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• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:09:50 -0400
  ...Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use >> my touch to heat the sensor ? Any ideas would be great. I...
• Re: Low Engine Temps
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 16:07:38 -0500
  ...Closer examination of the old sensor showed cracks in the plastic where the plastic covers the metal sensor probes.Perhaps the cracks were allowing...
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:29:30 -0500
  ...If the sensor is wrong (sensor problems, wire problems, ECU problems, exhaust leaks) then it will force the engine to run badly. >Connect a...
• Clarification Re: Coolant Leak...DO NOT FEAR...(Flame prevention, for me)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 17:22:29 EST
  ...I discovered that the new gasket that came with the sensor was too big, and was not allowing the sensor to go in far...
• Re: 02 mixture questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 12:47:13 -0700
  ...O2 mixture questions > > >>>I have several questions when it comes to adjusting my mixture using the > oxygen sensor. > >>> 1. Do I have to disconnect...
• O2 sensors effect on power
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:22:11 -0800
  The O2 sensor is only used on engines with catalytic convertors. The pre cat Bosch fuel injection system is quite capable of giving accurate...
• O2 sensors effect on power
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:22:11 -0800
  The O2 sensor is only used on engines with catalytic convertors. The pre cat Bosch fuel injection system is quite capable of giving accurate...
• Re: Level sensor for water tank
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:23:06 -0400
  > Any one know where to get the level sensor for the water tank ? Here: <http://www.busdepot.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=sink+sensor&dir...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 15:33:55 -0700
  ...It was in fact the O2 sensor ground wire (green slightly > larger gauge wire). Someone had mistakenly plugged it into the unused spade > connector...
• Re: O2 Sensor - Low Prices 3-wire in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:05:30 -0700
  At 01:08 PM 7/15/2004, Shawn Luft wrote: >Hi > >Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced 3-wire O2 sensor available in >Canada...
• Re: Thermostat housing differences, syncro and non-Temp 2 sensor plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:39:00 -0700
  ...The two wire sensor has one sensor and a ground. The single wire sensor is the same as the 1.9l vanagons. >> >> Dennis, >> >From...
• Coolant Temp Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 21:41:46 -0700
  Hey There! In an attempt to correct a cold idle (or lack thereof) situation I replaced the coolant sensor. Prior to replacing the coolant...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 01:33:47 +0000
  ...Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use > my touch to heat the sensor ? Any ideas would be great. I...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:24:49 -0700
  The ground IS made by the 02 sensor/exhaust connection itself. I was unsure whether the shielded cover of the harness-end of the...
• Re: EGR/oxygen sensor..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 09:58:36 -0500
  ...The EGR/OX2 sensor light is in no way connected to the oxygen sensor itself. The EGR/OX2 sensor light is intended to serve...
• Temp II Sensor install procedure
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 12:27:53 -0400
  ...Remove the electrical connector from the sensor and stash it. Get your screwdriver and remove the circlip holding the sensor in place. The circlip...
• knock sensor question
  Historical mailing list - mike malkovich
  Fri, 11 May 2001 18:22:54 -1000
  ...knock sensor for resistance.Bentley says "disconnect the sensor harness connector......and test for resistance between the two terminals of the knock sensor." That...
• Re: Generic O2 Sensor Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 07:41:13 -0700
  The Beck Arnely number below is for the heated, three wire, O2 sensor. I didn't correctly read the post as the request was...
• Re: O2-sensor voltage problems '84 1.9L -- Help needed lead voltages!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:02:55 -0400
  ...So yes you can measure a voltage on the O2 sensor input connection. Dennis, the resistance of a cold sensor is greater than 40...
• Another question about O2 sensors..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:45:06 -0700
  ...With lots of list help, I am pretty sure there was an issue with the O2 sensor, so I un plugged it and I...
• Re: what did i do? tempII sender
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:46:27 -0800
  ...the sender for the gauge is NOT the Temp II sensor. The Temp II sensor sends information to the ECU which uses this information...
• RapidIdle when Warm...
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:57:40 -0700
  ...Prime suspect has become the temperature sensor. Questions: Do some / most of the technical experts on the list agree that the temperature sensor is...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:24:09 -0700
  ...I am first going to change the O2 sensor and the Temp II sensor, see if that does it... Anyone have any comments? On...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:02:46 -0400
  The sensor does need a return path and it is done through the exhaust and engine. There has to be a complete circuit. The...
• Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:04:09 -0800
  ...I was amazed, the first time I tried it on a rusted up mess of an O2 sensor! mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 10:53:54 -0700
  Well, the original question was whether the O2 sensor was accomodating altitude changes, and basically, and indirectly it is, but this is not the...
• Re: O2 Sensor - 3-wire vs 1-wire
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 10:51:43 -0800
  ...The 3-wire has a heating element built into it to allow the sensor to be "in range" sooner, and allow lower emissions. The...
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:34:51 -0400
  You might also want to make sure the O2 sensor wire (and any other wires) didn't get melted to one of your exhaust...
• Re: New 0xygen Sensor Alternative
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:27:16 -0700
  ...New 0xygen Sensor Alternative As many of you know, we have long offered two options for an '86-91 Vanagon 02 sensor: The stock...
• Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 19:15:35 -0500
  Darrell, Thank you for the information in the O2 sensor. I'm curious though, mine ( 1985 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX ) the O2 sensor...
• Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor-Fixed!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 17:06:35 -0800
  Muffler shop had to cut it out, it was like both the bung and sensor were oval. Idle was loping on the way over...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:33:53 +0000
  ...What > control module would you use to receive the "knock sensor" input and effect the > corresponding spark "advance"? > -Larry > > Mark Keller wrote: > > > I'm...
• O2 Sensor Source
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  23 Jun 96 19:48:11 EDT
  I expect I will need to replace my O2 sensor in the near future- how much should I expect to pay for one (3...
• 02 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Wed, 1 May 2002 15:24:51 -0700
  At warm idle my 02 sensor reads a pretty steady .9 or so volts. Reving the engine up to 3k or so produces little...
• Where's my O2 sensor - 1988 Weekender
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 24 Dec 2003 12:08:32 -0600
  Hey, I just noticed I don't have an O2 sensor on this 88. The exhaust pipes are different than my 84's too...
• cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:58:15 -0700
  Anyone know where to find an OEM-style cruise control speedometer sensor? Building a trip computer and thought I'd see how the old...
• Re: VDO dual sender versus Tee fitting & two senders
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 17:51:24 -0500
  ...A $25 oil pressure sensor vs a $2000+ engine ... Choose wisely, my friend. Metric and NPT sensors cost the same. You can find the...
• Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 11:38:42 -0500
  ...When you buy the temp sensor from me for $9 I always include this o-ring (I checked BD site and they sell the...
• Re: Where is the O2 sensor LED reset button?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 09:24:24 -0700
  ...Bentley says to change sensor and reset the mileage > counter. My sensor is only 2 years old so I think it's ok. The...
• Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:07:57 -0600
  ...Many O2 sensors are "tuned" to work within a range that determines where the mfr sticks them in the line. They have specific temperature...
• Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 21:23:54 -0400
  The heater element in a heated O2 sensor draws high current when cold, but tapers off when hot. The accepted method is to wire...
• Re: O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:21:20 -0400
  the oxygen sensor generates its own voltage but it is NOT 12 volts. you will only measure 12 volts if you are measuring a...
• Re: GoWesty exhaust and oxygen sensors
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 14 Nov 2018 06:08:46 -0800
  ...I believe it's present to insert an exhaust gas sensor for tuning purposes. That may be what you're seeing. -Mark On Tue...
• Re: Temp II sensor o-ring confusion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 22:40:17 -0700
  ...Temp II sensor o-ring confusion > I'm trying to resolve some confusion I've run into before I go to > install my new...
• Re: new O2 installed - engine dies
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 17:58:33 -0500
  ...Once the exhaust >starts to warm the oxygen sensor, aided by the internal oxygen sensor >heater, the oxygen sensor will start to produce a...
• Re: Drop in gas mileage update 2
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 12:22:55 -0600
  Interesting things about these O2 sensors. Potters have discovered the application of the automotive O2 sensor to the pottery business. In certain pottery operations...
• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 23:35:55 -0400
  > > go down from .92 to .45 and stumbling go away? > If the sensor cools off and goes off line you'll see 0.45V...
• O2 sensor wiring
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 15:38:00 -0800
  I have a replacement O2 sensor for my '86 Vanagon. It has two white wires, and one black wire. I am preparing to crimp...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 22:30:18 -0400
  Craig once the exhaust is sooted up you need disconnect the oxy sensor and drive the van or it just fouls out one sensor...
• O2 Sensor Disconnected=better mpg???
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 12:26:43 -0400
  ...I have replaced many parts to no avail (temp II, O2 sensor, wires, plugs, air filter, fuel pressure reg., AFM, ECU.....). I recently disconnected...
• Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...
  Historical mailing list - Taeke Takeon
  Fri, 16 May 2008 18:02:54 -0400
  O2 sensor isn't active at idle, or rather the lambda FI computer isn't active. On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 5:53...
• Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 17:24:31 -0700
  Lyle - Vanagons didn't go to a heated, 3 Wire O2 sensor until 1986 when Digifant FI was introduced. Your 85 is a Digijet...
• Thread pitch / hole size for 1.9 WBX O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:35:26 -0500
  ...Removed O2 sensor - actually had someone do it as I couldn't get it out. Go to install a new one and find threads...
• Re: Coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2008 17:02:24 -0700
  ...Mark John Reynolds wrote: > Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion...
• Re: O2 Sensor Questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:24:32 -0500
  ...I then disconnected the O2 sensor and all > is well again. Could it in fact be a screwed O2 sensor or the wire that...
• Re: O2 Sensor Questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:24:32 -0500
  ...I then disconnected the O2 sensor and all > is well again. Could it in fact be a screwed O2 sensor or the wire that...
• O2 sensor question.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 18:32:14 -0500
  ...The only option for putting the O2 sensor back in the current system, would have the O2 sensor only reading from one of the...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:56:40 -0700
  The 02 sensor does not need to be grounded, but the ECU reading it does. The millivolt current is generated chemically between two internal...
• Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:54:59 -0600
  ...regarding Bosh Oxygen sensor - same as at our favorite vendors > > http://www.autozone.com/engine-management/oxygen-sensor/bosch-oxygen-sensor/volkswagen/vanagon-2wd...
• Re: oxs light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:43:34 -0400
  ...OTOOH the sensor will *cause* running problems if there are exhaust leaks upstream or near the sensor, as oxygen enters the system through the...