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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: Fuel air mixture or timing adjustment?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 8 Sep 2003 17:29:53 -0700
...Fuel air mixture or timing adjustment? > I heard from Karen Davis that her problem with high HC in her CA SMOG > test was solved...
Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 20:48:25 -0500
...both are saying the circuit provides no warning when the coolant mixture goes wacko? A warning to tell you to check the coolant? Regards...
Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:28:14 -0700
...compression > 120, plug indicates mixture is rich. > # 4 (left rear) compression > 120, plug also indicates richness. > > right left mixture asymmetry? > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
fuel injection tuning
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 8 Oct 2004 14:14:07 -0700
...Drive at or above 3000 rpm, and observe the voltage. .7 volts and above , tighten the spring, mixture is too rich. .3 volts and...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:22:31 -0400
...The ECU takes care of richening the mixture -- the air valve simply gives the effect of opening the throttle a little -- the air that...
Re: NOx emissions (WAS: '85 Westy failing Pa. emissions) 3 way cats
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Feb 1998 23:02:14 -0500
...Lean mixtures and high compression increase peak flame temperatures. This increases the production of NOx. Over advance timing also contributes to NOx. Dennis -----Original...
FI mixture adjust?
Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:02:53 -0800
...air around the running engine and told me he thought my mixture was too rich. Could this be so on a Fuel Injected engine...
Cold Engine Problem
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:39:45 +0000
...On a cold engine the computer assumes the fuel pressure is set and gets no feedback if the mixture is too lean or to...
Re: more idle issues revisited
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 22 May 2006 09:20:05 -0700
...I reckon one way to check that is to unplug only the O2 sensor and force the ECU to "open loop" mixture profile, see...
Re: Cooling woes and the aborted trip to TBTT (somewhat longish...)
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 15 Jul 2000 21:25:05 EDT
...The led can flash if it detects incorrect electrical current flow due to incorrect mixture (have read this from a previous post). I just...
Re: Fuel pressure regulator - acceptable pressure readings?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:49:59 -0700
...Best economy mixture is about 16.7:1, best power mixture is about 13.3:1. If the system is aiming for stoich at...
Re: Oxygen Sensors
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:32:26 -0700 (PDT)
...The O2 sensor was telling me my mixture was too rich (and, I suppose, that my CO was too high), but how would this...
Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 16 May 2012 07:28:42 -0700
...That mixture is called the stoichiometric > mixture and is about 14.7 parts of air by weight (mass if you're > picky) to one...
Re: O2 sensor stuff
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:18:36 -0600
...The mixture will vary quite a bit without an o2 sensor. I like the idea of a near perfect mixture for many reasons, so...
Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:55:37 -0700
...What's a really good way to be sure? The O2 sensor receives exhaust from both sides and the ECU will adjust the mixture...
1.9-idle probs&mixture
Historical mailing list - Scott W.
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 06:27:08 -0800
so i have screwed around with the mixture at the afm enough to get the van to idle on its own on the second...
engine management theory
Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 19:54:11 PST
...Isn't the >computer changing the mixture to get the best possible mixture for >accelleration, and deceleration as well. (etc) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free...
Re: Sulfur-like exhaust smell??
Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 09:07:25 -0800
...A rich mixture will cause an increase in the formation of SO. This often happens when driving up hills. It also happens when the...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:26:58 -0400
...A true vacuum leak results in a lean mixture, because it's not being measured. It would result in a varying and difficult to...
Compression
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:14:33 -0700
...Cyl 1 and 2 are on the side that the plugs indicate good mixture, 3 & 4 show rich mixture. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott...
Adjusting intake air sensor
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Tue, 24 Dec 2002 09:46:16 -0500
Thanks to all for the replies to the message. Now can anyone answer the question, "Which way leans the mixture?" George
Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 22:05:13 +1200
...Fuel/air mixture ratio is richness. Too much air & too little fuel gives a lean mixture, causing overheating, burned valves etc. Too little air...
Re: full throttle switch boost?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:18:47 -0400
...The ultimate goal is to richen the mixture slightly to avoid detonation, burned valves and melted pistons. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: 89 syncro westy ac question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 20:10:16 -0400
...Those composed of mixtures, Freeze-12 among them, present the possibility of differential leakage of the components through hoses and seals, and at least...
Re: AFM Idle Mixture Screw - loosey goosey
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:23:09 -0400
...AFM Idle Mixture Screw - loosey goosey Need to know if the idle mixture screw is unrepairable...? Reading an excellent thread on thesamba about AFM...
Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:49 EDT
...The air dilutes the exhaust fooling the ECU into thinking that the mixture is running lean and so it trys to correct the mixture...
Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratio update
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 07:57:52 -0800
...The leanest >> running cylinder then became the guide cylinder by which the mixture for >> the engine was set. That way one avoided burning up...
high altitude vdub
Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:00:36 -0700
Far as I know you are right, you want the mixture to be a but leaner, to pull gas out as you have already...
Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:18:04 -0600
...The term Air-Fuel Mixture has always bugged me ~ should be Air- Gasoline Mixture. ORR ~ DeanB On 28 Jun , 2012, at 10:38 PM...
Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 17 Sep 1997 11:54:00 EDT
...air regulator changes the air/fuel mixture, which is a common misconception. > > > > The air/fuel mixture is determined by the computer, which notes how...
Oxygen sensor and fuel reg. replacement....
