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• Re: bosch info: vanagons 1980-1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Aug 94 11:01:03 EDT
  ...Would all the one wire sensors listed be ok for the 82 west.? DDC
• O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 18:29:07 -0500
  Just checked Parts America - Fords/Bosch sender - $35.99 part # 13913 Vanagon sender --- $149.99 part # 13931 $114 difference. THey both will work??????? Hard...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:51:44 -0600
  > Has anyone ever heard of "retraining the computer" for a new O2 sensor? Does this shop advocate changing the air in the tires, too...
• Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 12:59:36 PDT
  ...I expect it's that pesky throttle switch again, but with all this talk of O2 sensors, I wanted to check mine... Shawn '88...
• Re: Best deal for temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:10:30 -0800
  Chad, there are two types of temp2 sensors. The older rigs (like my 84) needed the more expensive one where the newer rigs need...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 08:20:42 -0400
  ...Vanagon O2 Sensors > > > > Good news! You can get a stock Bosch O2 sensor at German Parts & > > Restoration for $118 + shipping... > > > The counterman let me...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 11:57:04 -0800
  ...In addition to the > standard built-in sensors, you only need indoor and outdoor > temperature sensors, as well as a sensor that outputs a...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:19:47 -0500
  Of the two coolant temp sensors one is for the gauge and the other is for both the ECU and idle speed controller. The...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:17:46 -0800
  ...Temp sensors Could you please explain how it comes into play at start-up? I thought it defaulted to "cold," in which case if...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:45:55 -0400
  ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Back in the days of carburetors and chokes that was done just keep an...
• Re: Low power 1 min after start?
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:06:50 -0500
  When the engine first starts it is in a 'cold start mode' where the computer defaults to a predetermined condition and ignores the sensors...
• Re: Temp sensors
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:03:11 -0500
  ...Temp sensors > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > TJ, > > To directly answer your question - yes, the temp 2 sensor can definitely be > a cause for...
• Re: Temp 2 Sensor Questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:22:59 -0500
  You could check the sensors that you have removed in a pan of hot water using a thermometer and an ohmmeter. Compare the resistance...
• Re: EV Problems
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 16:48:55 -0400
  Both the Os sensors are emmision control devices and on the VR6's with OBDII systems should be covered %100 by the dealer for...
• Re: bow-wow blues
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:35:46 -0400
  Before you replace any sensors, do the ECU pin test described in Bentley with your multimeter. That's a good place to start for...
• Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 May 2009 22:32:50 -0700
  Those sensors aren't expensive. you also need to modify your current wiring to match the new sensors .......not a big deal........but you...
• 84 Running rich
  Historical mailing list - Earl J.Smith
  Thu, 10 Apr 1997 21:13:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Is this beast diagnosible or should I just continue changing sensors until the problem goes away? I have checked all the wires are secure...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 14:52:40 -0600
  On 27 Jul , 2014, at 12:21 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > Stoichmetric ....(always wanted to say that word) Easier to Pornounce if spelled correctly...
• Re: Bosch generic o2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 21:11:22 EDT
  I noticed this evening that Zygmunt has generic Bosch O2 sensors for $18.90, at least for my van ......'84 If you are interested...
• Re: Tiico Oil Cooler / Aftermarket oil pressure gauges
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:03:56 -0400
  VDO has sensors with the proper 10mm threads. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Phil...
• Re: Bosch 4 wire O2 sensor PN
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:17:26 -0800
  2.1's have 3 wire O2 Sensors, not 4 wire. Try these two links (the number after the "=" is the Bosch Number): http...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:35:56 -0700
  ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? > > Unless you test or have emissions inspection the 1.9 doesn't make it > obvious when the sensors fail...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 07:59:25 -0100
  ...The two sensors are completely identical other than the plug. This is for an '86-up Vanagon; for an '83-85, the generic Bosch...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 21:36:46 +0100
  If engine warm, not cold I think to remember?! Am 02.12.2022 um 21:27 schrieb Dennis Haynes: > Temp sensors and related wiring...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:04:12 -0700
  PLEASE!!!!!!! Trim the replies. This last one had at least seven full replies on it and exactly six, count 'em, six new words of...
• syncro emission failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 19:44:23 -0700 (PDT)
  rereading the original post I noticed that ALL of the sensors were changed, oops. So all that palaver about the coolant temp sensor is...
• Water Temperature Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Rodrigo Bonilla
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 21:58:43 -0500
  ...I need the Water Temperature Sensor, Do you know if other temperature sensors from other engines are compatibles(golf, Jetta, eurovan)? SALUDOS from Mexico
• 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...
• Sensor Tester at NAPA on Sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:52:42 +0000
  ...Model # 95122 For Foreign cars sensors, They have a domestic #95121. Turns out they go on sale in Napa's FEB flyer., here in...
• Re: Simple diagnostic/lifesaving tool?(electronics gurus?)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:39:36 -0500
  ...One quick check is to compare resistances of the two sensors before the vehicle has been run i.e. while both sensors are at...
