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• Re: low gas milage?
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 21:23:06 -0500
  ...low gas milage? > i though i had this one nailed, but i guess not. > 1.9, 84. > cleaned afm, new temp2 and oxygen sensor...
• wet spastic oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 21:11:44 -0500
  ...the oxygen sensor. I pulled over and disconnected the O2 sensor from the ecu and attached a meter to the O2 sensor wire. It...
• Re: Latest on the Rough Running '90 Carat....@#$%&!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 16:59:26 -0700
  sounds like a bad oxygen sensor, temp2 or fuel pressure regulator. First unhook the oxygen sensor and drive it w/o one. It will...
• Re: 91 Westy in Hackensack, NJ
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Sep 1996 19:37:43 PST
  I have always wondered if some type of actual milage information could be gleaned from the" oxygen-sensor elapsed-milage switch" which is inline...
• Re: tiico o2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 11:40:19 -0700
  ...Also, if you timing is off or you mixture is too rich you'll get oxygen sensor fault codes. matthew 86 syncro westy tiico...
• Throttle Stuck
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 20:43:03 -0400
  Just replaced Oxygen Sensor...Temp 2 sensor and cleaned idle stabilizer... Now my new problem is my gas pedal/throttle is sticking on my...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:23:35 -0400
  ...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: Runs great--for a minute or two ??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 11:48:40 -0600
  ...As always > we have oxygen sensors and tempII sensors in stock if you need them. > > Hope this helps, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > www...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:18:50 -0700
  ...green wire) http://www.ngk.com.au/oxygen-sensors/technical-information/how-to-test-oxygen-sensors On 6/25/16, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail...
• Re: 88 vanagon oxs light
  Historical mailing list - peterleolkes
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 19:37:47 +0930
  Where is the Oxygen sensor light? I have an '89 Syncro - have had it since new. Peter Leolkes Adelaide Australia Joel Walker wrote: > > On...
• Re: Measuring oxygen sensor output...bad air flow meter?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 23:42:11 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jbclem wrote: > > I'm measuring the voltage output from a new oxygen sensor(w/disconnected > wire) and getting an...
• Re: Oxygen sensor wiring question.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:45:05 -0400
  At 07:06 AM 6/13/2002, Vanagon man wrote: >3 wires...2 white, 12v to heater >one green with shielding........... signal david -- David...
• bosch info: vanagons 1983-85 water-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:06:32 CDT
  ...101 0 280 140 101 Oxygen Sensor w/Connector 0 258 001 929 0 258 001 929 Oxygen Sensor w/o Connector 0 258...
• more bosch info: 1983-1985 water-cooled buses
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 16:41:47 CDT
  ...101 0 280 140 101 Oxygen Sensor w/Connector 0 258 001 929 0 258 001 929 Oxygen Sensor w/o Connector 0 258...
• Re: Stubborn Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 21:37:35 -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: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:09:07 EDT
  In a message dated 8/30/2010 12:16:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ramblinvan@GMAIL.COM writes: M18 x 1.5 Same...
• Re: gas consumption
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 16:05:25 EST
  Have you ever thought of replacing the Oxygen sensor? If this is worn out or defective it could be the root of your problem...
• Re: 060412 AFM question
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:16:28 -0400
  ...I have the Federal model motor so no oxygen sensor to > use as a guide. > > Thanks, > Jake > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: O2 Sensor, Bucking etc.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 19:02:17 EST
  ...Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- Diagnosing Oxygen Sensors: The oxygen sensor is really a simple...
• Re: Subject: No low end Power
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:09:04 -0500
  Dan, I had a similar problem in my 85, Over time I found that when the oxygen sensor goes bad or if there was...
• Smog! Won't Pass????
  Historical mailing list - First Name Last Name
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:57:58 -0700
  ...Have installed new oxygen sensor. Need recommendations of what else to test. Warren C. ------------------------------------------------------------ --== Sent via Deja.com ==-- http://www.deja.com/
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:20:58 -0800
  ...oxygen sensor and alternator lights At 1:27 PM -0600 2/22/2000, HERMANN DE BOER wrote: >When I start my van both the...
• Re: slightly oily plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 08:37:49 -0500
  Warren, I have noticed when using the splice type oxygen sensors, that sometimes during installation the tabs on the male end of the connection...
• Re: BAD gas mileage and injector service
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:08:03 -0400
  ...Have you actually done that? It could only work if the torch flame shields the hot end of the sensor from oxygen. Yours, David
• Re: rich running van SOLVED! thanks Gerry S.
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 16:18:47 -0700
  ...Gerald Skerblitz, our former listmaster, pointed out that the oxygen sensor wire was coaxial in nature- it is a layer of green plastic insulation...
• Re: What do folks do when replacing Calforina Air Cooled Vanagon Exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 24 May 2003 10:23:03 -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: New Engine + New Oxy Sensor = Off Idle Stumble Problem??
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:03:36 -0700
  ...When the new engine I went in, I replaced >injectors, hoses (fuel and water) and a Bosch "universal" three wire >Oxygen Sensor. > > >I think...
• Re: Baffled
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:03:34 -0500
  ...Once it warm, it is fine. > > Now, I changed the temp II sensor, the Oxygen > > sensor, looked at the vacuum lines (although did not...
• Re: VW Fuel Injection Information (was SS header)
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:46:31 -0400
  In a message dated 97-09-19 16:30:56 EDT, Sean Bartnik correctly corrected me: << Actually, the oxygen sensor is a battery rather...
