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• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:56:34 -0700
  ...I did - new oil pressure relief valve and spring - new oil pressure sensors - put oil under the top mark on dipstick (2mm under) - install...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:10:31 -0700
  ...Replacing Oil Pressure Sensors on a 2.1L WBX I don't do my own 'wrenching' but often hang around my mechanics shop when...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:00:39 -0500
  ...After learning that my pressure was ok from the gauge, I replaced both sensors with proper new pressure sensors. This didn't stop the...
• Re: Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:29:49 -0600
  If your engine and its dynamic oil pressure monitoring system are both stock, you have two pressure sensors, located in the two places referenced...
• Oil pressure sensor confusion (Was: Before I buy an engine ...)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:34:37 -0400
  I'm following up on all the advice I received for my '87 Westy's low oil pressure problem. The warning light and buzzer...
• Oil P&T sensor - Vanagon application
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL PJETRAJ
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 12:38:58 EST
  ...for the Oil Temp & Pressure sensors My boss has a 91 H2O Vanagon carat(?) He said that his oil pressure light comes on when...
• Re: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 06:46:07 -0800
  ...It s normally open (off) and closes with sufficient > pressure. This if the wires to the two sensors are reversed the light > operation will...
• Re: The buzzer goes, oil sensor wires fixed ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 09:23:07 -0500
  ...Be careful the wires did not get crossed to the sensors. The switches are reversed logic. The low pressure is normally closed, opening with...
• Re: Tiico Oil Cooler / Aftermarket oil pressure gauges
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:03:56 -0400
  ...I have found electric oil pressure gauge but NO metric threaded sensors/senders. the sender on one brand has 1/8" tapered pipe threads...
• Re: Oil pressure sensor confusion (Was: Before I buy an engine ...)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 23:02:37 -0400
  ...Oil pressure sensor confusion (Was: Before I buy an engine ...) >I'm following up on all the advice I received for my >'87 Westy...
• Re: Installation of Engine Oil Temp. Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
  Sat, 13 Apr 1996 09:31:45 -0600
  ...adapters) for using the pressure relief gallery. Thanks in advance Joe Helwig '64 bug wannabe bus owner Re: Installation of Engine Oil Temp. Sensors
• Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L
  Historical mailing list - Graham Benoit
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 10:44:53 -0600
  Has anyone had a problem with the oil pressure warning system on a 1986L? My mechanic has replaced both sensors and the dashboard warning...
• Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 May 2014 18:26:24 -0500
  ...the oil pressure buzzer and light go > off no matter which "similar" filter I used. This sounds like failed OP sensors. Replace them both...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:44:09 -0500
  ...Later model vans have two oil pressure sensors to serve this system. mcneely
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:17:43 -0800
  ...Oil pressure and oil temperature possible? The current FW version supports the display of oil pressure and oil temperature, provided appropriate sensors (oil temperature...
• The buzzer goes, oil sensor wires fixed ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 17 Jan 2015 22:44:38 -0800
  ...Looked at the wires and found the high pressure sensor’s wire unhooked. Re-connected and the buzzer was still going. Then I found...
• Re: 2.1L Engine: Oil Pressure Senders faulty reading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 17:42:08 -0500
  The high and low pressure sensors have different switch operation. Low is normally closed, opening with adequate pressure. High is normally open, closing with...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 12:37:14 -0700
  oil buzzer ON for these possible reasons: - wrong oil grade - wrong type/brand of oil filter - bad/defective oil pressure sensors - bad/defective oil...
• oil pressure/temp sensor location
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 10:15:34 -0700 (PDT)
  I am trying to install oil pressure and oil temp gauges on my 1984 1.9L Vanagon engine. I have a couple of questions...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:21:48 -0600
  The temp and oil pressure sensors are brand new. The grounds are clean because we cleaned them. The tps is adjusted perfect. The other...
• Re: 91 vannie oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:05:09 -0400
  ...thank you for the reply new engine 25 miles on it, new sensors,german, new bearings, oil pump etc, great oil pressure. rune great...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:37:39 EDT
  ...thank you for the reply new engine 25 miles on it, new sensors,german, new bearings, oil pump etc, great oil pressure. rune great...
• Re: OIL LIGHT AND BUZZER
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 01:25:03 -0400
  ...Also, you might want to actually verify the oil pressure by attaching an accurate gauge in place of one of the sensors. Should have...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:05:14 -0600
  ...doesn't trigger until the pressure gets a little lower. I bought both the gas and diesel sensors and switched to the diesel one...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:05:43 EDT
  ...most likely 2.1L high pressure oil sender that is bad.. pain to replace.. chris has brand new german sensors on a new rebuilt...
• Couple Quick Questions!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 14:23:57 -0800
  ...Where does the temp gauge gets its reading from, which sensors? 2. What is the normal running pressure of the 2.1 cooling system...
• Re: � � � Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:51:53 EST
  ...capability of the sensors and definitely not to the older current sensing bimetallic systems so often used as OEM sensors. We are in agreement...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 16:19:02 -0500
  ...wrong type/brand of oil filter > > - bad/defective oil pressure sensors > > - bad/defective oil pressure sensor connections > > - too much oil in the engine (3...
• Sensors or what else?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 11:28:02 -0700
  I have tested the wires going to the oil pressure senders and both of them don't light up the tester while the light...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:28:30 -0600
  ...very strange, we are >>> stumped. >>> >>> What we have already tried: >>> Grounds are clean >>> Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in...