• Re: Low oxygen monitors
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:32:15 -0600
  ...But I did find that O2 sensors bond to money much more readily than CO2 sensors, so I was going to go the CO2...
• Re: The buzzer goes, oil sensor wires fixed ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 09:23:07 -0500
  ...Be careful the wires did not get crossed to the sensors. The switches are reversed logic. The low pressure is normally closed, opening with...
• Re: instruments, interviews
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 14:32:12 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 16 Feb 1995, David Carment wrote: > sensors (basically the FI Heat sensor) on all four cylinder head areas. I > installed the head...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle. Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:02:43 -0400
  ...Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?" Do O2 sensors typically reference outside air via areas where wires enter the sensor itself? If...
• O2 sensor useful life?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 12:17:23 -0700
  At 10:38 AM 8/14/98, Yi-Ruey Wei wrote: >A O2 sensors generally last only 30K to 60K? Then why Vanagon(88...
• A favor...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 10:09:48 -0500
  ...could some please look up in the Bentley what pins, on the ECU, goto the TEMPI and the TEMPII sensors. This is for a...
• Re: O2 sensors revisited (short)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:35:36 -0400
  Geza, I am not following your logic. I do not believe a new O2 sensor is going to fix your cold running van. Sounds...
• Re: oxs light came on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 17:41:59 -0600
  From what I understand these O2 sensors are comprised of a platinum cap over a zircon tip. When heated, the fluctuating oxygen/co2 molecules...
• Re: O2 Sensor - situation 90' 2.1 (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:07:27 -0400
  ...As to the difference between generic O2 sensors and the prewired sensors, I couldn't tell you. I use the generic ones in my...
• Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
  Historical mailing list - a c
  Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:56:46 -0600
  ...Without the associates sensors it becomes s simple multiplier and after mounting only two wires to connect. Alvaro La Paz, BCS
• Couple Quick Questions!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 14:23:57 -0800
  ...Where does the temp gauge gets its reading from, which sensors? 2. What is the normal running pressure of the 2.1 cooling system...
• Batttery and OX sensors lights?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 21:53:56 -0700
  This is the 2nd time on my '87 Westy Gl that I've seen those lights stay on longer than the others when starting...
• Re: 87 wolfsburg runs then dies
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:17:52 EST
  ...i now think that maybe the sensors is at fault(?) but i would like to pass the info on to him as to what...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 19:38:08 EST
  ...Many a mechanic has blindly replaced AFM's and other sensors wondering why he can't get the van to run right when the...
• Re: TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL (don't fear!)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:19:04 -0700
  ...The > oxygen sensors and other sensors in the system actually monitor your > emissions and if they are bad the "Check Engine" light comes > on...
• Re: Need information on Bosch temperature sensors (More on 8 miles to the gallon)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 04:35:06 +0000
  ...Need information on Bosch temperature sensors (More on 8 miles to > the gallon) >Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 23:23:56 -0400 > >First, let...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:45:48 -0400
  ...Your sensors are directly threaded into the housing. The only clip is for the electrical connector. It is not available separately. You need to...
• Sensors or what else?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 11:28:02 -0700
  I have tested the wires going to the oil pressure senders and both of them don't light up the tester while the light...
• Re: OX light
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 11:58:42 -0500
  ...30,000 mile intervals on sigle wire O2 sensors and 60,000 for three wire sensors.It indicates that you should have this sensor...
• Re: Water in Oxy sensor.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 12:12:34 -0500
  ...wondering if there may be differences between oxy sensors? Is it possible that some sensors are more suitable for exposed mounting like on the...
• Re: vanagon passes emissions, YES!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 96 08:30:30 EST
  ...I see in the Parts Place catalogue that new generic three wire sensors are available for about $50.00. I would have to splice...
• Lambda sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 23:54:59 -0700
  I had to revert my drive so I lost the thread about lambda sensors but: here is a updated link for a monitor and...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:56:48 -0600
  It was the blue one. -----Original Message----- There are two temp sensors located on the thermostat housing only one of these is used by...
• FS SubaruVanagon conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 05:37:24 -0700
  The harness, intake, sensors & such if you wanted to use a JDM 2.2 engine. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/387494457.html Rob...
• Coolant sensor O ring
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 11:37:28 -0500
  ...Will the closed thermostat prevent the majority of the water leaking out, or are the sensors on the wrong side? My bucket is only...
• Re: Ultimate Fix #1 (twisted wires?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 09:10:39 -0500
  ...Twisted TWX wires for signal light vehicle sensors are > required to have a twist every six or eight inches to generate a magnetic > pulse...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:05:34 -0700
  ...Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L) > This might seem a bit crazy, but right now I am having a hard time...
• 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:10:31 -0600
  ...Grounds are clean Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor...
• Spark plugs looking pretty carbon-y
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 16:17:40 -0500
  ...I gotta use my digitool, and see what the sensors say - right? Assuming my sensors readings are OK - what else could cause this? ( I...
• Re: 1.9L distributors and hall sensors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:58:34 -0400
  > BTW. as a list member you are entitled to an additional 5% discount on most > $5+ orders > Aren’t you missing a zero in...