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• Re: Coolant Temp Sensor Test. Generic vs VW.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:30:39 -0400
  My mechanic put a Jetta temperature sensor on my camper with 2.1 engine. He said they were the same sensor. Dave Mc On...
• Re: temp gauge and coolant light trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:12:58 -0700
  You probably have a defective coolant temperature sensor or a short of the sensor wiring. The resistance value of the sensor is too low...
• Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:07:21 -0400
  ...Some questions: > > The TEMPII sensor is a real good candidate. > > > Where exactly is the TEMPII sensor? > > There are some wires/traces under the distributor...
• FIXED (was: Re: Operating temperature? (temp gauge needle, etc))
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 16 May 2008 00:57:10 -0400
  ...I believe that my van is running at > normal temperature and that the cleaned up wires/new sensor is responsible. > > The new sensor is...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor (problem!)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:56:08 -0400
  ...Replacement of Temp II sensor (problem!) What I need is the Temp II sensor (not the gauge sensor). That is what I ordered from...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:26:23 -0500
  ...I unplugged the Temp II sensor and shorted the leads with a paper clip per Ken Lewis. Then I started the car. It took...
• Re: Cold start issue [BACK AGAIN]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:37:22 -0700
  Okay, thought I had the cold start issue solved by cleaning the contacts to the Temp 2 sensor, but the van is being stubborn...
• Re: Head temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:35:05 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Head temperature sensor > >Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:26:02 -0700 > > > >Francoix, > > > >Not that high! > > > >The Type 4 VW engine is...
• More on The Digfiant being defiant
  Historical mailing list - Martin's
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:13:31 -0500
  ...I also checked the > temp sensors and they were resonable,( as I did not have the exact temp). > Any ideas ? The O2 sensor is...
• Re: oil loss connected to power loss?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 11:40:46 -0600
  ...Coolant Temperature Sensor The symptoms you describe match the ones I experienced to a T. Tonya (aka the Coolant Temperature Sensor Crusader) 87 Vanagon...
• need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 16:47:45 -0400
  ...Anyone know the dealer part number for the coolant temperature sensor on an 86 syncro? He cannot find a listing for it. He keeps...
• Re: Temp 2 sensor have O-ring???
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 10:27:09 EDT
  ...there is supposed to be an O-Ring on the Temp 2 sensor .... the one with brass threads... for a 90 Syncro? >> Bill, A...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:30:36 -0700
  My digifant manual doesn't say anything about Temp Sensor II having no affect after engine is fully up to temp. I have never...
• Re: Poor Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 07 May 1997 18:24:20 -0500
  Mike, How long has it been since the temp. sensor was replaced (the one the sends signals to the ECU)? If performance worsens as...
• Re: more oil temp
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 01:17:25 -0400
  ...No oil actually flows by >or near the sensor so the temp reading is actually one of the case and >surronding atmosphere. What Dennis...
• Re: 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:06:14 -0500
  Thanks Greg, Is that the blue sensor near the thermostat housing? Gregory Smith wrote: > Sounds like you're running rich. Test the temp sensor...
• Re: Blinking temperature light
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 09:16:42 -0700
  ...Cleaning it provided temporary relief, a new sensor fixed the problem. And based on what others have experienced and reported here on the list...
• Re: vdo cyl head temp sensor location?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 12:34:55 -0400
  ...THis temp sensor shows all the time as it needs no battery voltage to work. My guess is that the PO or the garage...
• Temp Guage problem
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:02:43 -0700
  ...back my temp guage light started blinking constantly and the actual temperature reading was never reaching normal temp. I cleaned the sensor in the...
• 02 sensor/power loss
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Mon, 1 May 2000 10:56:16 PDT
  ...I rigged the old 02 sensor back in temporarilly as a test and she ran ok. Let me repeat: 02 sensor out; hole open...
• Re: Temp II sensor replacement
  Historical mailing list - dennis lockwood
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:59:58 -0800
  ...I have pulled the Temp II sensor, let the coolant flow out, replaced the sensor with a new one, poured the used coolant into...
• Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:49:26 -0700
  ...With a "Luxemburg" Motronic 2.9 and Vanagon WBX Digifant coolant temp (for ECU) sensor in hand, I noticed each had a different voltage...
• Re: Radiator Temperature Sensor Fittings NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:02:52 -0400
  ...Radiator Temperature Sensor Fittings NVC I'm in the midst of replacing the radiator on my Dodge Colt/Mitsubishi Mirage. Bought a new rad...
• Re: Starts day, won't at night ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 May 2010 00:56:41 -0400
  ...I know, there are two temp. sensors and usually the temp. II sensor is the one I would change. I just haven't experienced...
• Re: Cold Start Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 20:21:19
  ...After a short warm-up period, the temp sensor is supposed to vary resistance based on head temperature, causing the computer to alter the...
• Running rich - the sequel!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:45:34 +0000
  ...the Temp II sensor. Surprise!! 8-). It cost �20 ($28) to get the 40 miles in and out of work yesterday. I got home...
• Re: Poor power until warm
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:48:09 -0700
  then check the wiring/connector of the temp2 sensor... check the Oxygen sensor too..
• Re: Gauges & sendinig unit installation
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:25:50 -0500
  ...the wordy one is my procedure for > >installing the oil temperature sensor in the crankcase. If you don't > >want to drill the case...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:00:14 -0800
  > I did check the coolant temp sensor resistance and the ohm range seems > fairly accurate between 740 and 1400 ohms from hot to cold...
