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Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:16:29 -0700
...Just do the O2 sensor and see if you get a fix. The condition of the sensor you pulled sounds not too far off...
Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:05:26 -0400
Michael, First thing I would do is check the TEMPII sensor. That can be easily done by removing the ECU plug and comparing the...
oil pressure buzzer
Historical mailing list - Bill H.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:11:20 -0700
...If it should have been a .9 BAR sensor, where in the engine is a 1.8 BAR sensor used? I think the one...
Re: Coolant bottle sensor leak?
Historical mailing list - Mary Creasy
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:12:57 -0400
My expansion tank had cracked so I ordered a new tank and level sensor from BD and the sensor leaked quite bad. while trying...
Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Aug 2010 to 29 Aug 2010 - Special issue (#2010-850)
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:21 -0700
Finally got around to replacing my '88's O2 sensor. I was dreading it because of the general condition of the exhaust system, very...
Re: Temp 2 Sensor Questions
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:25:09 -0700
...Temp 2 Sensor Questions > >Well, back in late April or Early May I replaced the Temp 2 Sensor and it >cured what ailed my...
Re: Oil pressure sensor confusion (Was: Before I buy an engine ...)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 23:02:37 -0400
...Typically >this is when the rpm's fall below 2500. > >The oil pressure sensor that the dealer replaced is >a 1.6 bar sensor...
RE: O2 sensor price.
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Tue, 8 Jul 97 10:01:00 -0500
The generic O2 sensors (made by Bosch) are every bit as good as the exact part except that they do not have the connector...
Ground of Oxygen sensor reading 10.6V
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Sat, 2 Apr 2011 20:52:20 -0700
Hi to all, This is a '91 model, 2.1L Vanagon, gas, 2wd, I am using my Digitool and with a new Oxygen sensor...
Bogging leaving the line...
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Sat, 10 May 2003 19:45:47 -0400
...Is there a way to test the wires to the O2 sensor? I'm assuming the o2 sensor itself is ok. With the o2...
Re: coolant sensor and starting
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:16:17 -0700
I'd say that either your wiring is bad or the sensor is going bad.... When you unplug the sensor you're probably jiggling...
Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:37:40 -0500
...Was dying after first 30 seconds, overly rich like it was the O2 sensor. I replaced the O2 sensor with a good used one...
EGR/oxygen sensor..
Historical mailing list - Yoshi
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 13:45:09 +0900
Hi, What is EGR/oxygen sensor? I am watching "EGR/oxygen sensor mileage counter box" on the spare tire side now. "EGR/oxygen sensor...
Re: What should Airflow sensor read?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 15 May 1997 08:24:45 -0400
...Check the new one also, I've seen them with a glitch outta the box too! Our sensors were mainly throttle position sensors, so...
Re: HELP! FI Fuel Supply(?) Problems with 75 Westy in Phoenix
Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
07 Jan 95 20:32:20 EST
...One thing that does not get a lot of attention is the O2 sensor and wiring. A bad O2 sensor or bad connection with...
Re: Thermostat housing differences, syncro and non
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:48:00 -0400
...The two wire sensor has one sensor and a ground. The single wire sensor is the same as the 1.9l vanagons. Dennis, From...
Re: Water in Oxy sensor
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 20:12:13 -0600
> Nathaniel Merrill wrote: > > Anyway I intend to seal my new one well with oxy sensor safe rtv > silicone.! > > > hello > Please do not seal O2...
oxygen sensor on CAT?
Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 11:21:36 -0800
Is there supposed to be an Oxyen sensor on the CAT converter, for an 81 federal model? The CAT I received from busdepot has...
Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:29:19 -0500
...Stubborn oxygen sensor I'm replacing the catalytic converter on my Carat and not suprisingly, the 02 sensor is thoroughly stuck with corrosion. Generous...
Re: leaking coolant reservoir
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 3 May 2008 23:33:13 -0400
John Drew wrote: > is leaking from the top, and not from below the top pressure cap but out of > the place where the sensor...
Re: engine temperature sensor?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 16 May 2002 08:43:45 -0700
The temp sensor that turns on the radiator fan is located behind the lower grill on the left (driver's) side. Fairly easy testing...
Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:21:05 -0400
Here's a hall effect speed sensor we subie guys use, and it might work for what you need. http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/weird...
Re: New O2 Sensor and engine dies
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 27 Jun 1998 15:09:39 -0700
...Did you do anything else while changing the O2 sensor? If so, double check that work--might not be the O2 sensor after all...
Re: oxygen sensor problems
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 13:41:56 -0600
Hi Ed, If you use and get any lead type anti-seize compound near or forward (upstream) of the o2 sensor, even a small...
Re: removal of coolant level sensor?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 12:01:26 -0700
...My sensor looked cracked, so I replaced it. Still leaked. Closer inspection revealed some tiny cracks in the tank itself, near the sensor. If...
Re: I think I TRULY fixed my surging problem
Historical mailing list - /Nate Saylor
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:41:55 -0800
I disconnected the o2 sensor on a hot engine and turned it on. Then I put a voltage meter (positive to sensor wire, negative...
The little red light
Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 18:56:12 PST
...On top of the coolant tank there is a sensor. >You have to carefully remove the wire around the sensor and unplug it. >The...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 15:53:05 -0600
...It was in fact the O2 sensor ground wire (green slightly larger gauge wire). Someone had mistakenly plugged it into the unused spade connector...
Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
Historical mailing list - Schmidt
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 06:52:33 -0500
...Symptoms returned with the new properly installed o2 sensor. I'm sure my mpg would improve if I dc'd the sensor forever. I...
Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
Historical mailing list - Schmidt
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 06:52:33 -0500
...Symptoms returned with the new properly installed o2 sensor. I'm sure my mpg would improve if I dc'd the sensor forever. I...
02 sensor
Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 02:15:37 GMT
thanks to all who took the time to replyon my 02 sensor. the 02 sensor was fine. the problem was a corroded connector. just...
engine temperature sensor?
Historical mailing list - buscofurgo buscofurgo
Thu, 16 May 2002 17:36:43 +0200
hi, where is the engine�s temperature sensor in 83 watercooled?that sensor makes the radiator fan start working, right?thanks!!!!!!! _________________________________________________________________ Descargue GRATUITAMENTE MSN...
Re: Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!!
Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
Wed, 6 Oct 1999 19:08:06 -0400
...The system has two sensors. Sensor one, is located between the pushrod tubes of number 3 and 4 cylinders. This sensor is grounded when...
Vanagon Hall Effect Sensor alternatives
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 08:35:19 -0500
I was wondering after reading about John's search for an affordable hall effect sensor what other people had done. Our OEM sensors are...
Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:48:19 -0500
...Both can cause most sensor issues. The sensor can get contaminated from the outside. Its signal is derived from the difference on O2 content...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:54:51 -0800
Agreeing with Mark, O2 sensor. Had similar issue with my 91 and a replacement O2 sensor fixed it. Steven 91 Westy On Fri, Feb...
Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 22:52:04 PDT
Is that the way the oil sensor works??? it buzzes?? I've never gone low on oil, so if my oil sensor is supposed...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 14:43:55 -0400
Rich Is the thread on the O2 sensor the same as a spark plug? Looking through my tools I did find a spark plug...
Re: [Fwd: Re: Gas in Oil?]
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 30 Apr 97 23:27:12 EDT
> > I hadn't either, but there is a cap on the exhaust pipe where the O2 > sensor should go. There also doesn't seem...
oxygen sensor problems
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 11:06:57 -0800
...I disconnected the oxygen sensor plug and could drive home with good engine performance. previously a mechanic had told me that my oxygen sensor...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:05:07 -0800
This sounds like it could be related to the oxygen sensor circuit. When the engine is cold the ECU ignores the O2 sensor. Once...
Re: removal of coolant level sensor?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:31:24 -0500
In every instance I've expereiced the coolant around the coolant level sensor, the sensor itself had a crack in it. Give it a...
Re: Catalytic convertor
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:38:12 -0700
...The > >O2 sensor is (as was mentioned) in the cat on the 2.1 > > I don't think this is true. The lambda sensor...
Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:49:26 -0700
...Motronic sensor: rated up to14.x Volts WBX sensor: rated up to 12.x My guess is that this is due to the WBX...
temp 2 sensor
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Tue, 26 Dec 2000 17:48:11 -0500
OK, here's a different twist for anyone who's tested their temp 2 sensor at cold ambient temperature: I replaced mine recently, and...
Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 03:40:21 -0500
...Doesn't "open loop" mean the ECU isn't >receiving a signal from the O2 sensor, and operating in its "default" >mode? Once the...
GoWesty Vehicle Speed Sensor Kit
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Dec 2022 15:45:33 +0000
...Vehicle Speed Sensor Kit (CV Joint) - GoWesty<https://gowesty.com/products/cv-vehicle-speed-sensor-kit> Dennis
Re: Coolant bottle sensor leak?
Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 09:39:37 -0400
The sensor screws out. Check to see if the body of the sensor is cracked, that could be the source of the leak. It...
Re: O2 sensor. How does it effect performance?
Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:14:19 -0600
Marshall, Under certain conditions the FI system runs on "open loop" mode, which means it ignores the O2 sensor. Under other conditions, it runs...
Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:54:03 -0800
...Mark Jim Felder wrote: > The temp II sensor is blue, and the temp I sensor is black, right? II > replaced the Temp II sensor...
New Temp 2 sensor don't fit ?
Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 19:01:40 -0500
...I go to plug in the NEW temp 2 sensor into the wire leads and the new sensor plugs are much biger then the...
Re: o2 sensor question again sorry
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:55:38 -0500
...This allows O2 sensor and exhaust to clear itself out of soot and unburned fuel. The O2 sensor can be disconnected and the van...
Re: removal of coolant level sensor?
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:39:48 -0500
Even with a new sensor and o-ring I had a leak too. I used some plumbers tape around the threads. So far so...
Re: Ground for o2 sensor and ECU
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:53:59 -0700
Keep the O2 sensor ground separate and on the engine! Connecting it's ground to other grounds creates the possibility that voltage returning to...
Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:34:55 -0700
...If it's being caused by a temperature sensor problem, either I have two bad temp sensors (they ohm out per Bentleys, cold and...
Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 18:04:43 -0800
...Disconnect > the sensor lead. This is easiest deduce with a single wire sensor. Three > wire sensors have two wires for a heater, DONT mess...
Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:19:53 -0700
...O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine > Dennis, > > Thank you for your help. Shorting the engine end of the O2-sensor...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 17:52:17 -0700
I was able to break it loose renting an O2 sensor socket set from NAPA, and I only learned that the bung was slightly...
Re: crazy o2 sensor prob
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 21:00:36 -0800
...i just put in new temp sensor and o2 sensor. > > only way i can drive it normal is keeping the o2 sensor disconneted. runs...
Re: Temperature Gauge Sensor Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 May 2017 17:19:11 +0000
...There are slight differences for both sensors and the thermostats. Most likely the combination of an aging sensor and poor connections was adding up...