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• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:05:12 -0700
  ...Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report.. I run digifant engine management for my inline VW ABA Jetta motored vanagon...same as the stock Vanagons...
• o2 sensor wire splicing
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:16:25 -0600
  ...I was wondering if soldering the connectors on would affect sensor output. I've got a 4 wire (with ground) oxygen sensor I would...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:45:55 -0600
  ...I have read all the posts concerning >> oxygen sensor grounds and I have questions. >> >> Where does the oxygen sensor ground(green wire)? >> Does it...
• Re: OXY SENSOR $$$$$$$$
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 12 May 1994 22:08:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I just went to the local Champion Auto Parts store and asked for an oxygen sensor for my vehicle. The price was $29.99...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:37:13 +0000
  ...AFM failure > > > > > > > > The sensor is a bit of magic and should probably be called an oxygen > > > deficiency sensor! This thought is based on the...
• Re: Need help with engine running too rich
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:36:37 EST
  ...If this solves the problem then you could have had a bad AFM which killed your new Oxygen sensor and then the oxygen sensor...
• Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 12:42:36 -0600
  ...For two weeks I've been trying to get the old oxygen sensor off my exhaust pipe so I can replace it. Tried PB...
• '85 Oxygen sensor, 0.1volts
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 17:22:30 -0400
  Further testing has my oxygen sensor running between .01 and .05 volts, yet the engine is clearly running very very rich and not idling...
• Re.: 87 Vanagon hesitation continues
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:18:46 -0400
  ...It goes from digifant ECU pin 2 to the oxygen sensor connector, from this connector to the black wire on the oxygen sensor. My...
• Re: Bus Depot OXS Dilemma; Where Is the Truth?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 20:43:48 EDT
  ...Sorry ass mechanics! there is a lot of good info just searching for "oxygen sensor " Jeff E. Lilburn, Ga. 87'WESTY Weekender (BOXOBLOX) 87...
• Re: Tooooooooooooo ritch a startup...com on guys!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:15:11 -0400
  ben instead of swapping oxygen sensors measure the one that is in there with a volt meter. it should swing rapidly between .1 and...
• Re: Loss of power/stumbling
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 13:55:59 EST
  ...I reconnected the sensor and disconnected the green wire from the o/2 sensor. Ran almost normal. Could i have cooked the oxygen sensor...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters & 4500' feet
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:48:20 -0400
  ...Just a word of caution, the ODS model that has the safety mode Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) system, the manuf. says: "ODS Model does...
• Re: Revisiting the Catalytic Converter...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 15:49:46 -0700
  ...Revisiting the Catalytic Converter... > > oxygen sensor bad = running rich > > running rich = more work for cat to do > > more work for cat = getting hot & melting...
• Re: AFM question---O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:19:16 -0500
  ...in a > whole for an oxygen sensor and weld in a bung then you could use an oxygen > sensor to tune. You need Ken...
• Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:24:22 -0400
  ...Any ideas? It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and oxygen sensor, etc.. Could it be as simple as I need...
• Re: 88 vanagon oxs light
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 03:08:00 EDT
  ...The oxygen sensor light and the battery light simultaneously come on when she wants to shift into a higher gear. Is this old news...
• Re: 2.1L oxygen snsr light
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:12:27 -0500
  ...my '87 2.1L's Oxygen sensor light came on yesterday@ 122,127 miles. > I replaced the cat and sensor a year ago @ about...
• Low oxygen monitors
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:21:58 -0600
  ...Is there a decent low oxygen sensor on the market? Does it not make more sense to test for the lack of something you...
• Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:21:17 -0800
  ...memory." That quote is from the section called Oxygen Sensor - Checking, page 24. They have you shut off the engine, disconnect the O2 sensor...
• Re: Oxygen sensor: is a shielded wire necessary?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 14:48:02 -0500
  ...After much swapping and testing of sensors, AFM's, ECU's, I > found the problem to be a shorted out oxygen sensor lead. This...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:46:45 -0700
  weird that you have a leak at your oxygen sensor .. though if you haven't checked it out really yet, speculating is not that...
• Generic Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 21:10:12 -0800
  ...and it is a Beck Arnley number, for a universal three wire oxygen sensor. My apologies for any confusion Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat
• Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:15:32 -0500
  ...Stubborn oxygen sensor To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com My brother, who is a PROFESSIONAL mechanic (as opposed to us shade-tree or hobbists), has...
• Rock Auto "Close Out" Parts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:16:27 -0800
  ...Oxygen Sensor Manufacturer: AUTO-TUNE Part No: PT3505 Notes: Oxygen Sensor CALIF EQPD Closeout Price: $10.63 Only 5 Remaining! These were listed for...
• Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:34:24 -0600
  ...Now when someone searches the archives, they will see that removing the oxygen sensor is only difficult 99% of the time! Being an original...
• Re: ford oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 22:27:50 -0500
  > I've just received from Bus Depot a Ford oxygen sensor replacement for > my 86 weekender. It's raining heavily so I can't...
• where does the oxygen sensor wire go?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:04:27 -0700
  I think i may have isolated my running rich problem to a busted oxygen sensor wire. Now where does the wire go to when...
• Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:50:54 -0500
  I'm replacing the catalytic converter on my Carat and not suprisingly, the 02 sensor is thoroughly stuck with corrosion. Generous application of PB...
• Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:45:17 -0700
  ...Removing Oxygen Sensor > > I use a long, closed end 7/8"(as I recall?) wrench and a hammer". Once a little > liquid wrench is...
