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• blinking temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ian Steele
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:50:10 -0500
  ...2) Temperature sensor seems to work properly as gauge temperature goes from cold to mid-scale as engine warms. 3) Replaced coolant level relay...
• Re: running hot....any ideas? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 12:42:10 -0600
  Chris, Can you use a meter to check the resistance of the temperature sensor when the engine is cold and hot? I believe the...
• Re: Temp Gauge Out, Heat Blasting
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 23:57:30 -0400
  ...There is another heat sensor near the thermostat or water pump that measures coolant temperature and sends that info to the ECU as part...
• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:17:58 -0500
  ...He was concerned about the coolant temperature gauge not moving at all, even with the engine at temp, so he ordered a new sensor...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 May 2019 13:29:37 +0000
  ...replaced the 251 919 372 Coolant Level Sensor to fix >> the blinking red light in the Coolant Temperature Gauge in my '86 >> Westy.�, It...
• Re: Syncro running terrible
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 12 May 1998 09:37:06 EDT
  ...We unplugged > the O2 sensor, no difference. It sounds like you have a bad coolant temperature sensor, or might be running on just 3...
• hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:39:15 -0500
  ...Coolant sensor? Air temp sender in AFM? I m slightly stumped Any ideas? Thanks Dan SOiney
• Re: temperature questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Aug 2017 23:02:04 +0000
  For the oil temperature where did you place the gauge sensor? Is it sensing the oil coming out of the engine or after it...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:58:20 -0400
  ...Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures >> Model(s): All Models >> =20 >> =20 >> =20 >> * refer to appropriate wiring diagram >> * disconnect coolant level sensor...
• Re: Temp gauge reads high....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:45:17 -0600
  ...Apparently VW changed the specs on the coolant temp sensor and if you replace your sensor with a current one it is likely your...
• Can't find a 1.9 fuel injection problem?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 16:31:09 -0400
  ...mine weep a little, but not serious) coolant temperature sensor ECU Air Flow sensor Oxygen Sensor The fuel pressure is OK (30lbs). Fuel pressure...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:15:09 -0400
  ...Alloy rims, oil temperature sensor, oil cooler, frame-mounted hitch, minor body work. gab
• Re: Coolant light keeps blinking when it's really cold.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:12:05 -0500
  Could be a sensor going bad, but more likely a capacitor in your temperature gauge is failing. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...
• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:50:55 -0500
  ...the sensor or the wiring. If > > it is low you need to investigate further to see why it is low (a coolant > > leak?). If...
• Fw: Water Temperature Light /Now coolant leak...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:58:14 -0800
  ...However, I was puzzled by finding coolant in the sensor electrical connector, but could not see where the coolant was coming from (so just...
• Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:09:26 -0600
  ...The other possibility is that the low coolant sensor control is signaling the low coolant light. There are 2 versions of this controller. The...
• Overheating 2.1L Questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 20:31:49 EST
  ...However, there was no sign ov coolant loss or boilover. When I fired up the used engine I installed, the temperature guage rose to...
• Re: Low-Level Coolant Blinker
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 09:13:07 -0400
  ...coolant (I'm using regular Prestone). > I've bled all the air from the system. Reservoir is full to the cap. The > temperature gauge...
• Re: Water Temperature Light
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 18:30:15 -0800
  I think, your coolant level sensor is dirty enough to getting no coolant enough on it to not being able to conduct electricity. Unless...
• Re: hot starting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 19:37:08 -0400
  ...I've check both temperature sensors (coolant sensor > and air temp sensor), and both seem OK. Spark plugs, wires, distributor > cap, and rotor are...
• Re: 2-week wait on a diesel water hose?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 08:47:30 -0700
  ...wrote: > And the brass inserts in the ends of the long plastic coolant pipes, >> and the H2O temperature sensor.... >> >> Steve >> '86 Westy "Escape Pod" >>
• Re: Coolant problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 06:28:50 -0400
  ...that coolant was leaking (spurting) out past the o ring that is around the temperature (level?) sensor that gets screwed into the coolant reservoir...
• Re: Last call for overheating help
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:10:26 -0400
  ...one of those external hose temperature sensors that nasa developed. Maybe becasue of internal hose deterioration the coolant temp at the engine is hot...
• Cooling system questions for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:30:55 -0400
  ...The factory temperature guage is not a reliable indicator of dangerously high coolant temperature - anything past half way actually indicates an over temp condition...
• Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:13:33 -0600
  ...The other possibility is that the low coolant sensor control is signaling the low coolant light. There are 2 versions of this controller. The...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 16:52:46 +0000
  ...Interesting about the coolant temp readouts you get with the aftermarket FI system Dennis.  It has a separate coolant temp sensor?  Where is it...
• Re: what did i do? tempII sender
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:46:27 -0800
  ...The Temp II sensor sends information to the ECU which uses this information to adjust the fuel enrichment during start up.... The coolant temerature...
• Re: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 19:32:25 -0700
  ...sensor.) > > Considering this vehicle now has 150k miles on it, any thoughts as to > common things to check for higher than normal H2O temperature...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:38:33 -0500
  ...Where does the coolant temperature gauge needle sit during all of this? Just a WAG but I thing you might have a failing water...
• Re: Random temp gauge failures
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 20:30:55 -0400
  ...Gauge and sensor were OK. I was down about a quart or so on coolant. Air bubbles in system stayed where they forced enough...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:43:14 -0700
  ...Problems with a computer sensor such as the coolant temperature sensor, air flow meter, MAP sensor, etc.. Problems with the fuel pressure. Fuel pressure...
