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Re: Fuel Injection tuning - wide band O2 sensors
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:39:57 -0400
I checked the Halmeter Kit...it's pretty much the same as using a voltmeter on the existing O2 sensor, in other words, not...
Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:00:30 -0700
...O2 sensors brand quality difference? I am replacing what's almost surely a failing O2 sensor in my inline VW motored van and I...
Re: Significance of the o2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Thu, 20 May 2004 00:43:03 -0400
To test the O2 sensor get the engine warmed up and then with a voltmeter touch the red + positive to the green O2 wire...
Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:08:58 -0400
...On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 9:10 AM , Alistair Bell wrote: > hi, > > it was suggested to me that the O2 sensor in the...
Re: O2 Sensor - 3-wire vs 1-wire
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:59:16 -0500
...3-wire O2 sensor apparently has an internal fault. > > I have a brand-new-in-the-box 1-wire O2 sensor. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers...
RE: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Mon, 21 Nov 1994 13:33:27 EST
Does this mean that an O2 sensor and a digital voltmeter make a crude emissions tester? Anything else tricky in wiring up such a...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:04:42 -0400
...How to remove O2 sensor > > Rich > Is the thread on the O2 sensor the same as a spark plug? Looking > through my tools I...
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 16:21:37 -0700
...Stuck O2 Sensor > > > > Les Shiaman wrote: > > > > > > My current o2 sensor has been on for 80,000 miles so i am trying to > > > replace it...
Re: ECU reset, O2 voltage stability
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:44:53 -0500
I recently ran a shielded, twisted pair from the cab back to the O2 sensor. In the engine bay, one wire connects to the...
Re: ? O2 Sensor Heater Resistance ?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:48:56 EDT
Does anyone know for certain the value of the cold resistance for the heating element of a KNOWN GOOD, AUTHENTIC VW O2 sensor for...
four wire O2 sensor.
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:38:40 -0500
I would like to try a four wire O2 sensor. Anybody have a part # for a generic unit that has worked for them? TIA...
Re: O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
Sat, 6 Feb 1999 09:48:59 -1000
...O2 Sensor >Hi Guys! > >I'm in the process of changing my O2 sensor on my 84 Westy. The old sensor >seems to have...
Re: O2 sensor testing the wires...
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 21:01:37 -0500
...Unplug connector at O2 sensor. Unplug connector at ECU. Put one VOM probe to a prong in the harness side of the O2 sensor...
Re: O2 Sensor, Bucking etc.
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 19:02:17 EST
...This indicates a rich condition or to little O2.When there is O2 in the exhaust (lean), the inside and outside of the sensor...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:47:35 -0800
...With >> a >> cold engine the O2 circuit is inactive until the engine warms up. >> >> If it is related to the O2 sensor circuit it...
Re: running problems, 2.1
Historical mailing list - J Roth
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:34:19 -0600
...By looking at the O2 monitor I could see the signal from the sensor to the ECU was hovering in the middle of the...
New O2 sensor.....new problem....Please help.
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 13:50:44 EST
...I get the impression the O2 sensor is making an adjustment somehow, that I dont like. If I disconnect the O2 sensor everything is...
Re: 911! call..more info
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 30 Jul 1996 12:51:51 PDT
On 29 Jul 96 at 19:13, Mike wrote: > > - it got a new O2 sensor about a month ago. > - new tires > - oil change > - tried...
Re: Cat Bypass Pipe "pros & cons"
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 16 Apr 2015 21:05:45 -0700
...Or all the cars > that use a second O2 sensor AFTER the cat. > > Richard >
O2 sensor replacement
Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
Mon, 12 May 1997 10:04:36 -0500
The current O2 sensor in my '85 has one wire--can it be replaced with a 3-wire, and if so, what do I...
o2 sensor not there
Historical mailing list - Skip
Tue, 10 Oct 2000 22:47:01 -0400
I dont have an O2 sensor. The hole for it is welded shut. Should I put one in? If I dont? Thanks for all...
Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 30 May 2010 11:57:02 -0400
...With the O2 sensor > disconnected you should see about .5-.6 volt on that center O2 sensor wire. > For the temp 2 sensor one...
Re: mileage decrease after tuneup?
Historical mailing list - t bill
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 10:14:46 -0700
---Mark McCulley <raven@HALCYON.COM> wrote: > > Following a recent tuneup (plugs, rotor, cap) and O2 sensor change my > mileage has dropped almost 3mpg (from...
Re: Our beloved digifant
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 07:32:40 EDT
In a message dated 7/17/00 11:13:30 PM, Wolfvan88@aol.com writes: << The O2 sensor if a clip in, could could...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 01:33:47 +0000
...Or the O2 sensor was oval, > but probably both. > > It would turn back and forth about 1/8", and that was it. > > A long...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:12:54 -0400
Mike, If you read the tech sheets there is more to a "good " O2 sensor than voltage swing. They talk about "slow" sensors also...
Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:41:01 -0500
Hi All, I'm trying to remove my o2 sensor but it's rusted in place. I've tried quite a bit of liquid...
88 digifant O2 readings off
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Tue, 4 Jul 2006 12:33:20 -0400
...Engine at opperating temp O2 sensor disconnected at attached to digital voltmeter Idle stabilizing valve disconnected Idle set ~900-950 rpm Temp sensor disconnected...
Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:48:39 -0500
...I really want to make sure that it isn't the O2 sensor. But when I take out the O2 sensor, it runs fine...
Re: O2 readings
Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:35:05 -0600
...O2 readings > > > > > > > When you say you're getting those readings on the "O2 sensor with it > > hooked > > > up to the ECU" I assume you...
Re: O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:36:55 -0400
...Bosch brand of O2 sensors? > (These seem to be the only two direct-fit replacements) > > Has anyone ever heard of "retraining the computer" for...
Re: O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 16 Feb 2001 19:50:20 -0600
...It is labeled OXS. > > > > >Where is the O2 sensor indicator light located on a 90 instrument cluster? > >Coop > > Chris DeLong > ICQ#45030867 > Seattle, WA...
Does O2 sensor plug into green connector?
Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:31:10 -0600
...The connector on the O2 sensor I'm swapping out is also female. I'm about to splice in a male connector on the...
OHM Readings for 1.9 injectors and o2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
Sat, 16 Feb 2002 17:56:25 -0800
Any body out there no what the resistance is supposed to be for the injectors and the o2 sensor? Thanks, Walter Evens Hesperia, CA...
Re: O2 sensor thread size? Helicoil kit part number?
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 15:22:50 -0600
it's an 18mm thread guys, we have the bungs if you want to weld one into your exhaust for an O2 sensor. John...
Re: O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:51:44 -0600
> Has anyone ever heard of "retraining the computer" for a new O2 sensor? Does this shop advocate changing the air in the tires, too...
Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 6 Mar 2016 10:07:44 -0800
...I'd read that an o2 sensor (references?) outside air through small holes at wires into sensor body but great detail info on that...
Re: O2 sensor necessary or jumper the wires on 85 GL 1.9
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:23:04 -0400
...If you short the O2 sensor leads the ECU will drive the mixture unbelievably rich. When you're having a sensor problem, or any...
Re: Rusted on O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:47:10 -0700
...Rusted on O2 sensor | |Hi All, | |I'm trying to remove my o2 sensor but it's rusted in place. I've tried |quite...
Re: 1000 mile rebuild recommendations?
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:24:03 -0600
...The > rebuild shop told me to run w/o the O2 sensor, the other shop totally > missed the fact that the O2 sensor was...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:09:50 -0400
...It would be > better as others have said to use the dedicated O2 sensor socket. Heat was > essential however in my case. > Good luck...
Re: Another question about O2 sensors..
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:34:21 -0700
...and I have driven the van about without the O2 > sensor...it runs just fine, but I think I am getting poor fuel economy...
O2 sensor coax wire testing
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 02:45:59 -0500
I am looking for advice on how to test the green coax wire coming from the O2 sensor. In the archives there is discussion...
Re: oxs light came on
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 15:04:25 -0800
...I do have a > Jetta that needs one, that will be my first 'have to' O2 sensor change. > > I wonder how many of you...
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: 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...
Re: 87 Vanagon hesitation continues
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:14:49 -0500
...87 Vanagon hesitation continues >Hi again, >Original message below >I have changed the O2 sensor and the problem persists. >With sensor disconnected the van...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 15:02:56 -0400
...How to remove O2 sensor > > > > Rich > > Is the thread on the O2 sensor the same as a spark plug? Looking > > through > my > > tools I...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Feb 2015 20:47:12 -0500
...Without the cat you may not need the O2 sensor. The O2 sensor is there to make the cat do its job. Dennis -----Original...
Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 19:00:52 +0000
...How to remove O2 sensor > > > > Rich > > Is the thread on the O2 sensor the same as a spark plug? Looking through > my > > tools I...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 10:57:06 -0800
...Removing stuck O2 sensor Stuart, Have you used a voltmeter to check the O2 sensor while the engine is running? Even if your DVM...
Re: When the O2 sensor cools down...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:33:50 -0400
The decision for the ecu to go closed loop is based on temperature, not whether or not the O2 sensor is creating a usable...
turn o2 sensor off
Historical mailing list - matt
Tue, 24 Sep 1996 08:55:07 -0700
Anyone know where to turn the o2 sensor light off at? thanks matt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >...computers in the future may have only 1,000 vacuum tubes...
High Cost of O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Sidney White
Thu, 22 May 2003 13:01:49 EDT
In calling around and shopping on Internet I cannot find an O2 sensor for less than $140.00. Isn't this ridiculous considering the...
New problem (updated O2 sensor question)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:55:59 -0400
...Shouldn't I notice a detectable difference with the O2 sensor disconnected at idle or driving? TJ
Which O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:05:43 -0700
I've been getting stumbling/missing between 3 and 4K rpm so I disconnected my O2 sensor and it seems to have cured the...
Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:43:47 -0500
Isn't there a test for the O2 sensor where you heat it with a propane torch and measure they output? Can anybody tell...
Re: Running Rich??
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 11 Apr 2001 12:36:25 -0400
At 07:57 AM 4/11/2001, Warren Chapman wrote: >running rich when the O2 sensor is attached. Disconnect the O2 sensor and >it...
Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 18:06:24 -0400
So the grounding does not need to continue all the way to the o2 sensor? the sheilding just matters until it reaches the quick...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:01:51 -0400
...Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak? Can't the O2 sensor be read with it disconnected? Might the readings be different than...