• Oxygen sensor questions...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:21:55 -0800
  ...I am suspecting Oxygen sensor... Recent work: New Temp II sensor, new fuel filter. Digifant box replaced with rebuilt Bosch unit. Diagnostic Info: Using...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:24:15 -0700
  ...Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report.. > > > > The sensor does need a return path and it is done through the exhaust > > and engine. There has...
• Re: in search of instrument cluster circuit diagram
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 05:23:01 -0400
  My 1990 Syncro Camper does not have the oxygen sensor indicator light, either. There is no mention of it in the owner's manual...
• Re: 87 Vanagon hesitation continues
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:14:49 -0500
  ...It goes from digifant ECU pin 2 to the oxygen sensor connector, from this connector to the black wire on the oxygen sensor. My...
• 1.9 flooding
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:25:16 -0700
  ...Changed the; plugs cap and rotor wires oxygen sensor temp II sensor idle switch works Not sure what to look at anymore Best wishes...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 01:28:11 -0600
  ...With this > information the computer can determine the best air/fuel ratio ; > stoichiometry. > > When the O2 sensor detects too little oxygen in the exhaust...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:40:37 -0700
  ...they run wonderfully without an oxygen sensor anyway, and the 02's limited influence is why our vanagons can run so well without a...
• Re: ford oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 20:21:37 -0800
  > I've just received from Bus Depot a Ford oxygen sensor replacement for > my 86 weekender. It's raining heavily so I can't...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:29:34 -0400
  As Dennis said, this is most likely a problem within the oxygen sensor circuit. Here is how you can know for sure. If you...
• Oxygen sensor replacement....alternate source for sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Sun, 11 May 2003 15:46:35 -0700
  We are about to smog the '80 westy and i think we need to change the ox sensor as I keep hearing that suggested...
• Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:41:34 -0700
  ...Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor? >re: I failed emissions:( and I need to fix something so that I can >get >it to pass...
• Re: Oxygen sensor-replace or unplug?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:00:32 EDT
  The Ox sensor I bought from one of our list vendors had (2) white wires. I was under the impression that the polarity of...
• Re: replacing oxygen sensor???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 21:19:37 EST
  Ed, there are two different types of oxygen sensor. A single wire and a three wire. Your van needs a three wire (which is...
• RE: Where can I rent a CO meter in East Bay (CA)
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 18:41:15 -0800 (PST)
  ...I understand that the O2 sensor measures oxygen in the exhaust vs. oxygen in the air, and this differential results in a potential (voltage...
• Oxygen Sensor Conversion Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:03:54 -0500
  ...Larry <<I bought a Bosch 13913 three wire oxygen sensor. I am preparing to cut the end off and solder the VW end in...
• Re: Oxygen sensor questions...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:47:07 -0500
  ...I am suspecting Oxygen sensor... > > Recent work: New Temp II sensor, new fuel filter. Digifant box replaced > with rebuilt Bosch unit. > > Diagnostic Info: Using...
• Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:12:36 +0100
  ...It shields > the part of the sensor wire that travels bundled in the harness with other > wires. > > > >Does the OEM Oxygen Sensor come with...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:54:51 -0800
  ...could be related to the oxygen sensor circuit. When > the engine is cold the ECU ignores the O2 sensor. Once the engine warms > > > Mark > >> >>>
• Re: Oxygen sensor wiring question.
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:28:07 -0400
  ...If there is a short, take a look at the green wire's connector where it goes to the oxygen sensor, I've seen...
• Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:17:46 -0700
  this is probably why the 2.1 waterboxer engine has a 3 wire oxygen sensor, two of which are for a heating element in...
• still rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:21:34 -0800
  ...I replaced the oxygen sensor and removed the idle stabilizer and it still runs choppy. I though i had the problem nailed yesterday but...
• Re: What does this wire go to?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 22:44:09 -0500
  ...The oxygen sensor seems to be connected okay, though it looks as if I should disconnect it and check the wires. They may be...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:39:00 -0500
  ...Oxygen Sensor Ground Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote: The exhaust has so many attachment points that a separate ground wire in not necessary...
• Re: Runs great--for a minute or two ??
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:17:23 -0500
  Unplug your oxygen sensor and see if it helps. Also you can trick the computer into thinking that the tempII sensor is good by...
• Re: Passing through creek, engine misses badly
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:45:43 -0500
  ...It ended up being the Oxygen Sensor in the exhaust. To check this, one morning disconnect the wire to the O2 sensor and see...
• oxygen sensor: was 87 wolfsburg dies
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 12:17:59 EST
  Hi List, my buddy called and said the van has been running smoothly for the last hour!! It was the Oxygen sensor!! Now all...
• low gas milage?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 09:54:55 -0800
  ...cleaned afm, new temp2 and oxygen sensor (summer 00), new thermostat, grounds all ok. still need to clean the throttle body. my gas milage...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:05:21 -0600
  ...to a dysfunctional Oxygen sensor. I'm almost > positive the problems were a result of bad wiring between the O2 sensor and > the ECU...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 16:05:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on my '78 bus and the smog check > guy said the oxygen sensor was bad, thus misinforming the computer and > making the CO output...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 17 May 2008 02:06:49 -0400
  ...the oxygen sensor is only about 4000 > miles old. > > Anyways, the reason I was checking the oxygen sensor voltage in the first > place, is...