensor? Did you recently have it tested and it failed? If so what did...
• Re: Cruise Control Speed Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 16:03:51 -0500
  The Bentley is correct, I used to have the same problem, and it was the speed sensor Hector > I was debugging my cruise control...
• Re: Upgrading Digijet to 3-Wire O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 May 2003 20:35:41 -0400
  ...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: It's a mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:19:09 -0500
  Chris, Since you're already in the replace parts mode, go ahead and replace the coolant temp sensor in the thermo housing. It's...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:25:09 -0600
  ...Two oil pressure sensors (one high, one low) are on their way from Bus Depot, along with 4 Mann or Mahle filters. I'm...