• Temp Warning Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 18:24:36 -0700
  ...Many volks have suggested that the contacts on the temp sensor may be dirty, so I removed the connector (at the coolant expansion tank...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:57:16 -0700
  The temp sensor and the temp sensor connector should be blue. If you have a new sensor and new o-ring ready just leave...
• Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:26:34 -0800
  ...The TEMPII sensor is a real good candidate. Where exactly is the TEMPII sensor? There are some wires/traces under the distributor that become...
• Re: 87 HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 17:00:54 -0500 (EST)
  ...You will probably find the problem in the temp sensor wire where the engine rock! With a meter you can test the temp. sensor...
• 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: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 14:21:56 -0800
  Connections for your temp 2 sensor may be faulty. Guessing. On Feb 4, 2014 2:06 PM, "TJ Hemrick" <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote: > All...
• Re: Low thermo reading=hesitation?
  Historical mailing list - E. Miskow
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 03:12:26 EST
  ...I have changed out the temp sensors on the thermostat in the past year among other things to quell the hesitation for example, AFM...
• idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:43:57 EDT
  ...I've installed a new temp sensor II and a new throttle cable, properly adjusted. Someone suggested the coolant temp. sensor. Correct me if...
• Re: Weird Stuff----
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:48:49 -0800
  ...as I mentioned in another part of this thread, AFAIK the coolant pressure is determined by the temperature sensor - if the pressure is high...
• Re: 87 wolfsburg runs then dies
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 12:35:20 EST
  ...Unplug the sensor, then see if it still stalls. Most likely TEMPII sensor is mis-reading at operating temperature. At 194�F the sensor...
• Re: o2 sensor didn't solve it
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:01:55 -0800
  ...You should make sure that the connectors to the AFM and the Temp2 sensor are both clean and secure. Those are likely culprits now...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:25:41 -0700
  ...Question about temp II sensor and bad running Hey Jim, I suggest testing the temp II sensor. I don't have the Bentley in...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products. Moving onto to coolant temperature possible problems or gauge readings.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:54:26 -0400
  I had a 1985 GTI with the faking oil temp sensor. I took it out of the engine and heated it in a pan...
• Re: Temp.-dependent Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 00:42:57 -0800
  Scott, Check your coolant temperature sensor that goes to the computer. It may be telling the 'puter that it's hotter than it really...
• question about bad temp2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:49:22 -0700
  hello everyone, I have a question about a bad temp2 sensor, anyone give some feedback on the issues if you had a bad one...
• Coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:03:03 -0500
  ...the level sensor, both the sensor and the expansion tank, or could I just get away with putting some high temp sealant around the...
• Re: 84 westie at 10 miles/gallon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:38:27 -0700
  re the temp sensor II always reads HOT based on the Bentley test sounds wonky to me. I wouldn't do anything else until...
• Re: 85 stalling probs...Where's the ARCHIVE!!!?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 17:43:11 -0500
  David, 1> Idle Position Sensor. 2> TEMPII Sensor. 3>Archives : http://gerry.vanagon.com/archives/vanagon.html Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ New...
• Temp sensor removal
  Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:06:38 -0700
  I am trying to figure out how to remove the temp sensor on an 81 air cooled. This is the sensor on the head...
• O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:24:54 -0500
  ...o2 heater has 12v I have 1 TB switch set 2 Blue temp sensor is good. Resistance and Temp same as Bentley graph. Also...
• Re: Head temperature sensor
  Historical mailing list - francoix gagnon
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:19:48 EDT
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Head temperature sensor >Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:26:02 -0700 > >Francoix, > >Not that high! > >The Type 4 VW engine is...
• Re: Is John right about the temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 18:12:07 -0700
  ...My 87 clearly has the coolant sensor > unrelated to the temperature sensor when the coolant > level is low in the tank. The temperature gauge...
• Re: Temp sensor removal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 14:04:30 -0700
  ...Temp sensor removal > I am trying to figure out how to remove the temp > sensor on an 81 air cooled. This is the sensor...
• Re: flashing light on temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 12:50:34 -0700
  The temp needle will NOT jump unless you have the early design coolant level sensor control unit. I suggest replacing any early model "43...
• Re: cylinder head temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 17:20:32 -0800 (PST)
  ...However, I guess putting a resistor inline with the temp sensor would achieve the "slightly cooler" trick with the ECU. Bentley says: Oil Temp...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:27:14 -0700
  ...Perhaps you pulled the clips to both sensors. The black sensor is for the dash temp gauge. The blue one is the Temp II...
• Re: Water Temp Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:56:49 -0500
  ...Monday, November 22, 2010 9:08 AM Subject: [VANAGON] Water Temp Sensor Any suggestions from the list as to a pickup point for water...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:19:33 -0700
  ...ditto temp sensor. O2 sensor and, > though to a much lesser extent, temp sensor, are high impedence, low > current devices, so in this context...
• Re: Temp II voltages
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 19:40:25 -0400
  ...the blue water temp sensor in the > flange by the thermostat. > > my van an 87 2.1 will show a 02 sensor reading increase...
• Re: temp gauge-coolant level sensor questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:40:48 -0500
  ...temp sending unit is connected or disconnected! is this normal? Yes, for earlier ones at least through '84. Short across the coolant sensor terminals...
• Re: 87 HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Nov 96 16:26:43 CST
  ...the connector that points off to the LEFT is the coolant temp sensor. (the front-pointing one is the coolant GAUGE sensor, which controls...