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Re: Seeking Wisdom on a friday
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 21:43:08 -0700
...g> > > Its an air cooled, and so there is no O2 sensor to deal with, and I am > just sitting here late on a...
Re: Trip and tire report
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 9 Jul 2015 08:58:43 -0700
...Trip and tire report I have the sensor taped off the center cam bearing. I am using a VDO 0-150 psi gauge with...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:26:34 -0500
...intake >air sensor in the AFM against the specs in Bentley, both of these >sensors tested within spec at several temperatures--so the problem...
Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
Historical mailing list - steve meassick
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:37:19 +0000
...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 Cover on Vangon
Historical mailing list - Duane Moore
Fri, 8 Dec 1995 10:24:07 -0700 (MST)
...it getting the reading from? In other words, where is the sensor. > I can drive the van and it registers heat. I can stop...
Re: Propane (fridge) finally out
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 27 May 1996 08:50:23 CST6CDT
...and if you believe that... >Done on at regular intervals, with subsequent temperature >verification by a suitable > organic based, non-grounded, temp sensor? yes...
Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:05:37 -0700
...Second, your symptoms are too extreme to > be caused by a bad sensor or whatever, and the fact that it corrects itself > soon after...
Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 5 Sep 2017 22:10:55 +0000
...temperature changes and >>> vibrating conditions. Adding grease under the contacts can just add >>> another insulating factor and with the low voltage that these >>> sensors...
Re: Wire gauge for the shielded wire for the O2 signal?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 07:45:30 -0700
...It's good to 150c for temperature and was $.96/ft. That vendor is pretty amazing in the diversity of products they carry. I...
Re: *LONG*coolant light blinking, temp soaring and dropping, spor...
Historical mailing list - ColForbin
Wed, 17 Mar 1999 20:08:07 -0500
...The coolant sensor light acted up. Same thing, going down hill light comes on and temp soars and uphill light goes off and temp...
Re: Thermostat-controlled gas heater?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 11 Oct 1999 17:06:02 -0400
...The furnace draft fan ran constantly, and a bimetallic coiled spring sensor monitored the temperature of the incoming draft air (not the combustion air...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:03 -0800
...Follow the procedure of warm >> engine, disconnect the temp 2 sensor while it is running and then set >> > the > >> timing. After reconnecting the sensor...
Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:31:32 -0600
...get, borrrow, or pay someont to > >take your vanagons temperature with a thermal IR sensor > > That's a good idea in general -- however I...
Re: Replacement AFM technology
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:28:36 +0200
...Bentley > provides a graph just for the temp1 sensor vs. temperature, but non > for the variable resistance vs. air flow. > > 2. Anyone know what...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:52:10 -0500
Coincidental issues? Plug wires, O2 sensor, etc. maybe the gas mileage problem??? YMMV, Mr. BZ On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 12:26 PM...
Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:08:25 -0700
...Now the gauge reads high, about 65%-70% >> when normal operating temperature instead of 50% (LED dead center) like >> the old one. >> >> I'm...
Water temp gauge sender install question raytek mt4
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:07:33 -0800
...The raytek mt4 can measure the temperature of your engine and you can put marks on the gauge. There is really nothing magic about...
Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement Stock engine oil heat exchanger.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:42:20 -0500
...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: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:47:47 -0700
...The needle is supposed > to > live on the LED when the engine is at operating temperature. > > Jake > > On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 3...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:37:13 -0500
...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: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:53:54 -0400
Do you guys think it is worth adding an oil temperature gauge also or just stick with pressure? On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at...
Re: Tornado Air Management System
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Sun, 7 Dec 1997 23:14:38 EST
...Now that I've just replaced the oxy sensor, I should test w/o the Tornado and see what results are. What were your...
temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:33:30 -0400
My '91 Vanagon GL Campmobile 2.1 VW engine shows evidence of oil pressure drop at running temperature -- but I'm not sure it...
Re: Temp gauge pegged to the right
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 12:41:33 -0400
If your level sensor gives a low level warning (true or not), it may peg the guage on some model years. My '85 did...
Re: oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Jan 2021 03:27:57 +0000
...It was at the Temp II sensor. I removed the sensor and found the O-ring was dry. I replaced it with a new...
Re: Tacho installation: wiring
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 1 May 2000 22:16:40 -0400
...I know > I did when the sensor wire shorted out a couple years ago! Problem is that > if you bypass the Hi speed oil...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...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: [vanagon] Re: Vanagon Engine Temps & Oil Levels
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:48:03 -0600
...The oil temperature sensor is installed in the lower oil > > pressure relief valve plug. > > > > At normal speeds and oil fill the case or oil...
Re: Cooling issues?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 07:51:38 -0600
I know that I'm pushing the limits, without the head wind and warmer temperatures it was running below 200 and that is where...
Re: 91 Vanagon - blown head gaskets - oh no!
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 06:58:10 -0500
...were fine, > when suddenly they no longer were! The temperature gauge (which > normally rides just to the left of the light) suddenly zoomed all...
