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• Re: Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:07:14 -0800
  ...The Digifant tool has 6 LEDs that help in the diagnosis of Digifant ECU and its sensors / controls. LEDs are used where... URL: taos...
• Vanagon syndome
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:52:52 -0500
  After about a year of tracing down contact corrosion, hall senders, O2 sensors, AFM, fuel pressure etc. , my problem is fixed. 83-85 vanagons...
• Looking for good used syncro parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:10:37 -0400
  ...I also need a couple good used syncro gas tank level sensors. If anyone has these parts or knows where I can get them...
• Re: Another leak
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:45:06 +0100
  ...It has a bleed screw on top, and two sensors coming > out of the side. My questions are: > > 1: Why are there two sensors...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:38:53 -0400
  ...brand? Looks like an Atwood. > Where are they found? Oxygen, CO2 sensors? Very common RV furnace. Any RV dealer. $400+ new. Don't know...
• Re: Tiico Oil Cooler / Aftermarket oil pressure gauges
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:46:39 EDT
  In a message dated 7/26/02 12:04:50 AM, dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET replied: >VDO has sensors with the proper 10mm threads. > >From...
• O2 Sensor Location '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 22:54:30 -0800
  ...So, van-meisters, should I expect to find two O2 Sensors. Also, where might I find it (them) it on my van ....? Thanks Matthew...
• RE: oil pressure/temp sensor location
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 12:36:21 -0700
  ...You might search the archives for a detailed account of my experience installing these two sensors. I think it was posted sometime in June...
• Re: overheating warning light flashes immediately on 83.5 V'go
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:06:12 -0700
  ...Clean the probe sensors and the problem goes away (for me at least). When the situation prevents cleaning the probe sensors right away, I...
• Re: GoWesty exhaust and oxygen sensors
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 14 Nov 2018 06:08:46 -0800
  ...GoWesty exhaust and oxygen sensors > > This summer i had the GoWesty stainless exhaust installed on my 85 > Westfalia (with a Boston Bob 2.1...
• Re: Hesitation at low RPM
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Apr 1990 10:10:34 -0400
  ...If you cant find it email me back Btw, the normal mode of failure for O2 sensors is that they get sluggish, rather than...
• It's alive!! (Brain dead '87)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:50:40 -0400 (EDT)
  Volks Folks, Thanks for all the suggestions regarding switchs, sensors, ground wires, etc. but it looks like it actually was the brain this time...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:48:44 -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...
• Water Tank - Display Panel Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 11:55:33 -0600
  ...The tank installed in my Westy has the water level sensors integrated into the tank itself, as opposed to the submersible water level reader...
• Re: New Temp 2 sensor don't fit ?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 19:13:09 -0500
  ...are >much > > bigger then the female end wires ? I checked both sensors and the >connectors > > are both smaller. Should I be taking this up...
• Re: Difficult starting, smell gas, fires when pedal down (more air flow)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 12 May 2008 22:32:43 -0400
  ...if you go by this list. > We've had bad sensors and sensors with the wires loose and wire > connections that needed cleaning. > Heck...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:31:32 -0600
  ...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: Headlight switch for '91 Westy-Only getting 8 MPG!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:09:16 -0500
  ...The catalyst and O2 sensors are probably now toasted. Dennis
• O2 Sens. Replacement
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Sat, 6 Apr 1996 21:41:53 -0700 (MST)
  Hello all, I found in the archives that there are generic 3-wire O2 sensors available as well as some Bosch units that do...
• Re: Why does O2 sensor requi
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  30 May 1996 08:20:35 -0700
  My understanding behind heated O2 sensors is that the electrical heating element comes on immediatly upon startup and brings the temp of the sensor...
• Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 May 2004 19:40:38 -0600
  ...got my oil press/temp gauges here, along with all the sensors, etc. They would likely be worth a call as they may have...
• Re: Electrical Connector dust boots
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:38:33 -0700
  ...Electrical Connector dust boots > Megasquirt is not proprietary. > It can function with any sensors- properly calibrated. > Default is GM sensors. You can get GM...
• Re: '87 Fuel Injection & General
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 15:32:14 -0300 (ADT)
  ...I understand the FI uses sensors to adjust fuel delivery. What do they >sense, temperature? air density? Could someone lay out the sensors and...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 08:05:09 -0500
  At 02:32 AM 12/7/2010, Jake de Villiers wrote... >Acceleration is more about torque than horsepower. Acceleration is _only_ about horsepower, which...
• Re: Spring Maintenance...(long)
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 01:09:49 EST
  ...They are oil pressure sensors. Jim Davis
• temp 2 and Haynes for water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 11:11:22 EDT
  Hi, I think about a week ago somebody on the list posted prices for temp 2 sensors which were really good (9.00) and...
• A couple of questions as I seem to move towards a strip down.
  Historical mailing list - Mick's freeserve
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:45:46 -0000
  It's Mick, Does anyone know for sure what value/colour oil pressure sensors I should have fitted in my 91 WBX 2.1...
• Re: 83 temperature gauge goes berserk
  Historical mailing list - Barb Cotton
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:00:04 -0700
  ...Both sensors have been replaced and the coolant level is good. Barb 83 Westy Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:22:01 -0400
  Nah, probably not that calculated... to many mechanics, anything electronic is still big scary voodoo that can only be tamed if you follow the...
