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O2 sensor, Help Needed
Historical mailing list - Jack Ck
Sat, 13 Sep 1997 23:58:06 -0700
Howdy, My O2 sensor on my 87'Wolfburg seems "stuck" I tried removing it with my O2 sensor socket and a 3/8rachet but...
O2 Sensor Location '85 Westy
Historical mailing list - MMunn
Wed, 8 Jan 2003 22:54:30 -0800
...an O2 sensor. To my complete surprise, I was asked "does you van have one or two?". So, van-meisters, should I expect to...
Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:20:32 -0700
...So, I swapped out the ECU and > temp 2 sensors. No help. > > When I test this second O2 sensor, I hook up my digital...
Re: oxs light came on
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:50:31 -0800
At 12/7/2008 12:26 PM, John Rodgers wrote: >The O2 Sensor in the exhaust system, and the OX light in the panel...
Re: Need o2 sensor help
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 25 May 2001 12:27:18 -0700
Speaking about the O2 sensor, do you really need to change it every 30,000 miles? I bought my vanagon @ 90,000 miles and...
Re: O2 readings
Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:10:37 -0600
...O2 readings > When you say you're getting those readings on the "O2 sensor with it hooked > up to the ECU" I assume you...
O2 sensor and CO adjustment
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 13 May 1998 09:35:48 -0700
Should you set the CO (mixture) adjustment after installing a new O2 sensor? Mark McCulley
Re: sensor not hot enough
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:16:44 -0500
My interpretation of the whole thing (I'm dealing with similar issues) is that the O2 sensor works, no matter what temperature it's...
Re: Digifant II O2 sensor....My questions answered...
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 6 Aug 2014 21:40:26 -0700
Were you using the 4-wire O2 sensor that came with the ABA? The Motronic Mk3 O2 sensor is different� from the Digifant O2...
Re: Cat Bypass Pipe "pros & cons"
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Thu, 16 Apr 2015 22:00:38 -0600
Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I have hear that without the CAT the O2 sensor won't work correctly because > of lack of...
Re: 89 MYSTERY problem!!
Historical mailing list - John
Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:30:33 -0400
Man, that was an excellent explanation of how the ecu reacts to the O2 sensor. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET...
Re: AFM question---O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:19:16 -0500
...I already have the O2 sensor bung welded into my exhaust and I have extra wires already running from my dash to the engine...
RE: O2 sensor, 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 18 Mar 97 23:09:14 UT
...O2 sensor, 2.1L Greetings list, I am replacing the O2 sensor in my 91. Several people have mentioned using a "generic" three-wire...
Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:21:17 -0800
FWIW, several threads on the forum at TheSamba mention that you should disconnect and then reconnect the O2 sensor with the ignition off to...
89 MYSTERY problem!!
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:20:18 -0700
Your problem is at least related to the O2 sensor. That does not have to mean the sensor is bad and replacing the sensor...
Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:52:11 -0400
...O2 sensors brand quality difference? I am replacing what's almost surely a failing O2 sensor in my inline VW motored van and I...
Gas mileage/o2 sensor 1st report
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:44:18 -0700
My all above average fellow van owners, After replacing the Bosche O2 sensor with a Walker the first tank of gas [84 miles with...
Re: O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:28:36 -0500
OK New o2 sensor installed and it doing exactly the same as before. With engine warm and running and o2 sensor connected, Ive got...
Re: Losing power...update
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:27:43 -0700
...The bad readings can persist even with a good O2 sensor, a new O2 sensor, or an unplugged one. Mark Eric Unrau wrote: >... >So...
O2 Sensor problem
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:24:54 -0500
...With engine running and o2 sensor connected, Ive got 0.92 v sensor to ground. Running and O2 disconnected .91v on sensor and .44v...
Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:44:21 -0400
The O2 sensor should work fine either way. What is more important is to have the clip on shield in place to keep off...
Re: O2 sensor question
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Jun 1997 00:21:07 -0700
> The o2 sensor is the thing that automatically leans the mixture when you > drive at high altitude, right? Or am I thinking of something...
Re: oops, more questions on O2 sensors
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:48:30 -0400
...Since you have driven some > distance with the O2 sensor disconnected, the catalyst is probably > toasted also. Also, the O2 sensor should have a...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 09:43:06 -0400
Dennis, I had this same problem and I heated the cat at the junction where the O2 sensor screws in with MAPP gas. Then...
interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic
Historical mailing list - Schmidt
Sat, 10 Mar 2001 21:48:57 -0500
...trip #1 with o2 sensor connected: 140 miles /9.683 gal= 14.46 mpg trip #2 with o2 sensor dc'd: 140 miles/ 10...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 14:43:55 -0400
Rich Is the thread on the O2 sensor the same as a spark plug? Looking through my tools I did find a spark plug...
Re: O2 Sensor?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 1 May 2009 07:35:53 -0400
...Re: [VANAGON] O2 Sensor? > O2 sensor should remain connected and be up to operating temp for > monitoring output voltage. a high impedance volt meter...
FW: What does o2 sensor do?
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:03:43 -0400
...What does o2 sensor do? HI All, I recently found that my o2 sensor was disconnected (the sensor that sticks into the catalytic convertor...
Re: Thirsty motor with low power to 2,500 rpms. What's up?
Historical mailing list - Greg S
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:07:25 -0400
...I understand that when the engine is cold the sensor should be in open loop, effectively disabling any input from the O2 sensor. Why...
O2 Sensor question... not mentioned in archives
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
Sun, 12 May 2002 18:13:26 -0500
...what might cause the O2 sensor LED to not light when i turn the key to start the vehicle? All the replies to my...
Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 2 May 2003 08:31:27 -0700
Keith, it could still be O2 sensor related. Disconnecting the O2 sensor does not preclude this possibility. The ECU must see reasonable readings on...
Re: Generic O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 12:26:57 -0700
Andrew, The Bosch O2 sensor is not a generic replacement, it is a Bosch Part for a Ford with the connector removed or not...
O2 Sensor Woes
Historical mailing list - Chad G
Sat, 20 Oct 2001 19:22:58 -0400
...Many people on the list pointed to the O2 sensor. It's been replaced twice in 6 months. I've noticed that the van...
O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:04:46 -0700
...Bosch brand of O2 sensors?<br> (These seem to be the only two direct-fit replacements)<br> <br> Has anyone ever heard of "retraining...
Re: OHM Readings for 1.9 injectors and o2 sensor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 16 Feb 2002 23:52:27 -0500
...O2 sensor -- probably infinite i.e. many megohms unless you heat it above 300C at which time it becomes a battery and resistance readings...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:42:50 -0700
...With a >> cold engine the O2 circuit is inactive until the engine warms up. >> >> If it is related to the O2 sensor circuit it...
Re: running problems, 2.1
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:06:28 -0600
...BTW, I have a brand new O2 sensor, but as always connections are suspect. But it did work just fine until I put in...
Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:57:52 -0500
...As long as it does, all is >> will with the O2 sensor. If not - then no ocillation. On startup and >> until the O2 sensor...
Re: O2 Sensor 85 motor to 87 motor compatibility Question.
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 31 May 2005 10:18:49 -0400
I think O2 sensors are overpriced at mail order companys. I got the identical single wire sensor that most venders sell, at Advance Auto...
Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor tips needed, broken O2 sensor cause backfire?
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 05:26:44 -0700
...I don't believe a disconnected O2 sensor will cause these problems. I have been running with a disconnected O2 sensor on my 84...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:53:28 -0600
It could be the O2 sensor, but my '88 GL behaved exactly the same way. Everything checked, but I put in a new coil...
how do I get O2 sensor out?
Historical mailing list - David E Most
Wed, 24 Jul 1996 13:34:47 -0400
...The O2 sensor is really stuck in the converter. so, 1)If I use heat to get it out, will it damage the sensor...
Drop in gas mileage update 2
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Fri, 5 Nov 2004 05:50:17 -0800
Well I have not gotten back to the O2 sensor much past the initial troubleshooting but I did have an additional question. In my...
Re: Where's my O2 sensor - 1988 Weekender
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Wed, 24 Dec 2003 12:20:25 -0600
...There should be an O2 sensor in the same place as the 84's right?
Re: O2 sensor and digijet problems
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 23:05:13 -0600
...Symptoms returned with the new properly installed o2 sensor. I'm sure my mpg would improve if I dc'd the sensor forever. I...
Re: Thread pitch / hole size for 1.9 WBX O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:32:20 -0800
Sam - BTDT on boogered threads for the O2. All of the O2 Sensors used on VWs (and most, but not all other cars) are...
Re: O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 07:29:05 -0400
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: [VANAGON] O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number? Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:14:51 -0400 > Is...
Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
Historical mailing list - Joe
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 17:40:35 -0500
...Symptoms returned with the new properly installed o2 sensor. I'm sure my mpg would improve if I dc'd the sensor forever. I...
Re: running problems, 2.1
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:35:42 -0600
Thanks, but I already unhooked the O2 sensor. I'm suspecting bad ground connections at multiple locations. Al J Roth wrote: > Gotta give credit...
Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:13:09 -0500
As anti social as it is...I've been running with the O2 sensor disconnected for about 9 months. The sensor is now connected...
Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:13:09 -0500
As anti social as it is...I've been running with the O2 sensor disconnected for about 9 months. The sensor is now connected...
Re: Did the mechanic do something?
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:15:12 -0700
...I'll have a gander at the O2 sensor in the morning. It's puzzling, though, in the past when I've had O2...
Re: O2 sensor prices?
Historical mailing list
08 Jul 97 09:49:21 PDT
Karl - I just purchased a genuine Bosch O2 sensor for $29. It came with a half installed splice connector and shrink wrap. The expensive...
Re: More ECU questions
Historical mailing list - joe brown
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 17:25:52 -0800
...My O2 sensor input has .5 default until the O2 sensor heats up and it generates a signal above .5. So when you hook...
ECU or O2 sensor ?
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Thu, 26 May 2005 20:47:03 -0400
...The black wire to the O2 sensor was unplugged to fix the problem. I plugged it back in to see what the deal was...
Re: [T2] Air-cooled Federal EGR filter and SMOG
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Fri, 4 May 2007 19:52:13 -0400
"Federal's had no O2 sensor and even though I added a bung the O2 readings have been unreliable" Hey Tom, I also welded...
Re: Catalytic convertor
Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 23:43:17 EST
In a message dated 1/23/01 9:46:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, keith_adams@transcanada.com writes: << It affects the O2 sensor...
[tip request] Testing the O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Fryday
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:49:20 -0700
Anyone know a good quick test to see if the O2 sensor is dead (or dying)? Thanks! Philippe
Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:08:01 -0700
...Since the water-cooled > converter has the O2 sensor bung I figured I could install an O2 sensor here > to adjust air/fuel mix...
Re: crazy o2 sensor prob
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 21:00:36 -0800
...i just put in new temp sensor and o2 sensor. > > only way i can drive it normal is keeping the o2 sensor disconneted. runs...