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Re: Wiring questions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:51:06 -0400
That's the thing Roger - the wires to the sensors themselves are not hooked to anything the wires on the connector int he picture...
water level indicator light
Historical mailing list - Dje Mobile
Thu, 30 May 2002 09:20:39 -0400
...I have tried different combinaison with wires and sensors by interchanging them and i have concluded that the sensors in the tank are ok...
Re: Random Instant Shutdown
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:29:41 -0700
...The fuel pump cycles every time the key is turned on, whether the hall sensor is attached to the FI harness or not. I...
Re: temp2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 14:03:41 -0800
...temp2 sensor? >I have the same problem with my 85. Should probably have a spare on > board. > > I upgraded to a Boston Bob 2...
Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
Historical mailing list - David M
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:58:27 -0700
...Replacement of Temp II sensor that's odd. what is stock, if you are talking about the u-shaped sensor retainer clip ..is one...
Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:53:04 -0700
the test for how well your 02 sensor is working takes but a minute or two.. super easy to do. Just connect a digital...
Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Sun, 21 May 2017 12:24:41 -0700
...The computer looks at all of the sensors immediately when you start the van except for the oxygen sensor which is on a time...
Re: Help Wiring O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 19:46:40 -0700
...It's not like the sensor is a precision instrument. The O2 sensor is only good at approximating a lean or rich condition (in...
re- Oxygen Sensor Reset/Syn
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
Wed, 3 Sep 1997 15:27:35 -0600
...Oxygen Sensor Reset/Syncro OK, I give up. Now understand I wasn't dressed to crawl under and look last night, but the spare...
Re: Which syndrome is this?
Historical mailing list - Chris
Thu, 12 Aug 2004 15:42:53 -0500
...Also I'm with you on the coolant level sensor. That's what it was on my 88 Jetta and looked the same to...
O2 sensor-testing the wires
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:13:11 -0500
The sensor DOES ground through the exhaust. The wire does not ground at both ends, as it is an unbalanced shielded cable. If it...
Re: thread size of the oxygen sensor
Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
Wed, 2 Nov 2005 08:44:22 -0500
<<<Would any one knw what the thread/pitch/tap size is for the oxygen sensor? I am not having any luck with the archive...
Re: temp light blinking
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Tue, 1 Feb 2022 15:03:17 -0500
...Also, corrosion of the sensor wires on the cap can cause strange problems. I've tried cleaning the sensor wires without success. Replacing the...
Re: Temperature sensor connector (name?)
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:27:07 -0400
...is the name of the connector that would >properly fit >this sensor? I think they just take common "spade" (AKA "Faston") connectors, slid on...
Re: clarification please, Temp sensor II
Historical mailing list - JonR
Wed, 26 Feb 1997 21:47:54 -0500
Small brass switch is Temp sensor II switch next to it in thermostat housing(with Blue plug connector on the end) is the Thermo...
Re: Oxygen sensor questions...
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Nov 1999 22:08:28 EST
I have new Bosch Oxygen sensors with the three wire OE connectors (no splicing) for $110 (List special price). These are suggested to be...
Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 22 May 2000 13:49:21 EDT
Mine occured where the hall sensor wiring harness can under the AC stand and made the sharp turn down to plug into the sensor...
Top Dead Center sensor
Historical mailing list - Craig Jones
Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12:26:22 -0800
Upon breaking down my '81' engine on my newly purchased van, I discovered the TDC sensor to be not connected. Why? Did some leave...
Re: Low Idle/Stalling when cold
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:58:57 -0500
Michael, These sound like classic symptoms of a failed TEMPII sensor. Change it. If it isn't bad, it soon will be. I would...
Re: Oxygen sensor woes
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:39:20 -0500
...I heard sometimes the green coax wire for the o2 sensor can ground out. I tested mine and it seemed ok. I put a...
Re: Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:25:41 -0500
...Except for the O2 sensor which is a "consumable", it is very rare for any of the other sensors to go bad. Again, the...
