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• Re: Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:11:36 -0500
  ...I disconnected the > oxygen sensor and things got better. So I got a new oxygen sensor installed > in Nova Scotia. Car seems to be...
• ECU Chip Upgrade and Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:30:29 -1000
  ...Oxygen sensor * Ignition coil * Hall sender * Coolant temperature sensor * Fuel injectors * Throttle switch/ idle stabilizer valve/ idle stabilizer control unit * Air flow sensor/ Air...
• Question re: can i use a universal 1 wire Oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Nick Meyers
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 00:24:33 EDT
  I have an 87 Westy, 2.1, I want to replace the O2 sensor, can I buy a Bosch 1 Wire Universal and splice...
• Re: rich running van SOLVED! thanks Gerry S.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 02:05:55 -0700
  ...wire under the >connector, effectively grounding out the oxygen sensor circuit, regardless >of whether the sensor was connected or not. While I have directed...
• Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:35:22 -0400
  ...wrote: >Hi > >I know this has been discussed before, but the oxygen sensor is a real bugger to get off !! > >I'm about to...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 13:24:09 -0400
  Carl, Have you checked the oxygen sensor for function and proper ground? Have you checked the integrity of the engine bay ground points/straps...
• Re: Rock Auto "Close Out" Parts.
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:58:43 -0800
  ...Oxygen Sensor Manufacturer: AUTO-TUNE Part No: PT3505 Notes: Oxygen Sensor CALIF EQPD Closeout Price:� $10.63 Only 5 Remaining! These were listed for...
• Lamda ?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 12:33:50 -0800
  ...I seem to recall the Lamda sensor is a voltage generating device whose output varies proportionally to the amount of oxygen in it's...
• Re: Baffled
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 08:37:15 -0800
  While I had my oxygen sensor replaced at a local shop here in Mesa, AZ (Total German Auto. Svc.) The mechanic there (Perry) said...
• van running rich- running out of ideas to fix
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:23:22 -0400
  ...A voltmeter on the oxygen sensor shows predominantly 0.8-0.9 v. with the usual fluctuations, so the sensor is definitely trying to...
• When the O2 sensor cools down...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:34:33 -0400
  ...Does it know to start > ignoring the oxygen sensor if it thinks its output doesn't make sense? Or > does it just keep chugging...
• Re: oxygen sensor test
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 17:05:45 -0800
  >| Did your application of 1.5v and 0v cause the engine running to change? I >| know you saw no effect on the sensor... Nothing...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 23:20:33 -0700
  ...The sensor return signal has input to the ECU when the oxygen sensor, idle stabilization, and full throttle enrichment functions are activated." Last sentence...
• Re: 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:27:09 EDT
  Sounds like either you have a sensor problem or you have a brain problem. Have you replaced the oxygen sensor? If not replace it...
• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 21:47:55 -0500
  ...As oxygen levels decrease, combustion produces higher levels of CO. Hence, the oxygen sensor/shutoff _does_ have a direct relation to CO. ANSI Z21...
• oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 09:43:09 -0500
  ...You seem to indicate the number of times a minute the mixture changes rich to lean or oxygen sensor voltage goes above and below...
• hiccup idle...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 13:35:45 EST
  ...Oxygen sensor??? Air leakage? Jim W88kender la la land
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update 2
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:30:44 -0500
  ...A voltage is produced (1 to 1.5 volts) when there is a difference of oxygen levels between the inside of the sensor(the...
• Re: Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:16:58 -0400
  ...Vanagon exhaust gaskets for 84GL Vanagon > weird that you have a leak at your oxygen sensor .. > though if you haven't checked it out...
• 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:13:34 -0500
  ...basic troubleshooting method at the beginning of my diagnosis ) Also I would check the infamous green coax Oxygen sensor wire. Hope this helps Rick
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Recommendations for 83 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 06:05:42 EDT
  ...I need a new oxygen sensor on my 83.5 WBX westy... Jim, see my _Vanagon Items Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Simulator
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:41:43 -0800
  On 11/15/06, Alistair Bell <albell@uvic.ca> wrote: > for all those O2 sensor aficionados on the list: > > > http://www.bobblick.com/techref...
• Exhaust Problems please help ! (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:58:58 -0400
  ...sensor dis-connected during out holidays. (up to 12 hrs driving per day) Thanks for all your replies in my catalytic converter, oxygen sensor...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:54:59 -0700
  ...Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 10:29 AM > As Dennis said, this is most likely a > problem within the oxygen sensor > circuit.� Here is how...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 16:53:12 -0800
  ...Oxygen Sensor Woes >Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 19:11:05 -0400 > >I just had a thought!! At $X/hour (however you value >your...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 21:42:46 -0600
  ...Guttman wrote: > > > Does anyone have any suggestions for removing a stubborn Oxygen sensor in an > > 85 Westy? The previous owner noted that it is...
• Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 02:09:50 -0400
  ...if the new oxygen sensor proves not to fix the problem, please make sure the mechanic has inspected the spark plugs. with a now...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:23:26 -0800
  ...I have read all the posts concerning >>> oxygen sensor grounds and I have questions. >>> >>> Where does the oxygen sensor ground(green wire)? >>> Does it...
• OXYGEN SENSOR
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 22:29:57 -0700
  The box is where Stan said on my 85'. I had to use a small screwdriver to push the button in far enough on...
• Re: oxygen sensor input wire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:12:47 -0700
  ...oxygen sensor input wire > At 10:15 PM 7/26/2009, David Clarkson wrote: >>Just a question after some research of the archives. I...
• Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 23:25:53 -0500
  ...Repeat one hundred times: "Voltage comes from having oxygen on one side and not on the other, hence a rich mixture that burned up...
• Re: temp 2 sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 14 May 2005 10:19:59 -0400
  Temp II sensor is located in the thermostat housing of the cooling system not the catalytic convertor (the oxygen sensor is located there). Perhaps...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:44:43 -0700
  On 10/28/2009 2:05 PM Mister Tom wrote: > What's the brand? Where are they found? Oxygen, CO2 sensors? Photo shows what...
• Re: 87 Vanagon hesitation chapter (3)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 20:25:42 -0400
  Darrell, Would a ground strap from the Oxygen Sensor to the left engine head improve the OS ground path to the ECU? Darrell Boehler...
• Re: sensor
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:45:07 -0600
  ...pointed out that the throttle gobble sensor should be >set to 10 degrees off center and the oxygen checked with a sniff >meter. All...
• Re: '85 Oxygen sensor, 0.1volts
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 15:11:37 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 10/8/2007 2:22 PM craig cowan wrote: > Further testing has my oxygen sensor running...
• Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:43:40 -0500
  ...Here's what I, and later a mechanic, have done:replaced fuel filter, replaced oxygen sensor, replaced distributor cap and rotor and replaced Oxygen...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:12:03 -0300
  ...valve, stabilizer unit, and >> oxygen sensor, etc.. >> Could it be as simple as I need a new O2 Sensor? >> if so should I get...
• Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 May 2003 11:14:53 -0700
  ...includes a cat and egr valve but no place for > an > oxygen sensor) and many of the parts for the California system are > NLA...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Tom F.
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:12:05 -0500
  Boy, having just gone through the failed Oxygen sensor problem, this sounds awfully familiar. Just disconnect it, on the driver's side of the...
• Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 12:42:25 -0700
  ...Comments in Full Throttle Switch and Oxygen Sensor sections indicate to me that the OXS relay serves to work in conjunction with the ECU...
• busted temp sender?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:16:11 -0700
  ...Un-hooking the oxygen sensor does nothing- maybe the green wire is brittle and grounding it? thanks M Matthew Pollard http://www.uidaho.edu...
• Re: Great fuel injection diagnosis document I found on the net (Digitool related)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sat, 29 May 2004 17:09:29 -0700
  ...Lead > kills oxygen sensors and catalytic converters. Thanks for the tip. That makes sense. Now I understand why no O2 sensor... ===== Cheers, T-man...
• Re: hard bump=short skip
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 14:27:19 -0400
  When ever I get some kind of glitch like this , I like to see if it is oxygen sensor related or not.I do...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:54:06 EDT
  ...a thermostat in my area) so, I would think this should be OK I al replaced the Oxygen sensor about 3 years ago. </HTML>
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:26:23 -0500
  ...I thought I had it figured that it was the oxygen sensor. Joe wrote and said "not so fast... that just means it's...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 08:27:35 -0700
  ...When there is oxygen on *both* sides, no voltage is generated. When there is oxygen only on one side, it generates about .9 volts...
• Re: O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:58:55 -0800
  > I am preparing to crimp in the oxygen sensor. Question is: what white wire > goes to what white wire? Or, does it matter? Doesn...
• Vanagon Catalytic Converter Question
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Reed
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 22:08:59 -0500
  ...application that requires two oxygen sensors, one upstream of the cat and one downstream. The vanagon cat has the sensor mount on the upstream...
• Re: O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:47:38 -0500
  ...jonathan On Thu, 16 Feb 2006, Greenamyer, William L wrote: > On oxygen sensors, I am looking at changing my 1984GL sensor over to a...
• Re: 89 backfires, sputters when warm. MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:12:08 -0400
  ...You can unplug the oxygen sensor and drive just fine. See if it is this sensor.Possiably your throttle switch is out of adjustment...
• The drivability benefits of a new Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 16:02:37 -0400
  The change in derivability of our syncro Westfalia after the installation of a new Oxygen Sensor is so remarkable that its like buying a...
• 91 Westy, low idle stall, low power ....help!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:31:54 -0400
  ...Probably your oxygen sensor or Temp II sensor is bad. I replaced mine (can't remember which) and all was good. Below is what...
• Oxs lite stays on.............
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 18:02:33 EST
  Hey Volks, I went on a camping trip this weekend and somewhere along the way the oxygen sensor light came on. Engine seemed to...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:27:17 -0700
  ...wrote: > > I'm not certain, but I think it's the Oxygen sensor. But on mine, I think > there may be sufficient room to...
• more info on '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 23:57:45 EDT
  ...As far as the oxygen sensor, there was no previous trouble with it. I will check the connection. Thanks again. Jeff
• Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 18:16:20 -0500
  At 06:12 PM 2/24/2002, Robert Steven Fish wrote: >Holy Mackeral! Groan.... d -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 16 May 2008 19:43:02 -0500
  ...my oxygen sensor today, by > > which I mean I warmed up the car, and then checked the voltage coming off > > the sensor wire with...
• Oxygen Sensor splice instructions?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 13:53:04 -0800
  Today I ordered an O2 sensor fr Bus Depot. They said that instructions were not included, suggested I check the list archives. Frank G...
• Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 19:32:08 -0400
  ...Oxygen sensors can be tested, using a scope or even a good high impedence voltmeter. The sensor itself "puts out" from 0 to 1...