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Re: Which O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:55:03 -0500
...Jeffrey Vickers wrote: > I've been getting stumbling/missing between 3 and 4K rpm so I > disconnected my O2 sensor and it seems to...
Re: 1986GL update
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Sun, 6 May 2001 20:10:20 -0700
...Der O2 sensor ist links unten beim Auspuff. Der Stecker f�r den O2 sensor ist links im Motorraum. Wenn der O2 sensor getrennt...
Re: O2 Sensor Voltage
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 3 Feb 2001 16:44:42 -0700
...In other words if the fuel injection system is in proper adjustment, you should be able to disconnect the O2 sensor, and read the...
Re: oxs light came on
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 17:41:59 -0600
From what I understand these O2 sensors are comprised of a platinum cap over a zircon tip. When heated, the fluctuating oxygen/co2 molecules...
Re: More 91 syncro troubleshoot ?'s
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 14 Jul 1998 07:50:39 -0400
Dear Nathaniel, This is precisely the same thing that happened to me just two weeks ago -- I properly installed a "generic" O2 sensor and...
Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 24 Jul 1996 13:55:28 CST6CDT
...converter. > The O2 sensor is really stuck in the converter. so, > > 1)If I use heat to get it out, will it damage the...
O2 sensor problems
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 23:52:50 -0700
...This problem only occurs when the O2 sensor is connected to the ECU. When I disconnect the O2 sensor from the ECU, the problem...
Re: Engine o2 out of spec
Historical mailing list - Dennis Bergey
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 10:18:27 -0800
Replaced the O2 Sensor twice. No difference. Checked everything in the Bentley Manual. Everything. Replaced just about everything anyway, just in case. -----Original Message...
Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:23:50 -0500
Two possibilities - O2 sensor or Vanagon Syndrome. The easy one is to run it until it happens again, then stop, disconnect the O2 Sensor...
Re: update on decreased mileage after tuneup problem
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 07:14:48 -0700
> In a message dated 98-06-09 20:11:07 EDT, raven@HALCYON.COM writes: > > O2 sensor is working and is not grounded or...
Re: O2 sensor testing
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 21:44:27 -0800
Hello to all, while on the topic of O2 sensors: if i understand correctly if the sensor shows no volts (bad sensor or no...
O2 sensor/CO meter schematic request
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Thu, 12 Oct 1995 15:51:31 -0600 (MDT)
...of the O2 sensor/CO meter from the web? I don't have web access right now, only email. Thanks in advance, Jack
O2 sensor monitor gadget any one have the link,
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:36:20 -0500
Hi Volks, Any body have the link for the O2 sensor monitor gadget that some one was sell. I built a new computer and...
Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - Steve D
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:20:43 -0800
...splice the connector for a Ford O2 sensor into your wiring harness, and buy the Ford O2 sensor at your local FLAPS for about...
How to remove O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:37:41 -0400
I just started to replace my O2 sensor on my 2.2 wbx. No,luck using my wrenches . Everything is rusted together. The catalytic...
Re: O2 Sensorama, was: A few unrelated questions
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:19:22 -0400
...O2 Sensorama, was: A few unrelated questions > > O2 sensor not important, eh? Just for 'clean air wack-o's' eh? > >> From a functionality/engineering...
O2 sensor is...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 May 1996 11:15:15 -0700
...An O2 sensor is an entirely different beast- it produces a voltage indicating the presence/absense of O2 (Can't remember which way at...
Re: fuel pump?
Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
Tue, 2 Sep 1997 23:58:40 -0600
...To check the effect of the o2 sensor, I > connected my + lead on the volt meter to the sensor connection (when the > van is...
Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:17:41 -0700
...to ECU. | |I gather the O2 heater element provides a sort of |"convenience"; it heats up the O2 sensor so the engine |management can...
Re: Oxygen Sensor Simulator
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, www.vwrack.com
Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:37:10 -0700
On 11/15/06, Alistair Bell <albell@uvic.ca> wrote: > for all those O2 sensor aficionados on the list: > > > http://www.bobblick.com/techref...
mileage decrease after tuneup?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:47:22 -0700
Following a recent tuneup (plugs, rotor, cap) and O2 sensor change my mileage has dropped almost 3mpg (from ~18 to ~15). I just replaced...
Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list - marcus
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:53:06 -0700
...Bought a "stock" O2 sensor, > plugged it in and all was well again. > > So moral of the story? Either the generic O2 sensor I...
Re: O2 sensor testing
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 13:47:56 -0600
...O2 sensor testing Is there a way to check if the O2 is operating under normal parameters?
Re: OXS Light... what model years was it used
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Fri, 22 Nov 2002 14:40:55 -0500
Hi, My 90 Carat does have an O2 sensor and cat, but no OXYS light. There is a sticker inside the license plate holder...
Re: o2 sensor didn't solve it
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:11:32 -0600
...Third, and the most recent - it was the O2 sensor - actually a bad connection where the O2 sensor was spliced in - but the effect...
Re: O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Sat, 6 Feb 1999 14:52:52 -0500
Peter - Removed my O2 sensor last summer to replace it and used a propane torch to heat the bugger up and had no trouble...
diagnostic help? running rich(?)...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:39:06 -0700
...So, I unplug the O2 sensor plug, re start and it stays smooth.... So me thinks I have a problem involving the O2 sensor...
Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:47:12 -0500
I jumped on this thread a little late, but it looks like you are trying to plug up the O2 sensor hole on your...
FS: O2 Sensor and AFM Harness...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:34:10 -0600
...Prices are $30 for the O2 sensor and $40 for the Harness including shipping, or $65 if you take both including shipping (within U...
Re: ECU or O2 sensor ?