Re: Low MPG & Carbon Monoxide Smell
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Thu, 7 May 1998 22:55:21 -0700
...if you use the torch...do not heat the 02 sensor....heat the metal of the catalytic converter aroound the 02 sensor since that...
running problems, 2.1
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 17 Jan 2006 23:51:17 -0600
...The oil pressure sensors and wire harness, the O2 sensor, the 2 temp sensors on the thermostat housing. The fuel injectors, FI (Digifant) harness...
Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
Historical mailing list - bob tickle
Sat, 12 Oct 1996 20:19:10 -0400
...Guess you are faster on the sensor swap move. (Ya, the O-ring didn't come out with the sensor. Had to reach in...
Re: O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 13:41:36 -0500
...O2 Sensor > > > Hi Guys! > > I'm in the process of changing my O2 sensor on my 84 Westy. The > old sensor > seems to have...
Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Jul 1996 12:40:36 +0000
...O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire? > Hi. I've asked around for the last few days, and every parts store is > telling...
Re: Digifant, barometers, and the AFM
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 14:26:34 -0500
...from Chapter 3 page 7 of the Bosch FI book, detailing limitations of the vane-type AFM sensor..."Second, the sensor vane measures volume...
how does timing change by knock sensor?
Historical mailing list - Nock
Sat, 8 Mar 2003 07:40:48 -0800
...My knock sensor circuit is causing the problem. I either have knocking or failure of the knock sensor - both could be either real or...
Re: oil temp sensors
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Fri, 17 Mar 2000 03:58:28 -0800
...oil temp sensors >hey all, >anybody out there with an aircooled van that has installed an oil temp >sensor or any type of sensor...
Re: Can't get the %&#*!!! OFF!
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 07:28:05 -0700
Joe, When I had to replace an O2 sensor for a 84 vanagon and a 88 vanagon, I tried to use a o2 sensor...
Re: 87 rebuild update!
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:35:54 -0700
...old brown wire coming >from the old sensor to connect to one of the new sensor tips. >Should I have run a new wire...
oil temp sensors
Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
Fri, 17 Mar 2000 11:51:46 +0100
...You could also use the sensor in the l.s. cyl head near cyl #3: Get a 2nd 1 from VW, install it on...
Re: flashing light on temp gauge
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Mon, 7 Apr 2003 12:16:58 -0700
...I would think that if the sensor went bad giving a false reading of no coolant, the needle would jump up as well. Just...
Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:45:28 -0600
...If not then look at temp 2 sensor. > The temps 2 sensor rarely goes bad but the plug connection to it is a real...
Re: 02 mixture questions
Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
Thu, 16 Oct 1997 09:30:07 -0500
...I was giving advise based on my experience and the knowledge that the 02 sensor circuit operates on voltage supplied solely from the sensor...
Re: tiico o2 sensor
Historical mailing list - dunks
Fri, 19 Apr 2002 11:26:51 -0400
...tiico o2 sensor > > > looking for some list knowledge. just installed a2 > injectors/rail/regulator/carbon eliminator AND found that the o2 sensor is > wired...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:22:28 -0700
...They talk about "slow" sensors also. I have some info >>> (plus >>> my O2 sensor monitor) on my website : http://neksiwel.20m.com/ >>> Ken Lewis...
91 Westy, low idle stall, low power ....help!
Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:31:54 -0400
...Probably your oxygen sensor or Temp II sensor is bad. I replaced mine (can't remember which) and all was good. Below is what...
Re: Post-waterpump replacement - wires and noises
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sat, 26 May 2007 03:58:30 -0400
...should be a 1 wire O2 sensor. connect wire from sensor to inner wire - outer wire is ground shield, and will short sensor if...
Re: Thirsty motor with low power to 2,500 rpms. What's up?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:57:11 EDT
...Installing a new OXY sensor is the only solution to this dilemma. Where is the OXY sensor placed in that un-original set-up...
More on The Digfiant being defiant
Historical mailing list - Martin's
Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:13:31 -0500
...I also checked the > temp sensors and they were resonable,( as I did not have the exact temp). > Any ideas ? The O2 sensor is...
