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  • Re: O2 Sensors - Bad Air
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:59:27 -0700
    ...O2 Sensors > Does this shop advocate changing the air in the tires, too? Maybe >> only on Fridays? ;-) > > When I brought my 65 Westy home...
  • Re: New Twist on Billy Bones
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 07:51:57 -0800
    ...At the risk of sending you off in the wrong direction, I have heard that the ECU ignores the input from the sensors for...
  • How easy is it to .....
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:20:46 -0700
    ...Are there any other sensors that feed to the AFM? David (1987 Wolfsburg GL)
  • O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:23:36 -0600
    I need to replace the O2 Sensor on my 88 GL. My local Bosch distributor has a generic Bosch unit listed in his catalog...
  • Re: Blindspots sensors
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 4 Jun 2017 09:32:23 -0400
    ...it'd be something like: > http://www.slickcar.com/reverse-backup-sensors.asp > > On 6/3/2017 22:50, Jared Planter wrote: > >> Can you...
  • Re: Another question about O2 sensors..
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:49:00 -0700
    ...I > called the guys at Van Cafe and asked them, since they sell a lot of the > single wire O2 sensors..They ran out...
  • Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:39:58 -0600
    ...very strange, we are stumped. >>>>> >>>>> What we have already tried: >>>>> Grounds are clean >>>>> Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in...
  • Re: OIL LIGHT AND BUZZER
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Sat, 12 Aug 2000 01:25:03 -0400
    ...Also, you might want to actually verify the oil pressure by attaching an accurate gauge in place of one of the sensors. Should have...
  • Re: (no subject)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:36:20 EDT
    In a message dated 98-06-16 11:13:49 EDT, Scooter061@AOL.COM writes: << Here's a Digifant question relating to 02 sensors...
  • Re: Oxygen sensor info.(Read this)
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Tue, 2 Feb 1999 17:11:22 EST
    Nathaniel; That's great research work! As for the Volvo part I thought O2 sensors were identical except for the threads and connectors. The...
  • Re: Need help setting timing and idle on digifant
    Historical mailing list - John Haddad
    Sun, 10 Jun 2001 22:46:53 -0400
    ...Once you have that off, the Bentley has the appropriate values for all of the sensors relevant to Digifant. Many neophytes (I did it...
  • Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:51:24 -0600
    ...Where do all of you people LIVE?!? I recently had to remove 2 oxygen sensors from a pair of 87's- one had been...
  • Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:51:26 -0500
    ---- OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > On 27 Jul , 2014, at 12:21 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > > > Stoichmetric ....(always wanted to say that word) > > Easier...
  • Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:17:47 -0600
    ...very strange, we are > stumped. > > What we have already tried: > Grounds are clean > Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in...
  • Re: O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:06:30 -0500
    ...The major variables in commercial automotive O2 sensors are the physical mounting, the connector, and conceivably the characteristics of the heater. The actual sensor...
  • Re: O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 6 Mar 2001 14:06:30 -0500
    ...The major variables in commercial automotive O2 sensors are the physical mounting, the connector, and conceivably the characteristics of the heater. The actual sensor...
  • Re: O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:23:23 -0700
    ...O2 Sensors Does this shop advocate changing the air in the tires, too? Maybe > only on Fridays? ;-) I'm a strong believer in changing...
  • Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 31 Oct 1999 23:04:14 EST
    ...Oxygen sensors can be a bugger. Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Office (856)-765-1583 Shop (856)-327-0027 Fax...
  • Re: O2 sensors
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:20:05 -0500
    (See my reply to your earlier post as well, William.) The voltage meter I installed shows my (new) O2 sensor to produce correct voltage...
  • Re: Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:56:14 -0700
    ...The sensors except for O2 are sinking. In other words, there is a 5 volt supply that feeds all the sensing circuits. The temp...
  • O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
    Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:04:46 -0700
    ...Bosch brand of O2 sensors?<br> (These seem to be the only two direct-fit replacements)<br> <br> Has anyone ever heard of "retraining...
  • Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:08:04 -0400
    ...The one piece that neither > > of us can find, so far, are the spring clips that hold the two temperature > > sensors onto the thermostat...
  • Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:51:39 -0700
    ...I wanted to see what the List take is on O2 sensors. > There is a pretty wild difference in cost. But they seem to...
  • Re: EV Problems
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
    Mon, 15 Jun 1998 17:50:25 -0400
    >>> Both the Os sensors are emmision control devices and on the VR6's with OBDII systems should be covered %100 by the dealer for...
  • Replace clock with GTI clock computer?
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
    Mon, 5 Oct 1998 14:04:15 -0700
    ...one of those onto a Vanagon? I'm sure it would be complicated, trying to attach all the sensors. Just curious.... Cory '89 Westy
  • 86 digifant running rich
    Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
    Tue, 1 Jun 1999 14:38:07 +0200
    ...long as well as on short distance rides), checked compression, temp sensors and replaced OXS sensor. Digifant unit defective ? Michael 86 7-seater 80...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Troubleshooting drinking water pump
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Mon, 1 Sep 2003 10:24:38 -0700
    ...The green, >>white & yellow wires are all connected to water level sensors. The black >>wire, however, looks like it may have broke or been...
  • Troubleshooting drinking water pump
    Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
    Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:02:02 -0700
    ...Inside the cabinet adjacent to the water tank where you can access the wiring to the water level sensors, there is a small black...
  • Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L
    Historical mailing list - Graham Benoit
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 10:44:53 -0600
    Has anyone had a problem with the oil pressure warning system on a 1986L? My mechanic has replaced both sensors and the dashboard warning...
  • Re: Temp gauge not working
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:31:26 EDT
    I hate it when sensors get jelous of each other. I'll drive it again tomorrow or put my kid in the seat while...
  • Re: morons
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:17:33 -0500
    SpaceKommander wrote: > He mentioned that you MUST use VW coolant as the sensors were calibrated > for it. He said even the Fuel Injection could...
  • wiring diagram
    Historical mailing list - joe lucca
    Tue, 11 May 2004 13:40:16 -0400
    hi all, i need a wiring diagram for all of the sensors and what not around the engine. i have wires hanging down melting...
  • Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:50:44 -0400
    These sensors can take a set over the years or the o-ring for them can take a set. I have found that if...
  • Re: Oil Buzzer advice
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:37:14 -0700
    oil buzzer ON for these possible reasons: - wrong oil grade - wrong type/brand of oil filter - bad/defective oil pressure sensors - bad/defective oil...
  • RE: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:37:22 EST
    On a makeshift O2 sensor and the purpose of the sensor etc etc: There was very lengthy FAQ on exactly this question...on rec...
  • Re: Overheating Issues
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:34:44 -0500
    On Mon, 9 Dec 2002, John Rodgers wrote: > My mechanic used one of those UV sensors to monitor the heat image of > the various...
  • 2.1L t/stat housing
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Thu, 20 Feb 2003 02:59:12 +0000
    Hi List, I'm looking to buy a metal coolant housing that has the threaded openings for the coolant sensors. I believe this housing...
  • Re: Reply to Robert Keezer
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 00:02:07 -0800
    ...then I just as well go to > bed then. > I alread know all I want about Tires, Dual Batteries, Solar Panels, O2 > sensors, Leaking...
  • Two unheated O2 sensors available
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:35:18 -0400
    Both new. Both for 1.9l, I'm guessing aircooled as well. One Bosch 11027 universal in retail box. JC Whitney price today $14...
  • Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:46:38 +0000
    ...Eastern Daylight Time, > > rylincoln@GMAIL.COM writes: > > > > Could be worn > > out/improper sensors, worn oil pump, or worn engine.... or any combination > > thereof. > > > > thank...
  • Re: Generic Wiring of Bosch O2 Sensor/ Cat implode
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 17:44:54 -0700
    ...The Bosch 4-wire sensors: White(s) = Heater. One goes to Ground, one to +12v. Black = O2 sensor signal Grey = O2 sensor ground. The...
