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• Re: '88 Exhaust help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 10:43:56 -0400
  ...generally ..it's a no-no to use a sealant like that where there is an oxygen sensor - sensor contamination can result. Though sealants...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:46:02 -0800
  ...Is it the "intake air sensor" (Air Fuel Mixture?) attached to the air cleaner? 2. This "TempII" sensor, is it the one the bentley...
• 1986 Vanagon GL 2.1 , 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Tue, 8 May 2001 08:53:15 EDT
  OK, I have disconnected the O2 Sensor and drove up the Hill without any problems, but the Vehicle was still running at around 2000...
• Re: slightly oily plugs
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 27 Mar 2004 10:05:24 -0600
  ...slightly oily plugs > Now measure what the sensor is putting out with sensor > disconnected from > the ECU -- should be somewhere between about 0-.2...
• Re: Baffled
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:03:34 -0500
  ...Once it warm, it is fine. > > Now, I changed the temp II sensor, the Oxygen > > sensor, looked at the vacuum lines (although did not...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:10:59 -0800
  ...the O2 or Temp II sensors could be > bad, but so could the wiring between the sensors and the ECU and the > grounds. A...
• Re: oxy sensors $$$$
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 13 May 94 16:01:11 CDT
  ...not with the experiences i've had with vw dealers in the southeast! what happens that is 'bad' is that the oxygen sensor finally...
• Re: help me stop the oil light from blinking!
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 07:06:25 EST
  Keith The high pressure sensor is on the front of the engige, left of the crankshaft pulley. It is hard to see and get...
• rich running condition-still searching for problem
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:32:19 EDT
  ...I then disconnected the o2 sensor and still had the problem so I think this rules out the sensor. I had previously found the...
• Fuel Injection problem WAS>> Decent Vanagon Mechanic in Eastern Mass...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 19:44:50 -0800
  ...The guy replaced the O2 sensor and it worked wonderfully. Eventhough the O2 sensor readings were OK on the Digitool. Go with the O2...
• Re: interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 18:50:31 -0800
  ...trip #1 with o2 sensor connected: 140 miles /9.683 gal= 14.46 mpg trip #2 with o2 sensor dc'd: 140 miles/ 10...
• New Engine + New Oxy Sensor = Off Idle Stumble Problem??
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:09:19 +0000
  ...When the new engine I went in, I replaced injectors, hoses (fuel and water) and a Bosch "universal" three wire Oxygen Sensor. Almost from...
• Re: OXS sensor light question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:47:12 -0700
  ...OXS sensor light question > Its a funny thing, well to me anyway, that my '86 syncro does not > have oxs sensor light in dash...
• cylinder head temp sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 11:27:19 -0800
  ...3) o2 sensor dead. 4) cylinder head temp sensor dead. 5) ignition coil replaced due to not meeting resistance specs. with ohm meter. 6...
• Re: Checking the O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 23:29:25 -0400
  You will ground one lead of the meter to the engine, and run the other lead to the O2 sensor. It puts out less...
• Re: Speed sensor mod kit "kit"
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:08:39 -0500
  ...Vanagon_Tips.html > > It shows a modification to the vanagon "speed sensor" that allegedly > cures the deceleration cutout problem. > I always thought the box...
• Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:01:02 -0700
  ...they just clip to the 02 sensor body. there might be a picture of one in Bentley somewhere ........'feels' to me like I might...
• Re: O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 17:36:58 -0800
  ...O2 sensor In the dash. by the battery light. It is labeled OXS. > >Where is the O2 sensor indicator light located on a 90...
• ECU Monitor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 5 Oct 2013 12:50:50 -0600
  ...It is indicating a poor O2 sensor ground. Does the sensor ground through its mount into the exhaust, or along with the heating element...
• Re: Air Flow Sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Feb 1995 11:24:12 -0500 (EST)
  > Does anyone have a used air flow box for a 1986 and up Vanagon for sale? Will the air flow sensor from an '84...
• Re: O2 sensor/CO meter schematic request
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 95 15:56:25 MDT
  ...of > the O2 sensor/CO meter from the web? I don't have web access right now, > only email. > Thanks in advance, > Jack > > >
• 1986 WESTY RUNNING TOO RICH
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 13:20:53 -0500
  ...Turns out the that the outer layer shielding on the Ox sensor cable was intermittently grounding the inner Ox sensor signal wire. This was...
• Adjusting for too rich injection
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 12:09:56 -0500
  Can the screw in the intake air sensor or a Digijet (84 Vanagon Camper) be used to decrease the mixture? I am getting carbon...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Catherine,John Russ
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 16:27:40 -0500
  I have a 88 vanagon with a leaking coolant level sensor. I have a new sensor and expansion tank put back and it is...
• Re: followup - coolant gauge problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 12:13:17 -0700
  > > What if there's a big bubble in my radiator and the coolant doesn't > even reach the sensor there? I haven't bled...
• thread size of the oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:58:15 EST
  ...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: 88 digifant O2 readings off
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:02:01 -0400
  Matt, being that you're actually monitoring your O2 sensor readings, I find this little O2 sensor gauge very helpful (http://my.tbaytel.net...
• troubleshooting sensors
  Historical mailing list - jeff seward
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 22:39:26 -0800
  anyone know of a good tool out there to troubleshoot electrical sensors? preferably easy and idiot-proof. any tips and tricks? am I just...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:51:03 -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...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:35:20 -0600
  ...Now, that is more expensive than an oxygen sensor, but replacing an oxygen sensor that was not bad would not have fixed the problem...
