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Temp 2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:25:20 -0700
John Lane wrote: >This is possibly a Temp 2 sensor issue..if the sensor goes bad it tells the puter it's cold (engine...
Re: 87 wolfsburg runs then dies
Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:17:52 EST
...The temp. sensors are new. i will have my friend who is doing the work on it check the valves but they are not...
part for sale: coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 15 Jul 1996 12:36:04 -0700
I have a new coolant temp sensor for sale, VW part # 025 906 041 A. I believe this fits 86-91 non-syncro Vanagons...
Temp II again
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 12:46:59 -0400
If you have a flaky Temp II sensor, can it kick you out of closed loop ECU control, or does it stay in closed...
Re: Difficult starting, smell gas, fires when pedal down (more air flow)
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 12 May 2008 19:18:27 -0700
A hard to start (either when warm or cold) or type problem has often been the temp2 sensor if you go by this list...
Temp gauge function
Historical mailing list - John Patton
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:36:08 +0000
...More regulated voltage = a higher temp reading. The new coolant temp sensor is out of specifications (resistance too low)at normal operating temperature. too...
Re: Location of Temp Sensor II
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:14:26 -0800
...Location of Temp Sensor II I know that the temp sensor II is in the thermostat housing, ('88 2.1) However, is it the...
Re: HELP! runs good...dies...good..dies?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:34:17 EDT
...If the engine smoothes out, you need to replace the TEMP II sensor. The connection at the TEMP II sensor queefs out especially when...
Re: Temp sensor II replacement
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Mon, 24 Sep 2001 07:38:55 EDT
...Temp sensor II replacement I have a in my 90 Vanagon Westy. Does anyone know if I replace the Temperature Sensor II if I...
Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sun, 2 Jan 2000 19:25:57 -0600
...I have experienced several temp 2 sensors that were intermittent. To prove they are functioning correctly when an anomaly develops one can attach a...
Temp sensor II replacement
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Sun, 23 Sep 2001 17:47:15 -0400
...Does anyone know if I replace the Temperature Sensor II if I should expect a gush of coolant? This sensor is the one on...
Re: Thermostat housing differences, syncro and non
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:56:48 -0700
...it's the red/yellow wire that is the temp gauge sensor wire. Connect that to the screw-in single contact temp sensor. The...
Re: New sensors -now running hot
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:21:05 -0400
...Hello all, Just replaced my catalyctic converter, O2 sensor, temp2 sensor, and temperature sending unit. I ran it until the fan kicked on and...
Syncro Temp Gauge Sensor
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:22:06 -0400
Howdy, I'm looking for a used Syncro temperature gauge sensor (brass, 1 terminal, screws into the metal 2.1L thermostat housing on the...
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...
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...
Temp 2 sensor have O-ring???
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 20:11:04 -0700
Does anyone know if there is supposed to be an O-Ring on the Temp 2 sensor .... the one with brass threads... for a...
Re: just changed temp II sensor now low temp guage readings (bit long with details)
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:38:30 -0500
David, I did not think the two sensor were interchangeable, that is, the connectors were different. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
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Historical mailing list - Tom Neal
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 20:59:08 -0700
...Am planning to temporarily “swap” temp sensors, t1 and t2, using jumpers since the resistive element is supposed the be the same, and will...
Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle 2
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:25:49 -0700
...Also the coolant gauge temp sender is absolutely NOT the Temp 1 sensor. The Temp 1 sensor is in the AFM to tell the...
Re: Flooding at warm startup
Historical mailing list - Michael E. Pidcoe
Tue, 26 Dec 2000 16:51:37 -0500
Our '85 vanagon had an intermittent problem with flooding at warm startup that turned out to be a coolant temp sensor. Apparently the sensor...
Changing Temp II sensor
Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:29:15 -0700
In an attempt to right my temp gauge read-out, I want to swap in a new sensor on the t-stat. Can this...
Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:33:02 -0400
For what it's worth, I've had nothing but bad luck with temp sensors of this type, they are good for a couple...
Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor (problem!)
Historical mailing list - David M
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:43:22 -0700
...Replacement of Temp II sensor (problem!) http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=temp+sensor&x=0&y=0 Do either of...
Re: Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:39:52 PST
John; If the wire between your gauge and the temp sender gets shorted to ground , or if the coolant level sensor becomes disconnected, you...
Re: Running hot, what can be the matter
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 20:31:43 -0700
...Is there a reliable engine heat measurement? Do I swap > > out temp sensor? > > Yes, the way shops measure the temperature is with an infrared...
Re: Westy karma (was Help wanted!!!! here we go again - power problems in Custer, SD
Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
Tue, 5 Oct 2004 00:51:15 -0400
...as reported by the Temp2 sensor near the </P> <DIV></DIV> <P>water pump."</P> <P> </P> <P>which of course leads us...
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: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Jim
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 21:36:28 -0700
...maybe something that tells the ECU the temperature of the motor? Like the temp sensor II. Dunno about the digifant system, but your symptoms...
Re: What is Function of temp sensors? (Digifant)
Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
Sun, 5 Sep 2004 17:14:22 -0400
...What is Function of temp sensors? (Digifant) > > >> Hi, >> >> On my '87, there are two temperature sensors on the black >> plastic housing by the left...
about that temperature sensor
Historical mailing list - Forrest Minor
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 08:56:13 -0400
...temp sensor > why does the temp sensor not allow the van to start? what i hear is this > part fails alot, my trouble of...
