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• Re: Is it safe to saw through an o2 sensor ?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:16:03 -0600
  Dave, O2 sensors (if I recall correctly) are a ceramic compound, which, in the prescence of oxygen, releases free electrons and causes a current...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:48:17 EDT
  On the 2.1, the oxygen sensor grounds via pin 19 of the ECU. From this pin, a brown wire runs through the main...
• Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:04:39 -0700
  I failed emissions:( and I need to fix something so that I can get it to pass. Suggestions? thanks, John-Reed Maffeo Mesa, AZ
• Re: Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 02:12:12 -0400
  ...In the long run the lack of oxygen would help preserve the tire; oxygen oxidizes (burns) most other elements at a steady rate that...
• 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...
• Re: Emission Failure - Excess Hydrocarbons - Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 18:44:43 -0700
  >I failed emissions:( and I need to fix something so that I can get >it to pass. >Suggestions? ---------- Move to Baja. Friday tomorrow! Ron
• Re: Air Flow Meter
  Historical mailing list - S. Marie Arnold
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 14:11:52 EDT
  I had bucking problem thought it was the AFM after checking on this glorious list found out it was my Oxygen Sensor. Good Luck...
• 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: Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:30:26 -0500
  ...Unplug > this from the black wire that goes to the oxygen sensor and see if > your symptoms go away. If they do and the...
• 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: "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this? (Solved, thank s!)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 09:31:34 -0600
  ...but no oxygen sensor! It appears they put the bill-me-every-60K box in the federal vans as well, presumably a dealer loyalty...
• Oxygen sensor-Bosch on sale at Advance Auto
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:55:21 -0500
  FYI. 61.99. No splicing. Bosch. Gonna get one today. Have a good one. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
• O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 19:58:40 -0700
  Greetings All, I have sent the posts on the oxygen sensors and splicing. The question: with the $40 one with the splice how well...
• Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:42:33 -0400
  ...I disconnected the oxygen sensor and things got better. So I got a new oxygen sensor installed in Nova Scotia. Car seems to be...
• Rock Auto "Close Out" Parts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:16:27 -0800
  ...79.89 Only 1 Remaining! Part Type: Oxygen Sensor Manufacturer: AUTO-TUNE Part No: PT3505 Notes: Oxygen Sensor CALIF EQPD Closeout Price: $10.63...
• Re: mileage revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 17:50:41 -0500
  ...I suspect in your area, as in the Philadelphia area where I'm at, oxygenated fuel is used starting around Nov 1. Oxygenated presumeably...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:14:01 -0800
  ...I have read all the posts concerning > oxygen sensor grounds and I have questions. > > Where does the oxygen sensor ground(green wire)? > Does it...
• freshly dissolved oxygen
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 09:40:16 -0800
  ...Either way will remove the fresh oxygen. gary ---Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:39:36 -0500 From: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> Subject...
• RE: Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 16:30:55 -0700
  ...Oxygen Sensor > > On Wed, 13 Aug 1997, Erik Rhodes wrote: > > > > > I just had a smog check done on my '78 bus and the smog...
• Friday (Diesel comment), NVC
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 15:31:24 -0500
  ...Diesels need lots of oxygen. The Andes are some of the highest mountains in the world, and as you go up in altitude there...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 19:11:05 -0400
  I just had a thought!! At $X/hour (however you value your time), how many hours does one what to fiddle with this before...
• Tuning with your O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:33:40 -0400
  ...http://www.cfm-tech.com/oxygen_sensor_tuning.htm Mike B.
• Re: Propex alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 20:35:09 -0500
  ...That in itself is problematic, as you mentioned ("running out of oxygen is kinda bad"). But it is generally only after the oxygen is...
• Re: oxs light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:43:34 -0400
  ...If there's any oxygen in the exhaust it causes the mixture to be richened until the oxygen is gone or the ECU runs...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor HELP.....
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:39:24 -0700
  ...NORTHSTATE.NET> wrote: From: Ken Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> Subject: Re: Oxygen Sensor HELP..... To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, August 14, 2009...
• 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...
• oxygen sensor on CAT?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 11:21:36 -0800
  ...On the CA model there is an Oxygen sensor, but its not connected to the CAT. confused. I called BD, but they said it...
• 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: Tooooooooooooo ritch a startup...com on guys!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:22:10 -0400
  ...the oxygen sensor isn't going >to be the problem at cold starts because the oxygen sensor doesn't come >into the loop until...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:20:58 -0800
  ...oxygen sensor and alternator lights At 1:27 PM -0600 2/22/2000, HERMANN DE BOER wrote: >When I start my van both the...
• Re: Bus Depot OXS Dilemma; Where Is the Truth?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 08:54:05 -0500
  Jeff Ensing wrote: > > The veracity lies in the reference voltage, or the ability of the zirconium > dioxide and the platinum to react with oxygen...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Hesitation/Low power
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:51:47 EDT
  Check engine grounds and oxygen sensor. I am assuming you have already checked: cap, rotor, plugs, and plug wires. Ken Wilford Van-Again John...