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Fri, 27 May 2005 18:49:42 -0400
...I >> replaced> two O2 sensors before getting smart enough to check the >> wiring. An '86 >>> should have the three wire O2 Sensor so my...
Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:38:35 -0500
...In many cars, the computer sends out a bias voltage of 0.45 through the O2 sensor wire. If the sensor is not warm...
Re: O2 sensor light on means?
Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
Sun, 8 Jun 1997 17:30:42 -0400
The O2 sensor light coming on basically means nothing. The light is connected to a mileage counter in line with the speedometer cable. The...
Re: Re[2]: Vanagon O2 Sensors
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:36:57 EDT
...The O2 sensor is important enough that VW not only put the sensor on the car, but went to the added expense of adding...
Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:56:08 -0400
...Or when its characteristics have changed... >That said, your situation with disconnecting the O2 sensor instead of the >gauge and the resulting response tells...
Re: 83' fuel consumption is UNREAL
Historical mailing list - Booker C. Bense
Mon, 8 Jul 1996 09:58:56 -0700 (PDT)
...A bad O2 sensor will drop your mileage in half. My '84 Vanagon went from 10mpg to 19pmg when I replaced the O2 sensor...
O2 Sensor
Historical mailing list - Bill H.
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 12:36:41 -0800
Having trouble with my engine again (88GL) and it seems to be related to the O2 sensor. It had been stalling a couple of...
Re: O2 sensor/CO meter schematic http address request
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Thu, 12 Oct 1995 19:54:57 -0600 (MDT)
Hi All (again), Could someone please post the address for the O2 sensor/CO meter on the list? I've gotten two requests for...
Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:36:33 -0500
Anyone have the bosch part number for the universal heated O2 sensor for an 89 vanagon? I have my wires that i want to...
Re: O2 Sensor - situation 90' 2.1 (kinda long)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:35:22 -0400
...I have use a variety of O2 sensors, never noticed any difference. YMMV. Ken http://neksiwel.20m.com/
Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 17:42:42 -0400
...o2 Sensor on 2.1L > > I had a really good look at the wire sheath, and it does not look like > coaxil cable at...
Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:10:37 -0700
...I gather the O2 heater element provides a sort of "convenience"; it heats up the O2 sensor so the engine management can get into...
O2 Sensor Part number
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:41:06 -0800
...was the wrong generic three wire > sensor. >> > > Mark, > > Are you able to give me the part number for the correct O2 sensor? > > Thanks, > Rich
O2 Sensor Part number
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:41:06 -0800
...was the wrong generic three wire > sensor. >> > > Mark, > > Are you able to give me the part number for the correct O2 sensor? > > Thanks, > Rich
Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:40:16 EST
...Maybe the Vanagon sensor is cheaper to replace but at the Honda dealership where I work some of the heated O2 sensors are as...
Re: O2 sensor problems
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:29:30 -0500
...Disconnecting the O2 sensor should be the first >step. If the engine still runs poor, find the problem. If the engine >runs perfect, then...
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: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:56:32 EST
Diagnosing Oxygen Sensors: The oxygen sensor is really a simple device : It tells the engine computer how much O2 (oxygen) is left in the...
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...
Re: 81 Westy - should it have an O2 sensor or not?
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Mon, 11 May 1998 17:57:51 EDT
...I was speaking with a local VW guru who told me that all the FI > equipped motors had an O2 sensor, except that mine...
Re: O2 sensor, Help Needed
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Sun, 14 Sep 1997 09:06:56 -0700
Jack Ck wrote: > > Howdy, > My O2 sensor on my 87'Wolfburg seems "stuck" I tried removing it with my > O2 sensor socket and a...
Re: more o2 trouble
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 10:23:13 -0800
I'd try to figure out what's the matter here, since the car was designed to run *with* the O2 sensor. It sounds...
1984 Vanagon O2 Sensor Removal ?
Historical mailing list - Doug Smith
Sat, 12 Sep 1998 10:24:58 EDT
Can anyone offer suggestions for getting an old, stubborn O2 sensor out so I can install a new one? I have tried WD-40...
Charge light and O2 sensor light malfunction 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 27 May 2004 08:09:26 -0700
...Charge light and O2 sensor light malfunction 87 Westy Both lights remain on even though I'm charging well and the O2 reset = switch...
Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:08:34 -0400
...Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak? > > > This past weekend I averaged 5 mpg and there was a lot of unburned > fuel coming...
Re: O2 Sensor or lack thereof
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 May 1997 14:40:46 PST
...O2 sensor. >- Jeff >'80 Westi was non-CA now is CA > - - - - - - - - - >Chaz: >I am not familiar with any FI vehicles without an O2 sensor. >
Ground for O2 Sensor?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 14 Sep 2000 10:29:00 -0400
Somebody made an interesting comment yesterday about the O2 sensor not grounding through rusty exhaust systems. Then somebody said their engine problems went away...
Re: Oxs lite stays on.............
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 27 Oct 2002 20:33:59 -0600
...It is not a read-out warning light from the O2 sensor. It does signify that that life limit of the O2 sensor is...
Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 08:08:39 -0600
...Our digifants assume any voltage from the o2 sensor is correct. If you have a bad ground, bad o2 wire, bad sensor it can...
Re: Digifant problem update
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sat, 15 Jun 2002 20:33:10 -0500
>>Sounds like it may be a cold start problem- checked the temp 2 sensor? > also it might be failing when the O2 sensor warms...
Re: Running HOT!, help, '80
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 3 Jul 1997 07:28:34 -0700 (PDT)
On Thu, 3 Jul 1997, Jeff Carver wrote: > O2 sensor output: undetectable voltage, if any. This confirms that I > am running lean? Or a...