Re: overheating warning light flashes immediately on 83.5 V'go
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:57:38 -0500
If the needle is pegging over right away I think you have a broken wire to the sensor or a connector that has come...
Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Sat, 23 Jun 2001 16:42:45 -0400
...It works but now I can not use the the remote oil temperature sensor there. I am going to look for a bushing that...
Re: Temp Gauge Saga is Worse
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:19:51 -0500
...My temp gauge (when up to operating temperature) is > still reading 3/4 with front heater on blasting. With the heater not on > the...
Re: Water Wetter questions...
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:14:50 -0700
...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: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:41:01 -0400
...temperature-oil pressure (rather long) My '91 Vanagon GL Campmobile 2.1 VW engine shows evidence of oil pressure drop at running temperature -- but...
Re: Blinking Coolant LED light and other cooling issues
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 20 May 2005 12:47:39 -0700
...The fan is controlled by a separate temperature sensor, up front by the radiator. If the gauge reads high AND the fan turns on...
Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Tue, 1 Jun 2021 07:38:06 -0400
...The new sensors aren’t calibrated right so they run > high even though the vanagon is running at normal temperature. Per Dennis I > sourced...
Re: 82 Air Cooled Questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 3 Nov 2002 13:52:40 -0800
...3 head, then that's the TempII sensor. If you want to monitor your engine's temperature, then you'll have to install a...
Re: Auxilliary batteries
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:12:46 -0400
...Beware, many chargers measure the ambient<br> temperature which could be significantly different from the battery�s<br> internal temperature.<br><br> Temp. Charge...
Re: Failed Emissions Check
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:38:38 -0400
...This dilutes the mixture with an inert gass, effectively lowering the peak flame temperature which lowers the production of NOx. The waterboxer does not...
Re: Help! Appeal for data
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 11 Jan 2001 17:19:34 -0700
...On my '84 non-GL 7 passenger, the temperature indicator will rise along with the light blinking. I believe the difference is the speedo...
Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:52:42 -0700
...Mark Thomas Ryan wrote: > > Ron, > ........... > > First of all the flashing red light on your temperature guage is not, repeat > not an "overtemp warning light...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:55:29 -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: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
Historical mailing list - mccaig
Thu, 11 Jun 1998 22:08:34 -0300
...sensor.) > >Considering this vehicle now has 150k miles on it, any thoughts as to >common things to check for higher than normal H2O temperature...
Re: 82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot.
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Thu, 6 Nov 2003 15:15:28 -0800
...I received suggestions that I replace the cylinder head temperature sensor, those following this thread may remember my screw up in replacing the oil...
Re: Vanagon overheating on trip
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:15:00 -0700
The system *might* still be self bleeding air out of itself. (due to hose replacement) Depending on coolant temperature, the valve in expansion tank...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:14:20 -0500
...is a ground connection.) * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and when 160 F. Why 160F? The engine goes...
Re: '87 Syncro GL scary high idle
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:22:55 -0500
...Also, it could be O2 sensor. I don't think you have a sticky accelerator cable or weak spring since you idle will drop...
Re: The vanagaon temp gauge is crap
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 25 Jun 2004 09:09:35 -0700
Andrew, the gauge sensor is a simple resistance based device. The sensor changes resistance as a function of temperature and the gauge reads this...
electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:11:40 -0500
...AC works on "automatic," which means the car, via some hidden sensors and computers, decides what temperature setting, where to blow air, and at...
Re: Van dies when cold
Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 00:15:22 -0700
...I changed the coolant temperature sensor > and checked the > > connections to the computer. Didn't help. The idle > stabilizer appears to > > be working. It...
Re: Idle Stabliser Control Unit
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:22:47 -0800
...I see on the wiring diagram, that it lies between the Hall Sensor and > the Transistorised Ignition Control Unit. Can it do anything at...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -0800
...and TPS > - Only the signal from the existing intake air temperature (IAT) > sensor within the AFM is re-used > � Idle control unit (ICU) is...
Re: Overheating symptoms?
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Wed, 20 Mar 1996 11:06:11 -0800 (PST)
...The heads are going to get hotter than 350F, hell that's their > normal operating temperature! If you're climbing a mtn with it...
Marvel Mysterie Oil & Synthetics
Historical mailing list - James T.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:10:28 +0000
...other coolant can actually mess up fuel injection idle - something about sensor path and coolant flow producing a voltage difference between aluminum block and...
Re: Fridge madness 201 (average temperature)
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:46:23 -0700
...182B have fan in the back, if the fan or thermo sensor is > dead, what is the consequence associate with that malfunctions. Is there...
Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:14:06 -0700
...excessive heat in tubbed portion of lid causes coolant sensor >>> to get too hot. Resistor in it then zeros out allowing near or full...
Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:27:55 -0500
...My intake air temperature measurements, initially taken at the inlet to the intake manifold, always gave the temperature of the ambient outside air or...
80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -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: Overheating problem
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 00:29:09 -0400
Jack, please note that when coolant sensor thinks there is low coolant, the temp gauge goes to H even though the engine may be...