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 00:46:38 -0400
...Does everyone agree that that's the best way to adjust the air/fuel mixture or can it be done "by feel". Thanks! Andree...
Re: Removing old window tint film
Historical mailing list - Stephen Yeager
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 12:23:01 -0800
...Spray a mixture of ammonia and water on the glue mess and scrape it off with a razor blade while its still wet. If...
Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
Historical mailing list - jon
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:10:41 -0800
...Turning the screw clockwise will lean the mixture? > > Mike Frost > 86 Vanagon GL >
Re: AFM adjustment - flap, slider, spring wheel voodoo question
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:18:32 -0400
...My previous problem was getting the mixture rich enough at high rpm. I had to relax the tension spring to the point that the...
Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 04:34:06 +0000
Those considering propane/isobutane mixtures may want to consider this article http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/1758061.html?page=3 Do you research...
Re: peanut butter storage
Historical mailing list
Fri, 7 Jul 1995 10:01:29 -0700
Mix it with Dot-5, split some pitted prunes, stuff it with the mixture, and serve as a tasty appetizer at the next vanagon...
Re: Gas Mileage and smokin'
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 09:29:51 -0400
...With a new or rebuilt engine, the air-fuel mixture will be > different and the injectors will need to be adjusted. -- Karl & Kristina Bloss...
Clues to the cold start/running problem- my test
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:15:36 EST
...The mixture is different for idling Vs running. Vacuum changes, when pressing the gas pedal, increase the fuel pressure and the mixture). And therefore...
HELP!!
Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
Thu, 28 Aug 1997 17:12:06 -0700
...The fuel mixture is still not right. I had 2 weeks for this particular problem to get resolved. I have the john muir book...
Re: high altitude
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Sep 2003 21:57:57 -0500
The fuel injection system with it's computer and various sensors will automatically adjust fuel mixture to accomodate the change in air density resulting...
AFM Idle Mixture Screw - loosey goosey
Historical mailing list - Skip
Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:26:40 +0000
Need to know if the idle mixture screw is unrepairable...? Reading an excellent thread on thesamba about AFM adjustments, http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
Re: FI mixture adjust?/ Running Rich
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 8 Feb 1999 17:07:17 -0600
...FI mixture adjust?/ Running Rich >Hello All, > >I've been having a problem with my fuel injection system for months now. No >one can...
afm tuning
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:55:53 -0500
...This caused a rich mixture in open loop( o2 sensor disconnected) and in closed loop the ecu would not / could not correct for it...
Re: . Idle Control System Explanation, please?
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:45:44 -0600
...Any gasoline engine (save maybe for those direct fuel injected) requires a rich mixture to start cold. This because the gasoline portion of the...
O2 sensor question
Historical mailing list - tbill
Thu, 05 Jun 1997 23:39:49 -0500
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: The two throttle valve switches, redux
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:45:45 -0400
...it in my mind that when the full throttle switch closes it just puts the system into open loop thereby enriching the mixture. Mike
Re: turbo?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:07:15 -0700
...A turbo or supercharged motor makes more power because it is being stuffed with more than its natural capacity of mixture . At 5psi of...
Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:41:42 EDT
...How do you think that would work ? The Hydrogen/ammonia mixture has ABSOLUTLEY nothing to do with the PROPANE burner. >>>>>Isn't what seems...
Aircooleds and Airplanes
Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 15:10:41 -0500 (EDT)
...One of the symptoms of overleaning an aircraft engine is the engine oil temparature rising, and one solution is to enrichen the mixture... ..It...
afm air screw question?
Historical mailing list - milford
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:35:42 -0800
Does anybody know how the air mixture screw in the afm rotates? Which way equals richer or leaner? Hope somebody can take a moment...
Re: Idle/mixture Screw
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Mon, 6 Oct 2003 15:05:52 -0700
Rule of thumb simply cannot hold a candle to correct procedures. At 02:16 PM 10/06/2003, you wrote: >3.5 turns from...
Fwd: Re: Tyres and nitrogen
Historical mailing list - Steve W
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 19:01:04 -0700
VW Folks, If normal air is used in a tire and the N leaks out much slower the mixture in all of our tires...
Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 11:47:24 -0800
...Setting the gain below one should enrich the mixture and >versa-visa. I would want to install some sort of device to let me...
O2 sensor clarications
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 13:38:21 -0700
...The ECM does not need the O2 sensor in order to set a fuel mixture that is adequate. The O2 sensor, in my opinion...
Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 08:53:57 -0400
...Circulating coolant mixture might enable it to chill down to the optimum temp quicker on propane of course. ? David Clarkson 90 Westy 266k At...
Re: Carb Specs?????? (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Sun, 16 Apr 1995 19:24:12 -0500 (CDT)
...Carb Specs?????? Mark Sabourin writes: > > This may sound like a total idiot-stick question, but how does one > adjust the mixture on the dual...
Re: AFM spring adjsutment
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 8 Mar 2001 09:09:37 -0800
...However, the book "Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management" has this to say: "If a CO meter is not available, adjust the mixture for...
Resolved (yey!)! Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Oct 1996 07:43:24 -0700
...poured more of the mixture from the remaining coolant/distilled water mixture. LED light on dashboard still kept on blinking. Poured a little bit...
Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 08:20:05 -0500
...This caused the OXS to detect oxygen and the ECU determined that the mixture was "too lean". The ECU enriched the mixture and the...