• Re: Weird things happen ......
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 05:17:59 EST
  My guess is the diluted exhaust flow to your oxygen sensor is sending mixed signals to your ECU. BenT San Francisco PS: Doesn't...
• Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:46:53 -0500
  > > Heh. I'd forgotten that one (wax >IS< a lubricant). > Well, it is but not good enought for this application. I sense a new...
• Re: MPG
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 17:02:36 -0500
  ...The oxygen sensor talks to the engine computer and tells it how much oxygen is exiting the exhaust. At higher elevation there is less...
• Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 11:08:54 -0700
  ...The next item-is it the oxygen relay sensor? -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º...
• EGR/Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 9 May 1999 22:22:24 -0500
  The EGR/oxygen sensor warning light on my dash is now on (in my 86 Syncro). I am having trouble finding the reset button...
• 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...
• nitrogen (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 17:42:44 -0500
  ...sand is about the only way to remove the supply of oxygen if they > catch fire. > Also aircraft tires that fly at high altitudes...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:43:45 -0500
  I agree with Dennis on upgrading to a 3 wire (heated). After playing around one time with readings from a heated vs non-heated...
• Re: bosch info: vanagons 1980-1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Aug 94 11:01:03 EDT
  Joel, when you say oxygen sensor with and without connector, what do you mean. Would all the one wire sensors listed be ok for...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 13:59:55 -0600
  ...The oxygen sensor on my 1.9 L is between the > cat and the exhaust collector flange. Are you saying this piece of pipe...
• Re: Ethanol
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 12:18:10 -0800
  ...Most major metro areas use "oxygenated" gas (ethanol is the oxygen source) in the winter. I have been using it in Seattle for the...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:23:47 EST
  ...hdeboer@BSSD.NET> writes: >When I start my van both the oxygen and the alternator LEDs stay on >until I >step on the gas...
• Re: where does the oxygen sensor wire go?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 14:34:01 -0400
  At 12:04 8/17/2000, Matthew Pollard wrote: >I think i may have isolated my running rich problem to a busted oxygen >sensor...
• Re: California Smog Trouble - 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:16:29 -0700
  ...My smog guy said it's always a good idea to have replaced the oxygen sensor prior to testing. Two years ago my van...
• Re: Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 16:14:42 -0500
  ...if you were to measure the oxygen sensor and get a steady .45 volts your oxygen sensor is not working properly as steady .45...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 19:51:28 -0500
  ...Howard On 31 Oct 99, at 19:22, Todd Guttman wrote: > Does anyone have any suggestions for removing a stubborn Oxygen sensor > in an...
• Re: Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 19:25:10 -0600
  ...The only advantage to the nitrogen is that it doesn't rot the rubber in the tires the way oxygen in compressed air does...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 22:04:11 -0400
  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-offset-oxygen-sensor-wrench-971 77.html
• Oxygen Sensor Simulator
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:58:30 -0800
  for all those O2 sensor aficionados on the list: http://www.bobblick.com/techref/projects/o2sensor/o2sim/o2sim.html Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 18:11:25 PST
  I think you got it backwards! Here is how it really works: *********************************************** Diagnosing Oxygen Sensors: The oxygen sensor is really a simple device : It...
• Measuring oxygen sensor output...bad air flow meter?
  Historical mailing list - Jbclem
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 20:50:51 -0700
  I'm measuring the voltage output from a new oxygen sensor(w/disconnected wire) and getting an erratic result. For a while I could...
• Re: shielded wire for oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 21 May 2008 23:39:01 +0000
  ...Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> > pickle vanagon wrote: > > I'm planning on running a wire from my oxygen sensor up to the front of...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:57:01 -0400
  So what about the Oxygen mix control that on AFM? should this not be screwed with? How should it be set? The Temp 2...
• Digitool data and more info; need source for correct oxygen sensor.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 15:59:44 -0400
  ...When I hook up the oxygen sensor the van runs crappy and the values are negative. With it disconnected the van runs pretty decent...
• Re: MODERATOR Mike Collum status
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:08:00 -0500
  ...I'm not oxygenating well so I have to (for now, > anyway) wear oxygen 24-7 and have to turn it up to max...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:23:08 -0700
  ...At this point, the final fuel mixture is determined by the oxygen sensor. Dennis 10/26/00]" ORR ~ DeanB On 27 Feb , 2015, at...
• Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:35:22 -0400
  ...wrote: >Hi > >I know this has been discussed before, but the oxygen sensor is a real bugger to get off !! > >I'm about to...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 13:24:09 -0400
  Carl, Have you checked the oxygen sensor for function and proper ground? Have you checked the integrity of the engine bay ground points/straps...