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Re: I need help, please
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 2 Dec 2022 14:18:27 -0600
I'd vote Temp I and II sensors, or the connections thereof. Disconnect the O2 sensor just to see if there is any change...
Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 13:01:50 -0600
Hi, The problem is that the temperature drop doesn't happen "briefly"... the temperature guage stays reading low until I turn off the heater...
Re: Vanagon Electrical Puzzle 2
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:44:26 +0200
Yeah, I was misguided by the Temp1 sensor naming. I meant "G2" from the wiring diagram, sensor for gauge. Anyway, I´ll stick with...
Re: FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:52:21 -0500
...This trick will only work when both sensors are at the same temperature, like first thing in the morning. At the ECU plug, hold...
hot starting problem
Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
Tue, 24 Aug 1999 15:04:54 -0500
...I've check both temperature sensors (coolant sensor and air temp sensor), and both seem OK. Spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor are...
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Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Wed, 2 Jun 2021 12:28:57 -0400
...about the same sensor it’s this one right? https://www.gowesty.com/product/electrical/21262/coolant-temperature-gauge-sensor-?v= On Wed, Jun...
Re: Temp gauge problems too
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:14:59 -0700
...Radiator flow or not, though, your temperature gauge should read something at least APPROACHING engine temperature. It's fed by the black sensor on...
Re: Neat Toy for EV (or Vanagons...)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 11 Dec 1996 14:47:33 -0500
In a message dated 96-12-11 01:54:33 EST, RGOLEN@umassd.edu writes regarding temperature sensors with remotely mounted displays: > I mounted...
Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 15:32:06 -0400
...Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on? Hi, Driving my 1991 Westfalia, I see a phenomem that I do...
Re: O2 sensor question
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Jun 1997 18:11:25 PST
...BUT the sensor must reach operating temperature to work(real hot) i.e. the computer ignores any input from sensors on a cold engine...
Re: AFM
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 30 Apr 1999 18:38:14 -0700
...ohms > change as sensorflap is opened > measure through wiper arm > (flap must move freely) > 6 and 22 intake air temperature sensor ohmmeter > reading should...
Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:11:50 -0700
...go to Idaho in summer - each > year I go through the temperature sensor, fuel filter, etc - in a panic > and the van works fine...
Re: Temperature fluctuations
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Thu, 16 Jan 1997 16:39:31 -0800
...Another possibility is the sensor itself. The guage has it's own little sensor (there must be a dozen stuck in the coolant altogether...
Temp II sensor
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 2 Jan 2000 16:06:34 -0500
...a resistance measurement for the Temp II sensor. I am getting 2800 ohms at an ambient temperature (presume van is at ambient since it...
Re: 87: coolant temp sensor for syncro
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Jun 1996 11:51:51 -0400
...The 1990 engine had a plastic thermostat housing and the temperature sensor with the "clip". The wiring connection on the sensor was different than...
Re: temperature gauge under reporting temperature
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:20:06 -0700
...reporting temperature > Thanks for the replies, guys. > So, if the thermostat is "sticking", does that mean I need to replace > the sensor? (I think...
Temperature guage reading wrong?
Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:58:28 -0500
...having trouble deciphering) I noticed that there seem to be several temperature sensors. Which one controls the guage? Brian -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping...
Re: Fridge madness 201 (average temperature)
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 01:56:22 -0400
...the thermo sensor is working and the fan too. Touching the 2 wires that connect to the thermo sensor was not so good, after...
Re: coolant temperature sensor
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:38:08 +0100
...It has become more frequent. > >My mech said he changed the coolant temperature sensor (whatever that is) >and she has run perfectly ever since...
Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sun, 8 Jun 2014 15:26:55 -0700
The waterboxer temp 2 sensor is not interchangeable with the gauge sensor. Check the resistance of the sensor vs the temperature chart in Bentley...
Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:54:30 +0000
...In fact, most (all) of the sensors are called "coolant temperature sensors". Not trying to be a smarty pants, that's just my understanding...
Re: temp 2 sensor readings
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 16:19:47 -0500
> My temp 2 sensor reads approx 2k ohms when cold and 400-500 ohms when hot. Is this a normal reading or is there...
O2 sensor is a thermistor
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 May 1996 18:02:50 -0700
...In simple terms, the O2 sensor is measuring the exhaust gas temperature. The computer compares the heat with a calculated factor based on rpm...
Re: Stalling '86
Historical mailing list
Sat, 6 Apr 1996 10:43:45 -0500
...Might this be the O2 sensor? Or some other sort of >temperature sensor? Or is it a short as a result of water in...
Re: Do I need a HEATED O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Wed, 8 Sep 2004 04:21:06 -0500
The O2 sensor must be at exhaust temperature to function properly -- if it is too cold, it will read high resistance values, which indicates...
Bentley page 24.45
Historical mailing list
Thu, 12 Dec 1996 19:51:46 -0800
...What I am specifically after is the "resistance dependent on temperature of air flow sensor" chart for digifant injection. Thanks! Jim
Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:07:57 -0600
...Many O2 sensors are "tuned" to work within a range that determines where the mfr sticks them in the line. They have specific temperature...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:19:02 -0500
High oil temperature. Simplest answer for a 200K miles engine with a history of low oil pressure is bearing wear. ---- Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL...
Re: Temperature sensor II in '77
Historical mailing list - Nick Kourtides
Wed, 12 Apr 1995 15:05:54 -0400 (EDT)
> > > > > Has anyone had similar symptoms with a faulty sensor or is there something I > > am overlooking? > > > Scott > > I had problems with the sensor in...
Max Oil Temps. - a reference!
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Fri, 9 Feb 96 10:27:35 PST
...is - most folks have mounted their temp sensors in the sump and are measuring the temperature of the oil BEFORE it has gone through...