Re: FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:52:21 -0500
...If you have an Ohm Meter I would compare it's resistance with the TEMP1 sensor. This trick will only work when both sensors...
temp sensor and temp2
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:03:38 -0700
hello all, I think i might have a bad temp sensor but would the one on the head cause hot run issues or would...
Re: voltage reading at the gauge temp sensor?
Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:46:26 -0500
...I was getting the 9.6 volts off the wires to the temp sensor in the engine compartment. Also, be advised that as the...
FS...temp sensor-axle nut-2wd
Historical mailing list - Steve
Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:23:40 -0800
I have a coolant temp. sensor for 2wd vanagon (the one by thermostat) and retaining clip AND a 2wd front axle nut, both new...
Ohm test for old temp sensor??
Historical mailing list - MtnGal
Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:18:22 -0800
I want to test this OLD TEMP SENSOR in my electronics class for other struggling to understand new students. What should the ohm results...
Temp 2 Sensor Questions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:53:46 -0500
Well, back in late April or Early May I replaced the Temp 2 Sensor and it cured what ailed my 90' with the rough...
Progress with the engine RPM problem but not repaired yet
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:41:14 EDT
...The temp II sensor reads normal resistance at both the high and low temperatures as specified in Bentley. Does anyone have advice on how...
Re: Temperature Gauge Sensor Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 May 2017 17:19:11 +0000
...Temperature Gauge Sensor Question Hi, I replaced the temperature gauge sensor this weekend on my 87 Westy. Before the original one died, the needle...
Re: Temp 2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - John Lane
Sat, 22 Jul 2006 06:24:31 -0700
...Temp 2 Sensor > John Lane wrote: > >>This is possibly a Temp 2 sensor issue..if the sensor goes bad it tells >>the puter it...
Finding Temp Sensor 2
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Fri, 21 May 1999 19:46:54 -0400
Volks, I need to replace the temp sensor on my 1984 1.9, the blue one that fits in the thermostat housing. I've...
oil temp sensors
Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
Fri, 17 Mar 2000 11:51:46 +0100
...a 3rd sensor. Have fun, Michael, Germany 80 Westy w/3 gauges for oil temp, left, and right side cyl head temp 86 GL
Re: Temp sensor and Temp sender
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 12 Dec 1999 14:43:15 EST
...The blue bodied, two wire device is the Temp sensor. It supplies info to the ECU or brain. The smaller, single wire device next...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 4 May 2008 17:02:24 -0700
...Mark John Reynolds wrote: > Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion...
Re: Water Temp Sensor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:12:09 -0800
...Water Temp Sensor Any suggestions from the list as to a pickup point for water temp sending unit? VDO auxiliary gauge.
Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor (problem!)
Historical mailing list - David M
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:37:49 -0700
...Replacement of Temp II sensor (problem!) http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/search?keywords=temp+sensor&x=0&y=0 Do either of...
Re: are sensor wires polarity specific?--OOPS!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 Feb 2006 20:08:16 -0500
...are sensor wires polarity specific? I replaced my water temp sensor (for dash gauge) and the connector was so corroded that I just put...
Re: Temp II voltages
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Tue, 1 May 2001 00:14:30 -0000
Joe - The Temp II sensor on my digitool is running about .10 to .09 when the engine is fully warmed up, temperature gauge right...
Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 00:06:12 -0500
I'm trying to resolve some confusion I've run into before I go to install my new Temp II sensor. Ken Wilford, of...
Re: Why does O2 sensor requi
Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
30 May 1996 08:20:35 -0700
My understanding behind heated O2 sensors is that the electrical heating element comes on immediatly upon startup and brings the temp of the sensor...
8 miles per gallon solved!
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 22:58:57 -0400
...New VW temp sensor and universal oxygen sensor solved the problem. Perhaps a VW temp sensor has parameters that are slightly different from an...
Re: Replacement of coolant temp sensor (help needed)
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 31 Aug 2013 11:21:08 -0700
...But I don't see how this would prevent the unit coming off? The other possibility is the coolant temp sensor and temp II...
Temp sensor for ecu on '88
Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:56:11 -0700
Can someone tell me where the temp sensor for the ecu is located on an '88? I think my buddy needs a new one...
Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:31:29 -0500
...2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair The temp II sensor is blue, and the temp I sensor is black, right...
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Historical mailing list - Martin
Wed, 19 May 1999 18:19:05 -0500
My Bentley shows that both sensors on the thermostate housing on a 87 Vanagon to be for the fuel injection temp sensor and one...
Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
Historical mailing list - Seattle Nick
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:51:20 -0500
I think it is the Temp sensor and not the o2. Unplugging the o2 sensor just puts the computer into open loop mode and...
Temp II bad [again??!!] says DigiTool [long winded]
Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:59:53 -0400
I told the list back in June about my bad temp 2 sensor [ only 2 years old] Thanks to DigiTool � a new sensor from...
Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc)
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 4 May 2008 15:44:25 -0400
...I believe that my van is running at normal temperature and that the cleaned up wires/new sensor is responsible. The new sensor is...
just changed temp II sensor now low temp guage readings (bit long with details)
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:37:52 EST
...My old temp II sensor that I removed looks exactly like the coolant temperature sending unit pictured on this page of the Bus Depot...
Re: Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc)
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 4 May 2008 16:14:39 -0400
I bought a replacement Temp 1 sensor from a FLAPS simply because mine was missing half of the brass connector plug (it got ground...