Re: Need O2 sensor shield help / advise
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 16:00:05 -0500
At 02:31 PM 1/24/2002, Paul Mayfield wrote: >I recently replaced my 02 with the generic sensor >from Bus Depot. When I...
Re: fan switch or sensor
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 21:07:23 -0400
...fan switch or sensor I am wanting to replace the switch or sensor that turns the radiator fan on at various temperature. The three...
Re: Won't idle when cold ...
Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
Thu, 4 May 2006 09:38:31 -0500
...What is the part # for the sensor? Is this the right sensor http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?ct=399605673&pa=pct...
Re: temp gauge not working right...
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 9 Aug 2018 10:48:02 -0700
...could a pocket of air around the coolant sensor is the cause of my problem? - I ask because I put on a new thermostat...
84 Wasserboxer Coolant Level Light (U)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 08:24 -0400 (EDT)
...Checked 14 point connector at panel, tightened nuts on gauge, replaced both sensors on thermo housing and sensor in bottle. Coolant level (Sierra) full...
Re: Continuing Engine Troubles
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 10 May 1996 19:33:48 -0500 (CDT)
On Fri, 10 May 1996, Gerald Skerbitz wrote: [...] there is no voltage at the connected Oxygen sensor connector. [...] Forgot to mention that this was...
OXY SENSOR LITE ON
Historical mailing list
Thu, 12 Jan 95 16:33:43 -0800
Hello, After my recent rebuild, now my red Oxy sensor lite is on. How do I turn it off? Also, when I bought my...
1985 Vanagon airflow sensor ?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Aug 1997 20:39:30 -0400 (EDT)
I took my van into the shop (it was running rich) they popped the cover off my air flow sensor and at idle the...
Re: oil loss connected to power loss?
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Thu, 11 Dec 1997 11:40:46 -0600
...Coolant Temperature Sensor The symptoms you describe match the ones I experienced to a T. Tonya (aka the Coolant Temperature Sensor Crusader) 87 Vanagon...
need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 16:47:45 -0400
...Anyone know the dealer part number for the coolant temperature sensor on an 86 syncro? He cannot find a listing for it. He keeps...
Re: Temp 2 sensor have O-ring???
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 1 Oct 2000 10:27:09 EDT
...is supposed to be an O-Ring on the Temp 2 sensor .... the one with brass threads... for a 90 Syncro? >> Bill, A copper...
OXS sensor on 85 watercooled vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Peter Brandt
Thu, 25 Jul 2002 07:40:07 -0400
...My OXS sensor (newly replaced Bosch) comes on after about 10 minutes of driving. Any obvious things to check for? Thanks for any advice...
Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 3 Jun 2007 13:33:54 -0400
...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Vanagon mods, tech info and O2 sensor help O2 Sensor monitoring Gadget sold here
Re: O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Sheila Pearson
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 09:56:33 -0500
...O2 Sensor > > > > > > Hi Guys! > > > > I'm in the process of changing my O2 sensor on my 84 Westy. The > > old sensor > > seems to have...
Re: ECU question, w/ O2 disconnected
Historical mailing list - insyncro
Sat, 7 Feb 2004 11:45:27 -0500
...ECU question > This type problem is almost always related to the O2 sensor circuit. > Does your sensor have the heat shield/deflector in place...
Re: O2 Sensor Shield
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:06:32 -0600
...2 SS hose clamps around the O2 sensor, 2 larger ones around the shield. Figured it would be best to create a little space...
Re: AFM failure
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:56:44 -0400
...AFM failure > > > > > The sensor is a bit of magic and should probably be called an oxygen > > deficiency sensor! This thought is based on the...
Re: Digitool data and more info; need source for correct oxygensensor.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:27:42 -0700
Have you checked the fuel pressure while the problem occurs? Excessive fuel might kill the cat and O2 sensor. Maybe your pressure regulator has...
Re: Coolant level sensor - repeat breakage
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:09:00 +0000
...Funny thing is that the dealer's sensor price they gave me was right in line with the on-line vendors, (~21.00) but...