• Re: Coolant temp gauge not working
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:33:12 +0000
  ...this since I bought it .. >> >> - replaced the coolant temp sensor >> - check and redo the coolant temp sensor wire connector >> - check wiring at instrument cluster...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:52:35 -0500
  ...As for the blinking light, it is connected to the coolant level sensor in the expansion tank. If the sensor is cracked or damaged...
• Re: 91 westy starts hard and stalls when cold
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:38:46 -0400
  ...temperature - resistance values. If the cold resistance value is off (less resistance) it will create the very symptom you discribe. Often the coolant sensor...
• Re: 1.9 fuel injection / O2 problem
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 21:09:48 -0400
  ...mine weep a little, but not serious) >coolant temperature sensor >ECU >Air Flow sensor >Oxygen Sensor > >The fuel pressure is OK (30lbs). >Fuel pressure...
• Re: coolant sensor 50/50 tolerance?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 20:18:49 -0230
  ...If >the blinking problem continues to occur with this relay out, it has >NOTHING to do with the coolant level sensor, coolant level, or...
• Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:24:04 EST
  ...SO...Let's say that the WBX engine is designed to operate at a coolant temperature of 220F. (and that can and does vary...
• Re: Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 19:18:52 -0400
  ...Temperature gauge > While driving, my temp gauge usually stays over the coolant sensor led but > sometimes it goes just over it (still over the...
• Re: Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 19:18:20 -0400
  ...Temperature guage > While driving, my temp guage usually stays over the coolant sensor led but > sometimes it goes just over it (still over the...
• Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 12:42:02 PDT
  ...I've checked the obvious things, I have new plugs, rotor, and cap, iginition stablizer thingy hums, air and coolant temp sensors seem to...
• Re: Why no reverse lights? Why is coolant light flashing? 85
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 14:18:09 -0500
  ...Is this correct? The sensor in the radiator controls only the radiator fan. The temperature gauge gets its info from a sensor near the...
• Re: Poor Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 08 May 1997 00:33:57 EDT
  Sounds to me like a Thermotime Switch (Thermostat Housing) ain't shutting off when the coolant temperature reaches the proper threshold. We have had...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:30:36 -0700
  ...a preset temperature. I have no idea if an > overheated sensor would cause this to happen) > > For some time now, the coolant expansion bottle...
• oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sat, 2 Jan 2021 11:47:22 -0700
  ...I have oil temperature and pressure gauges. I noticed on my drive that the coolant and oil temperatures began to rise and the oil...
• Re: help with 91GL problem - it likes flatbed rides too much
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 15:47:53 -0400
  ...The temp2 sensor provides engine/coolant temperature information to the ECU so it can provide the proper air/fuel mixture at a given operating...
• Re: Progress with the engine RPM problem but not repaired yet
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:36:39 EDT
  ...The VOM has a temperature probe so I was reasonably sure of the coolant temperature. Thanks, Rico In a message dated 10/24/2009...
• Re: My Vanagon's blinking coolant light problem vs other peoples'---it all blends together
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:45:04 -0500
  ...The added function relies on an added "relay" connected to the coolant tank level sensor. The "relay" is the only electrical bridge between the...
• Re: Temp Warning Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 10:52:33 EDT
  ...the coolant level falls so that the end of the sensor is no longer immersed in coolant, 2. the coolant temperature is overly hot...
• Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:19:08 -0800
  ...Also new spark plug wires, plugs and distributor cap and rotor, and a new coolant level sensor and a temperature sensor which were both...
• Severe coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Ian Stewart
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:11:52 -0700
  ...Potentially water pump, hoses and clamps, thermostat, temperature sensor...?
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:39:54 -0700
  Did you check the negative coolant sensor connection to chassis? Double check Bentley, but IIRC, that connection is near coil. Neil. On Fri, May...
• Re: Coolant light Flashing--'87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 10:16:09 -0800
  ...A question. > >My coolant light flashes from time to time. It seemed to go away when I >cleaned up the sensor contact, but still...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:19:26 -0400
  ...They said they connected a diagnostic tool to the ECU (he called it a ';break-out box') and it indicates the coolant temperature sensor...
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 16:56:05 -0500
  ...In summary, with my '82 > diesel conversions, I switched the primary coolant reservoir to the '83 > version, added a coolant level sensor and then...
• Re: Water Wetter by Redline
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 18:49:26 PDT
  ...If these properties were that beneficial, then wouldn't the coolant manufacturers and car manufacturers specify it as a required ingredient in coolants ? Possible...
• wet carpeting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 09:29:41 -0000
  ...it's up to operating temperature. I bought some tuner cleaner to try on the air volume sensor, but haven't tried it yet...
• Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 17:57:35 -0300
  While driving, my temp guage usually stays over the coolant sensor led but sometimes it goes just over it (still over the led but...
• Re: Questions from a Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 23:19:59 -0800
  The purpose, I believe, is to help coolant from the radiator to circulate at a lower temperature at start-up, for emissions sake. Hector...
• idle surges
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 08:44:54 -0800
  ...Since it is happening in cold and warm operations I am excluding oxygen sensor and coolant sensor. The complicating factor is also that the...
• Re: Water Wetter questions...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:02:38 -0400
  ...As for effecting the sensors and the like the thermostat is still going to wait until the coolant gets hot enough for it to...