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• Re: Need advice please....
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 08:01:08 -0800
  ...both heat up quicker > than usual and maintain a higher operating > temperature (right above the led light) . So far > I've taken it to...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 17:24:29 -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: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 12:12:36 -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: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:42:39 -0500
  Steven, the fan runs whenever the temperature reaches 126 F, and turns off when it falls to 106 F. It does not matter whether...
• Re: Request for Help - Overheating Problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 15:41:28 -0800
  Just replace the coolant level sensor.... when you order it order an extra... these things go out all the time and you will likely...
• Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:51:19 -0500
  ...can connect oil temperature and pressure sensors. Do any of the oil cooler sandwich's allow the connection of sensors. I would hate to...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 19:57:26 -0400
  ...If you run the low temperature fan switch with a higher than stock thermostat the fan may well run too often." Jack -----Original Message...
• Re: Need advice please....
  Historical mailing list - Jim and Kelly Harpe
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 08:23:24 -0700
  ...both heat up quicker than usual and maintain a higher operating temperature (right above the led light) . So far I've taken it to...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:16:43 -0700
  ...Top row far >> > > right? >> > > > > >> > > > >Temperature sensor resistance >> > > > > >> > > > >F (C) Ohms >> > > > >50 10 3100-4100 >> > > > >68 20 2000-3000 >> > > > >86 30 1500-2000 >> > > > >104 40...
• Re: Question About ECU Programing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 11:01:25 -0700
  ...Once the engine has reached operating temperature, it shouldn't matter whether it stays at the same RPM for hours or seconds. The ECU...
• Re: On the road.................a couple of issues!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:55:18 -0800
  ...Thursday, December 30, 2010, 8:40 AM Sounds like a loose/broken temp sensor wire, assuming that it's running normally otherwise. Frictiony noise...
• Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
  ...Could > this be some faulty relay behavior causing the wierdness? > So far, I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, and > that seemed to stop...
• Re: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Thu, 1 May 2003 08:02:09 -0700
  ...AFM and >AFM cleaning, temp 2 sender, O2 sensor, cap&rotor, distributor, plugs, >plug wires, all grounds cleaned, and it still persists. I don...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 01:47:21 +0000
  ...At the time, I queried The List if there was any kind of sensor to AUDIBLY alert the driver of a bad situation happening...
• Re: More horse power from the 2.1??
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 05:14:36 -0400
  ...The same fuel-air mixture will have different 'ignition pressures' at different temperatures -- the higher the temp, the lower the pressure it will ignite...
• Re: Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:58:23 -0800
  ...If the TP switch is on the ragged edge of adjustment, the difference in temperature may be enough. Or a worn throttle shaft bushing...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 06:11:08 -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: Engine idle races in traffic
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 18:48:05 EDT
  ...safe for O2 sensors etc.. If after all that and still no go then write me back and I will share one of the...
• Re: Water temp gauge sender install question.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:15:26 -0600
  ...the most important aspect of having a temperature gage. I wonder if there are temp sensor/gage sietups that have a digital readout. If...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:14:04 -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: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:59:58 +0000
  ...As the engine warms the coolant expansion may satisfy the sensor. > > > > The later vans used a different low coolant controller. They pulse the gauge...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:57:40 -0500
  ...It's showing an oil pressure fault that appears to be a sensor system malfunction rather than a problem with the engine. Hope to...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:52:29 -0700
  ...Adding excessive zinc products to oils that have everything > needed > only serves to foul O2 sensors and Catalytic converters. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Cooling Systems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:01:21 -0700
  ...the temperature overshoot problem seen when getting in traffic after >highway driving, and maintains the gauge reading at about halfway. The >sensor simply screws...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:59:39 -0400
  ...we changed the temp sensor/switch on the Radiator and the fan kicked on (low speed), when sitting at idle for a long while...
• Re: front heater problems 85'
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 05:48:58 EST
  ...That cold air going through the air flow sensor is prolly what's screwing up my idle at "cold" start. Now there a cold...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:43:31 -0500
  ...Since you increased the stroke, have you done anything to monitor or cool the oil temperature? VW added the oil cooler and increased flow...
• Re: Help in Mexico?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 13:41:28 -0600
  ...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: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 20:48:18 -0800
  Hi Eric, No, the alarm doesn’t warn you about temperature. Only coolant level. In my case, the alarm went off because I was...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:13:43 -0500
  ...One thing, Is there a gasket needed for the changing over of the temperature sensor? Any tips on that process? The sensor plug came...
• Re: Cooling system questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:55:28 -0500
  ...The radiator fan switch is checking the temperature of the coolant in the radiator. There is some interesting interactions going on here. For the...