• RE: oil pressure/temp sensor location
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 12:36:21 -0700
  ...oil pressure/temp sensor location I am trying to install oil pressure and oil temp gauges on my 1984 1.9L Vanagon engine. I...
• 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:10:31 -0600
  ...Grounds are clean Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor...
• HUD Display for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:47:27 -0800
  I figured, as long as we are talking about tire pressure sensors and such. I thought, well, it is Friday and all. I would...
• Vanagon Oil Pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Phil Meyers
  Thu, 20 Jul 95 09:38:21 -0500
  Hey yall- I was planning on installing a electric oil pressure gauge in my 84 westie. However, there are two oil pressure sensors for...
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  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 2 Jun 2021 05:09:48 -0700
  Keep in mind there are 3 temp sensors. The 3rd sensor for the gauge has a different ohm range than the other ones. Swapping...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:26:36 -0700
  ...wrong type/brand of oil filter >> >> - bad/defective oil pressure sensors >> >> - bad/defective oil pressure sensor connections >> >> - too much oil in the engine (3...
• Tiico Oil Cooler / Aftermarket oil pressure gauges
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 12:49:47 -0700
  ...I have found electric oil pressure gauge but NO metric threaded sensors/senders. the sender on one brand has 1/8" tapered pipe threads...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:20:55 -0700
  ...very strange, we are stumped. > > What we have already tried: > Grounds are clean > Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in...
• Re: Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:47:57 -0400
  ...had a problem with the oil pressure warning system on a 1986L? My >mechanic has replaced both sensors and the dashboard warning device. It...
• Re: bleeding system
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:06:23 -0500
  ...pressure cap on, and you shouldn't have any more problems. John Rodgers 88GL Driver Dan Johnston wrote: > I've just replaced both sensors...
• Re: Cheap TPMS ( tire pressure monitor) quick review
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 15 Feb 2020 01:07:42 +0000
  ...wheel, I wonder how long before other sensors could be added wirelessly to a vehicle? Oil pressure and temperature? Water temperature? Transmission? Maybe this...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:31:51 -0600
  ...very strange, we are >>>> stumped. >>>> >>>> What we have already tried: >>>> Grounds are clean >>>> Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:17:47 -0600
  ...very strange, we are > stumped. > > What we have already tried: > Grounds are clean > Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in...
• Re: Use Fuel Pressure Tester to Test Cooling System Pressure? (engine running)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 May 2017 17:46:38 -0400
  A gauge for coolant pressure should have full scale reading of at least 20-25 psi since you're expecting readings up to 15...
• Re: 91 vannie oil lite and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:41:33 -0500
  ...new engine 25 miles on it, new sensors,german, > new bearings, oil pump etc, great oil pressure. rune great. has to be in > the...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 16:03:13 -0500
  ...sensors, which I am told measure too high as well as too low oil pressure on the engine. I can understand too low pressure...
• Re: OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:02:48 -0500
  Zoltan, just wait till you see where those sensors are and how hard they are to get to. Do this: find the plug between...
• Re: Oil P&T sensor - Vanagon application
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 13:52:06 -0600
  ...for the Oil Temp & Pressure sensors > My boss has a 91 H2O Vanagon carat(?) > He said that his oil pressure light comes on when...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:54:30 +0000
  ...In fact, most (all) of the sensors are called "coolant temperature sensors". Not trying to be a smarty pants, that's just my understanding...
• Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 14 May 1995 23:55:38 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any recommendations for > effective setups? Do you recommend remote sensors or a "real" line all > the way up to the front?? Remote electric sensors...
• Re: Oil presure sensors
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Mon, 17 May 2010 14:12:34 -0400
  http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_919/oil_pressure_switch.html On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 2:01 PM, Jay lefstein...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:21:14 -0700
  ...a pressure sender on 1 those 1/8" NPT ports that are machined on each side of the plate for oil gauges sensors http...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT/ALARM
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:13:22 -0500
  ...I started getting an oil pressure alarm below 3100 rpm after the engine has warmed up. I replaced both oil pressure sensors, and just...
• O2 sensor premature failure.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:31:20 -0800
  ...After reading about the many O2 sensors, I feel it's time to look at the FUEL PRESSURE Regulator. If you can, verify that...
• Vanagon syndome
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:52:52 -0500
  After about a year of tracing down contact corrosion, hall senders, O2 sensors, AFM, fuel pressure etc. , my problem is fixed. 83-85 vanagons...
• Re: Oil Pressure Sensors
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 23:41:00 -0400
  ...any guidance on this. > > Mark Smith Hi Mark, Stick with the 0.3B & 0.9B thresholds-that's plenty of oil pressure. Regards, John
• Re: Tiico Oil Cooler / Aftermarket oil pressure gauges
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:46:39 EDT
  In a message dated 7/26/02 12:04:50 AM, dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET replied: >VDO has sensors with the proper 10mm threads. > >From...
• Re: making a Tach
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 06:56:34 -0600
  ...I use an electric oil pressure gauge attached to a switch. The switch has pressure sensors inputs for oil, fuel, and coolant pressure. And...
• Re: Oil temps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:23:44 -0400
  ...Note that stock sensors do not turn on light until pressure down to 3-6psi. If engine was rebuilt, case probably not align bored...
• Re: Spring Maintenance...(long)
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 01:09:49 EST
  ...They are oil pressure sensors. Jim Davis