• Re: 02 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 2 May 2002 11:35:08 -0400
  Once the sensor is hot, it will produce a voltage based on how much oxygen is left in the exhaust. A higher voltage (.7...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor HELP.....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:51:37 -0400
  I would re-connect it. I have been told a rich mixture tends to wash the lubricant off the cylinder walls increasing ring wear...
• Help with loping engine
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 18:34:14 -0400
  ...Could it be the oxygen sensor? Has anyone had this problem? Thanks in advance. George in Columbus, GA
• Re: 1986GL update
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 6 May 2001 20:10:20 -0700
  Dieter, Kann wohl sein da� der Oxygensensor kaputt ist. Versuch mal den Oxygensensor (O2 sensor) beim Stecker abzutrennen. Manchmal hilft das. Dann weist du...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:23:07 -0500
  My solution was to use a small radiator hose clamp around the body of the sensor and a piece of copper wire that grounds...
• Re: shielded wire for oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 22 May 2008 14:18:37 -0400
  ...Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> >> >>> pickle vanagon wrote: >>> >>>> I'm planning on running a wire from my oxygen sensor up to the front of...
• Re: hesitation off the line
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:59:27 -0400
  ...Performance with a warm engine improved somewhat when I disconnected the Idle Stabilizer Valve, and improved radically when the oxygen sensor was disconnected. Looking...
• Re: Thread pitch / hole size for 1.9 WBX O2 / oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:21:14 -0500
  ...be smaller than the 18 x 1.5 of the O2 sensor and larger than a 14 mm spark plug and concluded it was...
• Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude"
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:53:58 -0600
  ...I thought the oxygen sensor, the AFM, and the computer took care of all this within programming limits. mcneely > > David -- David McNeely
• Re: Oxygen Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 14:32:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...No, the O2 sensor is a form of battery, and sends out voltage in response to the difference between oxygen in the exhaust and...
• intermittant rich running problem
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 26 May 2009 11:04:01 EDT
  ...The oxygen sensor voltage seems to be swinging between .1-.7 volts with the engine warmed up. Thanks for any help that you can...
• Re: oxygen sensor replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 13:58:25 -0500
  ...i send the sensor back >and try to find one with an impressive amount of wire >attached to the sensor already....any ideas appreciated...
• Re: O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:27:54 -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...
• Re: Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 16:59:22 -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...
• Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ????
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:27:45 +0100
  ...since the Oxygen Sensor LED is just a "dumb" little odometer driven warning light, you could just use that. Either replace it with your...
• Re: ac compressor wire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 May 2001 21:32:19 -0400
  ...Sounds like the oxygen sensor... d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation"
• Pop sound in the rear...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 03:40:47 EDT
  ...Does it mean timing is off? Or a bad oxygen sensor? Please advise. Jim W88kender Northridge, Ca. [text/html]
• emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:14:39 EDT
  ...cap, rotor and/or oxygen sensor or cat. converter (PASSed on report...), or ......? CO PASSed (.15 @ idle, .44 @ 2500 rpm). Everything else VALID, N...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 16 May 2008 23:38:43 -0700
  ...the oxygen sensor is only about 4000 miles old. Anyways, the reason I was checking the oxygen sensor voltage in the first place, is...
• Removing Oxygen Sensor tips needed, broken O2 sensor cause backfire?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:25:11 EDT
  I've been struggling with O2 sensor, I used heat, rust free stuff, a chisel and stopped short of a dremel..ain't no...
• Re: Engine and Transmission Swap BS: was Thinking Swap ...(Now Full)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 09:41:46 -0400
  ...There is a provision for wiring the oxygen sensor, but at the present it is DIY, not part of the kit. Pretty easy and...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 23:59:28 -0500
  ...As a last resort, could he hacksaw the sensor off and then drill it out as if it were a bolt? _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:52:21 -0800
  ...You can get generic splice-in 3 wire oxygen sensors for 40ish or so. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Emissions, engine swaps, full-flow filters, 76 balls
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 18:13:18 -0800
  ...Only problem in in lamda systems, with oxygen sensors, the oxygen sensor has a murder-suicide pact with the cat.- if the oxygen sensor...
• Help!! Black Smoke..3400RPM tops 87 Synchro
  Historical mailing list - Roger & Zoe Ann Banker
  Sat, 25 Oct 1997 13:36:40 -0400
  ...Air Box and Oxygen Sensor was replaced last year. Disconnecting Oxygen Sensor doesn't help. When it is at it's worst, engine will...
• Re: Mustn't it be the ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 03:29:13 UT
  ...The oxygen sensor is new, replaced when I got it smoged, so it shouldn't be the problem. BUT, the other day after it...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sun, 21 May 2017 08:44:27 -0400
  If it is the oxygen sensor wiring there is an easy way to tell for sure. When the van is running poorly, turn the...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 10:05:58 -0500
  At 12:12 AM 12/25/2002, The Bus Depot wrote: >end of life, and relocate the new 02 sensor there, leaving the old...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 16:29:54 -0700
  My '81 has done this for most of its life. In the warmer seasons, it sometimes goes off if the idle moves up enough...
• Re: Still running rich, now what
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 17:44:59 -0300
  ...The temp sensors were the exact same ohms > and were correct with temperatures (did it twice), oxygen sensor wire is > ok, oxygen sensor is...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - batt./OXYS dash lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:29:35 -0500
  ...Can I run my engine w/o an oxygen sensor and ignore the lights? If so, what harm would that do? Thanks for info...