• Re: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:35:34 -0500
  ...I had a similar problem with the O2 sensor on mine as well. The sensor wire is a shielded cable and the shield is...
• Re: Bad gas mileage/ecu
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 19:53:33 -0800
  ...This is > common if it's not the "correct" sensor. > > The next thing to check is a bad temp sensor (coolant). > > john > > ----- Original Message...
• Re: Starts day, won't at night ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 May 2010 00:56:41 -0400
  ...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: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 18:17:37 -0600
  ...The oxygen sensor on my 1.9 L is between the cat and the exhaust collector flange. Are you saying this piece of pipe...
• Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:53:59 -0800
  ...Some questions: > > > > The TEMPII sensor is a real good candidate. > > > > > > Where exactly is the TEMPII sensor? > > > > There are some wires/traces under the distributor...
• Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:09:21 -0800
  ...I pulled the Temp II sensor. It didn't die but it idled at > about 3000RPM and had poor power so I plugged it...
• Re: 87 Westie: Overheat light comes on with midrange temp!
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 23:51:52 -0800
  ...If your levels seem okay, you might try cleaning the connectors at the sensor and/or checking the wiring. If all else fails, you...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Apr 2002 - Special issue (#2002-376)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:47:13 -0800
  Geofffey, Start with the temp 2 sensor if that has not been changed for a while. It is cheap. If the o2 sensors has...
• Re: Need an O2 sensor heat shield...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:19:12 -0700
  ...Need an O2 sensor heat shield... I just might have one in my basement, forgot to look over lunch, I will look tonight though...
• Re: Matilda is cured, I think
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 08:31:06 -0500
  I just want to add some thought on unplugging to O2 sensor. When I bought my van the PO had replaced the engine and...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:59:19 -0500
  ...Grounds are clean Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor...
• Re: Coolant temp warning lamp glitch?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:37:48 -0700
  ...I'd still unpack the back and eyeball all the sensor plugs (.9 bar oil, coolant level, temp sensor) and other connectors just to...
• Re: Won't idle when cold ...
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Thu, 4 May 2006 10:52:28 -0400
  Will DigiTool help further diagnose this issue? I had the same problem last season and replaced the Temp2 sensor. Problem immediately went away only...
• Re: O2 Sensor wire connection (wiring harness end - 2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:59:37 -0400
  ...the 3-wire sensor. > > One helpful hint I have implemented is to run an independent ground to the > O2 sensor; the exhaust system itself...
• Re: CIS problems AGAIN!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 20:21:22 -0400
  ...I've narrowed it down to the O2 sensor. Since it >has never been installed on the Vanagon. Hmmm, you mean this sensor works...
• Thermometers was One More 'Fridge Thread
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:13:58 -0700
  If you look around you can still find the stuff from Oregon Scientific (and others) that will take more than one remote temp sensor...
• Re: Syncro fuel level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 11:49:15 -0400
  ...ca> wrote: > Hi, > > Il I have to change the fuel level sensor on my Syncro, do I have to get > the > fuel tank out...
• O2 sensor install anti seize-copper based?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:39:23 -0500
  I have gone thru the archives on how to keep my new O2 sensor from rusting to the manifold & only see threads(pun intended...
• My muffler Fell! O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Lebron, Nathan (GEP, Contractor)
  Fri, 1 May 1998 10:18:27 -0400
  ...Question, Since the O2 sensor also fell out, should the van be acting crazy? Nate El Great 85 GL 180,000 mi
• High rpm???
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:31:02 EDT
  ...Did i burn or break any sensor during the 2000rpm coolant flushing??? oxygen sensor ??? James 88weekender
• Switch to lower-range temp sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 12:07:32 -0500
  Some posts in the archives discuss switching the on-radiator temp sensor to a lower temp-range. I didn't see anything on why...
• Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 13:22:29 -0700
  I inserted a paper clip between the offending terminals on the level sensor (Lo, the ubiquitous paper clip) und das blinkenlichten seems to be...
• Help part 2
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:27:06 EST
  I finally got the O2 sensor out and replaced it with a Bus Depot generic...1 black wire 2 white...does anyone know if...
• Re: losing power and some thin smoke
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 14:13:08 -0400
  Rob, Check the idle position sensor. With the engine off listen for a "click" as someone moves the gas pedal from its resting position...
• Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 07:01:43 -0600
  ...engine and, using a knob, allow monitoring > various sensor voltages, such as the O2 sensor, etc. Daryl Buhler: http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon...
• patching coolant temp sensor wires
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 13:10:19 -0500
  ...I found out a wire on my coolant temp sensor frayed and I spliced it by twisting the wires and soldering them. Will this...
• Re: 81 Westy engine - does anyone know what this sensor is or does?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:35:48 -0500
  ...I think it's a TDC sensor used with obsolete VW shop diagnosis equipment. in the '70s VW advertised that their cars were equipped...
• Re: '86 F.I. probs continued.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 08:11:41 -0400
  Use an Ohm meter on the sensor. For a given temp. the resistance is specified in the Bentley. More important it is likely this...
• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 14:21:56 -0800
  Connections for your temp 2 sensor may be faulty. Guessing. On Feb 4, 2014 2:06 PM, "TJ Hemrick" <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote: > All...
• Re: Low thermo reading=hesitation?
  Historical mailing list - E. Miskow
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 03:12:26 EST
  ...I have changed out the temp sensors on the thermostat in the past year among other things to quell the hesitation for example, AFM...