RE: Temperature needle low: thermostat or sensor?
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Thu, 23 Jan 97 20:30:30
...sensor itself that is >at fault? Is it worth getting a new sensor? > >For a brief time after changing the coolant, the temperature did...
Re: Drop in gas mileage update 2
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:22:55 -0600
...temperature and to oxygen presence. It does so based on the voltage produced by the sensor. It is here that the O2 sensor for...
Re: Working ranges for Temp sensor and AFM
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 22:30:18 -0400
...At equal temperatures, though, the Temp I > sensor in the AFM should measure about the same as the Temp II sensor in > the motor...
Re: Simple diagnostic/lifesaving tool?(electronics gurus?)
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:39:36 -0500
...while both sensors are at the same temperature. The resistance curves are the same for both. The easiest way to check the resistances is...
Sans O2 Sensor - Problem??
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:00:59 EDT
...it's apparently running well? 3) is the 02 sensor only important before the engine reaches optimum temperature? Thanks, Brian Doss '88 Weekender, Queequeg
Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
Historical mailing list - bob tickle
Sat, 12 Oct 1996 20:19:10 -0400
...Since I had already bought the temperature sensor on Friday, I decided to go out this morning and install it in my Vanagon. Joel...
Re: '84 Vanagon, Help!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Aug 94 13:53:48 PDT
...Finally (about >>2K miles later) the leaking gas literally blows coolant out of most >>of the cooling system and the temperature sensor begins to...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Sunshine
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 22:02:27 -0500
...to say coolant temperature gauge, right? ;-) > If that is flashing it's probably the coolant level is low or the > sensor > not sensing / disconnected...
Bentley page 24.45
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Dec 1996 17:28:57 -0800
...What I am specifically after is the "resistance dependent on temperature of air flow sensor" chart for digifant injection. Thanks! Jim
Re: Flashing Temperature LED
Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:26:17 -0700
...My trusted mechanic found some coolant leaking from the coolant level sensor and replaced it with a new one. That seemed to fix the...
Re: What is Function of temp sensors? (Digifant)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 5 Sep 2004 10:39:43 -0700
...What is Function of temp sensors? (Digifant) > Hi, > > On my '87, there are two temperature sensors on the black > plastic housing by the left...
red led in temperature gauge
Historical mailing list - Gary A Meek
Fri, 5 Sep 1997 23:20:20 -0600
Am I right in assuming that the red led gets its information from the temperature gauge and does not have a sensor of its...
ground @ water pump housing
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 22:36:35 -0400
I think I've narrowed my temperature gauge problem down to an improper ground at the water pump housing. How is ground supplied to...
LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:40:01 -0400
...temperature, inexpensive thermistors will be used - A minimum of two sensors is required to detect that LP is below a threshold, more sensors could...
Re: Temp. Sensor II Placement Question
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:13 -0400
...I put the Temperature Sensor II >in the wrong place (by cyl #4 instead of #3). Now I know that # 3 is the >hottest...
Re: Temp gauge problems too
Historical mailing list - Rus
Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:13:23 -0700
...Radiator flow or not, though, your > temperature gauge should > read something at least APPROACHING engine > temperature. It's fed by the > black sensor on...
Re: Help with A/C High/Low pressure sensor requested
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:59:11 -0400
...This would mimic the > low-pressure sensor switch. When the pressure is too low, it starts > the pump up with the correct ambient temperature...
Re: head gasket???
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 2 Jun 2003 09:33:01 -0400
...From the symptoms it sounds like the ECU is not getting the correct temperature information to deliver the proper mixture. Check the sensors connector...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:45:48 -0400
...Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L) Hi, I sent this to someone else - but is this at the front of the...
Re: Another operating temp question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 08:52:36 -0500
...you are really seeing the case temperature as the oil is not actually flowing past the sensor. This may through the reading off by...
Re: blinking coolant light solution
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:44:45 -0500
...Still, the light continued to blink until the coolant warmed to operating temperature. I replaced the female spade connectors on the sensor. Still, the...
RE: Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
Tue, 15 Oct 96 09:17:00 E
...The temperature LED sensor has not yet stopped blinking, and > the indicator is all the way to the right (MAX temp) even though the...
Re: engine surge on idle --- FIX
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Sat, 16 Apr 1994 21:14:56 -0500 (CDT)
On Sat, 16 Apr 1994, Ron Steriti wrote: > I tracked it down to the idle temperature sensor. > Seems that it is a thermsistor that...
Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 17:14:40 -0400
...get, borrrow, or pay someont to >take your vanagons temperature with a thermal IR sensor to find out if its >really running hot and...
Re: I need help, please
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 2 Dec 2022 15:42:48 -0500
A new O2 sensor fixed that problem for me. Easy enough to do if you can break the old one loose but that part...
Re: New Vanagon Owner!
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 07:46:12 -0500
...everything, to include fuel filter, temp sensor and temp sensor connections. Do the LED lights for temperature blink when you first turn on the...
Re: running hot....ideas?
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 08:30:10 -0700
...gauge sensor (the one in front of the thermostat > housing) give a higher reading (for the sensor, about 15% > more) and higher temperature (for...
Coolant sensor replacement
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Oct 1995 12:30:12 -0500
I have decided to replace the coolant sensor (Temperature sensor II according to VW) on my 86 GL on the advice of several of...
Re: A damn OS question again, yea!!! now i need some help, it's my turn....
Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
Tue, 7 May 2002 06:57:49 -0500
...the oxygen sensor is electrically heated (2 white wires, ground & positive) ) to keep it at a consent operating temperature. and a signal wire for...
Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 16:10:51 -0700
...The one piece that neither > of us can find, so far, are the spring clips that hold the two temperature > sensors onto the thermostat...