• Re: Coolant gauge calibration
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:43:51 -0500
  ...temp sensor in the back and scrap the corrosion of the contact and it will return to working properly. As for temperature, I believe...
• Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
  ...The O2 sensor controls the mixture richness, but is not in the circuit when cold (??? is this based on time or temperature -- and is...
• Re: weakly stats ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:05:31 -0700
  ...The engine is running at normal temperature according to the temp guage and the electric fan doesn't start up. Does the temp guage...
• Thermostat Housing
  Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 16:14:06 -0600
  ...Today, less than twenty four hours later, the van is back in the shop because it blew the temperature sensor and split the thermostat...
• overheating
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 21:12:45 -0400
  ...Replaced temp gauge sensor twice (thought it might be faulty). 4. Replaced voltage regulator for temp and fuel gauges w/ new one. 5. Replaced...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Clive
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 17:46:30 -0000
  ...The biggest factors that affect fuel consumption are ambient temperature, wind and driving conditions, the engine's vagaries being easily secondary to this unless...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:07:32 -0500
  ...Remember both the ECU and idle controller use this sensor and > the sensor sinks the signal to the chassis. Thus any high resistance tells...
• Re: Water Wetter questions...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 21:01:44 -0500
  ...the question is... >>> >> >>> >> would Water Wetter (or any similar product) affect the Temp2 sensor >>> >> reading on our vanagon... >>> >> >>> >> would our vanagon run richer or...
• Re: Airflow problem?
  Historical mailing list - Captain
  Sun, 9 Jun 96 07:59 EST
  ...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: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Ryan
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:45:12 EDT
  ...First of all the flashing red light on your temperature guage is not, repeat not an "overtemp warning light"! It is there to indicate...
• Re: 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:32:31 -0700
  ...2 sensor is new means it , or it's wiring, shouldn't be considered. I'd at least test the ohms versus temperature to...
• Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 11:17:08 -0800
  ...This would cause the  the air temperature inside the fuel tank to become lower to the point at which moisture in air will...
• Re: Temp gauge reads just to the right of warning light with new engine now about 15000 miles and moves to 3/4 in traffic even on a cool day 50-60 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:44:44 -0700
  ...day 50-60 degrees The mechanic tells me the engine water temperature is OK and believes the problem is in the gauge. I am...
• Re: Westy Purchase / Questions
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 10:23:12 -0700
  ...temperature of the day increased. The manual seemed to indicate > that this was normal for the Alternator light, but not for the O2 > sensor...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:46:43 -0800
  ...Does it seem to > happen at a certain temperature or when driving over bumps? Check the > black wires on the coil and let me...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 16:09:15 -0800
  ...Perhaps > >>> replace the sensor with a gauge for pressure? Or a T-fitting, > >>> like I use on my inline VW motor... one that allows...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:33:20 -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: Oil Filter Gizmos
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 07:42:50 -0700
  ...It is supposed to lower the temperature of the oil by 18 degrees. It helped but that wasn't the problem. The Escort does...
• Ambient temperatures under/inside (rel. to Dometic perf.)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:36:38 -0400
  ...Used Radio Shack "Wireless" temp sensor. Was sitting close to frame on vented support for under reading. With slider open, both windows rolled down...
• Re: Playing "Mechanic Ping-Pong" with my Westy!
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 18:52:29 -0700
  ...Well, > > the > > > leaks are fixed, but the engine temperature light keeps going on within > > 5-15 > > > minutes after I start driving. When I stop...
• Re: Spoke too soon... (won't idle when warm)
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:58:48 -0600
  ...should come to mind when the starting problem is > temperature related, is the Temp2 sensor, a cheap and easy part to > replace. > Had the...
• Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:26:12 -0600
  ...while in motion as well as sense > and > report back sidewall temperatures. I'm telling you: with sufficient > funding this could quickly mushroom into...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:32:54 -0500
  ...Problem generally occurs when air temperature is not cold enough to cause fast idle to kick-in. I will drive three short blocks and...
• Re: On the road.................a couple of issues!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:15:51 -0800
  ...On the road.................a couple of issues! > > Bernie. > > Your engine was rebuilt recently so I'd check coolant sensor wire at > engine. > > Front end...
• # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:07:05 -0700
  ...I thought about even adding another sensor at the exhaust port (another threaded standoff there) but I'm not sure if my sensor will...
• 89 Wolfs/Newbie ??
  Historical mailing list - Marna & Mike Evans
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 09:13:06 -0800
  ...Mechanic replaced the dynamic sensor chip (board), and did all the Bentley tests. I also had him read a couple of postings about where...
• Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:46:49 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:42:46 -0500
  ...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: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:35:37 +0000
  ...Also...I will shiny up the contacts on the sensor that dip into the pressure vessel.  Honestly, I haven't explored the whole situation...