  • Re: SVX
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Fri, 19 Nov 2004 03:21:38 -0500
    ...ECU, wiring harness from ECU to engine to O2 sensors, sensors optional. 3. Relays for fuel pump and main power, mounted together near ECU...
  • Re: Timing
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 19 May 2004 06:17:13 -0400
    Michael, Did you test the sensors and hall unit when they were hot i.e. at failure time? I have seen TEMPII sensors that...
  • Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Tue, 6 Nov 2018 14:19:59 -0800
    ...In addition to the >> standard built-in sensors, you only need indoor and outdoor >> temperature sensors, as well as a sensor that outputs a...
  • Re: Runs great--for a minute or two ??
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:17:23 -0500
    ...As always we have oxygen sensors and tempII sensors in stock if you need them. Hope this helps, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www...
  • Temp 2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 15 May 2017 16:37:06 -0700
    ...looking at the thermostat housing from the rear, I see 2 sensors ('88 tintop 2.1 WBX) - #1 on the left of the thermostat...
  • Subject: Newer instrument cluster in '84 van
    Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
    Mon, 19 May 2014 06:51:14 -0400
    ...I'm worrying that my oil pump is toast or the sensors are bad and thought I had all the possible causes down. Here...
  • Re: Oil presure sensors
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Mon, 17 May 2010 14:12:34 -0400
    http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_919/oil_pressure_switch.html On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 2:01 PM, Jay lefstein...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - mike and shari
    Mon, 12 Mar 2001 21:33:56 -0800
    ...Barry Armitage wrote: > SUBSCRINE vanagon Barry Armitage > Barry Armitage > Business Development Manager > Center for Industrial Sensors and Measurements -- An NSF Center > Dept. of Materials...
  • Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:56:53 -0700
    ...Who makes an aftermarket cruise control worth installing? And something that doesn't have a gazillion sensors I have to tinker with also.. my...
  • Inexpensive O2 Sensors - A Suggestion
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 15 Feb 2001 22:59:51 EST
    ...All Bosch patent single wire O2 sensors are functionally identical to all other Bosch single wire sensors. 2). All Bosch patent three wire O2...
  • Re: Water Level Sensors Good News vs Bad News?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:34:31 -0700
    On 8/31/2009 11:53 AM David Beierl wrote: > At 02:32 PM 8/31/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >> David Beierl knows...
  • Re: O2 sensors effect on power
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 11:40:53 EST
    In a message dated 3/13/01 10:52:21 AM, dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes: << No, it's running lean all the time if...
  • '86 Running very rich
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Mon, 7 May 2001 15:36:34 -0700
    ...What are the sensors that need to be changed to make sure that all possible trouble makers are eliminated. Zoltan [text/html]
  • Re: New O2 sensor - hesitation when cold
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 14 Dec 2001 21:45:28 -0500
    ...It is very rare for the temp sensors to go bad. The usual problem is the connection. Try disconectiong and reconnecting the sensors to...
  • Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 17:28:34 -0700
    ...vanagon kaputt (heads, pistons, rings ???) After the inital shock, I started to think about all these recent posts about O2 sensors. Hmmm... As a...
  • Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:53:13 -0400
    ...Could this be the cause of the 'Vanagon Sydrome?' -Larry Gary Stearns wrote: > Do oxygen sensors require grounding through the exhaust system? Could this...
  • Re: [DIESEL] Diesel Coolant Filling Question - Raise the front or not?
    Historical mailing list - Milo
    Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:17:50 -0500
    ...I had a new radiator, so before putting the front > grill back on, I took out one of the temp sensors and > filled the...
  • Re: Sometimes it does not ...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:36:54 -0400
    At 11:22 PM 10/19/2011, Jeff Schwaia wrote: >The cheapo coolant level sensors are known to be unreliable right out of the...
  • Re: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:31:17 CST
    On Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:24:12 CST Gerald Skerbitz said: >Does anyone have this article? Joel? >I put a file called ExhaustAnalyzer...