• Diagram Request 1985 Volkswagen vannagon Complete (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:38:09 -0400
  ...temperature sensors in radiator. May need to find adapters to hook up gauge manifold to compressor. What size are the hook up ports on...
• Re: Digitool diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 09:11:44 -0800
  ...The throttle switches, temp sensors and OX sensors act up intermittently. The Digitool can pinpoint these problems quickly. Has anyone ever located the connectors...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:38:03 -0400
  Do oxygen sensors require grounding through the exhaust system? Could this be why exhaust work would mysteriously cure b&k? Could the anti-seize...
• New sensors -now running hot
  Historical mailing list - chrisadubs
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 18:55:05 -0700
  ...calibrate' the new one? Is it possible one of the new sensors is causing a lean condition resulting in higher temperatures? During normal operation...
• O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 11:52:07 CST6CDT
  All this talk about O2 sensors, and yes I replaced mine looking for the miracle cure to low fuel mileage and performance (how slowly...
• Re: O2 sensors - OEM or after-market?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:47:18 -0500
  ...O2 sensors - OEM or after-market? > It looks like I need a new O2 sensor. Was wondering what people think on > brands, given the...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:05:43 EDT
  ...chris has brand new german sensors on a new rebuilt motor, Oil pressure is good motor runs great,. I will try another new sensor...
• Re: Syncro tire dia. ad nauseam(F)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 20:55:37 -0400
  > > Or lets fit electronic speed sensors on all four wheels and adjust the > air pressures so that the speeds match. I'm sure that...
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  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 06:41:46 -0400
  Sweet!!! The world needs to know how crappy those temp sensors are a guy on fb was trying to tell people it’s the...
• Higher temp reading after thermostat change
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 17:33:33 -0700
  ...On the weekend I replaced my thermostat with a new one from the VW dealer; I had previously ( 6 months ago ) replace temp sensors...
• Re: oil coming out of sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:49:46 +0000
  ...all should.  Luckily, I had ordered both of these oil pressure sensors as preventative maintenance/spare parts last season to avoid the rush this...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 18:57:39 -0400
  ...O2 Sensor > Greetings All, > > I have sent the posts on the oxygen sensors and splicing. The question: > with the $40 one with the splice...
• Wireless parking sensors in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:13:20 -0800
  Has anyone used a Bluetooth wireless parking sensor in their Vanagon? it looks like a good idea considering how difficult it can be to...
• Re: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:39:58 EST
  In your opinion what would be the effect of installing a new cat: on a) the sensor readouts and b) fuel consumption? (in other...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:38:12 -0700
  ...Both Digifant I and II can have knock sensors. Both I and II can also lack knock sensors. If the compression ratio of the...
• Gas mileage / emissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 13:13:01 -0400
  ...The water temperature sensors have been replaced, along with all of the tune-up stuff and filters. If there is a Temp 2 sensor...
• Converting EFI to Carberator
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 22:40:26 -0800
  ...But as soon as the sensors (heated o2 sensors, temp sensors, map sensors, etc) start sending the wrong info into the computer, there goes...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:17:37 -0400
  ...O2 sensors brand quality difference? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The Vanagon operates the O2 sensor heater continuously. Since it is so far away...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:53:58 -0500
  http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoichiometric ---- Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > ---- OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > On 27 Jul , 2014, at 12...
• Re: Oxygen sensor-replace or unplug?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 14:08:53 -0700
  ...this wrong? > ('88 2.1 L Engine) > > BD Three wire O2 sensors have One Signal Wire and Two Heater wires; One for Ground, One...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:20:55 -0700
  ...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: Temp. gage/location of T-sending unit
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Ufer
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 18:33:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The cables for the 4 CHT sensors run underneath my bus to the front to a double pole/single pull rotary switch mounted right...
• Re: wiring for water tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 16:28:56 -0400
  At 09:13 7/9/99 -0700, you wrote: >David, > >I got the pump working but I do not think i have the sensors...
• Re: [WetWesties] Troubleshooting drinking water pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 15:37:57 -0700
  ...Jim Roger Donahe wrote: >Inside the cabinet adjacent to the water tank where you can access the >wiring to the water level sensors, there...
• Re: 1.9L distributors and hall sensors
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:38:07 -0700
  Ron, Aren’t you missing a zero in your minimum purchase price? BenT > On Sep 29, 2020, at 8:06 PM, The Bus Depot...
• ABS
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 00:25:07 EST
  ...Antilock brakes .My new parts book that I just received shows the ABS pump and all of the neccesary sensors which the system would...
• Re: No start after Temp II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:19:34 -0800
  ...I do not consider those sensors to have a 'wears out life span' .......I carry a spare, but I would never change a properly...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 19:10:21 -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: What about E15?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 18:04:39 -0800
  ...I don't see why it wouldn't adapt well though - there are enough sensors and the ECU is smart enough to adjust the...
• RE: O2 sensors, setting air mixture
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 13:32:16 CST6CDT
  ...So, it's not an 'emission tester' The three-wire sensors utilize 2 wires to drive a heating element keeping the sensor at optimum...
• Re: bosch info: vanagons 1980-1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 16 Aug 94 10:10:15 CDT
  ...Would all the one wire sensors listed be ok for the 82 >west.? from what i can figure, the one WITH connector has the...