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Is John right about the temp gauge
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 13:04:34 -0700
...My 87 clearly has the coolant sensor unrelated to the temperature sensor when the coolant level is low in the tank. The temperature gauge...
How easy is it to .....
Historical mailing list - David M
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:20:46 -0700
How easy is it to replace the AFM and the coolant temperature sensor? By 'coolant temperature sensor' I don't mean the sensor that...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 4 May 2008 15:48:45 -0700
...Bentley, "Water-cooled from 1986", shows a "sealing ring" for "temperature sensor coolant display", and there is a seal of some kind shown for...
temperature guage on 87 westy
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 2 Sep 2003 09:20:52 -0700
...coolant temperature guage and a 251 919 501, 2 pin black temperature sender for coolant temperature guage thermostat housing. I recall a second sensor...
Re: Is John right about the temp gauge
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 19:05:36 -0400
...My 87 clearly has the coolant sensor unrelated to the temperature sensor when the coolant level is low in the tank. The temperature gauge...
Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:38:58 -0800
...Check coolant level sensor for continuity. * Check for loose connection of wiring at terminal 14 connectors of instrument cluster, nuts of temperature gauge, ground...
Re: 83 temperature gauge goes berserk
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:27:39 -0700
There are 2 coolant temp sensors and 1 coolant level sensor. Which of the 3 were replaced? Mark Barb Cotton wrote: >mark drillock <drillock...
Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously
Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously
July 31, 1987
...Check coolant level sensor for continuity. * Check for loose connection of wiring at terminal 14 connectors of instrument cluster, nuts of temperature gauge, ground...
Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously
Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Temperature Gauge Light flashes intermittently / continuously
July 31, 1987
...Check coolant level sensor for continuity. * Check for loose connection of wiring at terminal 14 connectors of instrument cluster, nuts of temperature gauge, ground...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Mon, 5 May 2008 17:03:35 +0000
...Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat > housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O...
clarification please
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Feb 1997 19:20:20 -0500
Can someone please shed some light on a problem I am having concerning the coolant temperature sensor. Is the temperature coolant sensor the little...
Re: oil loss connected to power loss?
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Thu, 11 Dec 1997 11:40:46 -0600
...Coolant Temperature Sensor The symptoms you describe match the ones I experienced to a T. Tonya (aka the Coolant Temperature Sensor Crusader) 87 Vanagon...
Re: clarification please
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 26 Feb 1997 17:16:12 -0800
...Is the temperature coolant sensor the >little brass switch and the one with the plug the thermo-fan switch. The >guy at the local...
Re: Blinking Red Light--solved?
Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
Thu, 12 Aug 1999 17:31:31 -0400
...Check coolant level sensor for continuity. * Check for loose connection of wiring at terminal 14 connectors of instrument cluster, nuts of temperature gauge, ground...
Re: need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 17:23:34 -0400
Gary, there are two coolant temperature sensors: 1 pin sender, VW 049 919 501, for dash temperature gauge, is threaded 2 pin sender, VW...
Re: Weird Stuff----
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 12:14:46 -0600
...AFAIK the coolant pressure is > determined by the temperature sensor - if the pressure is high the computer assumes > that the temperature is high. That...
Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 4 May 2008 17:37:42 +0000
Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O...
Expansion Tank Sensor
Historical mailing list - Chad
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:58:09 -0400
What is the sensor it the expansion tank for???? Coolant temperature or amount of coolant in the engine or something different??? [text/html]
Re: How easy is it to .....
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:37:04 -0400
...the coolant temperature sensor? By > 'coolant temperature sensor' I don't mean the sensor that controls the temp > gauge, I mean the sensor that...
Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
February 29, 1992
CONDITION Coolant overheat / low coolant level indicator LED is flashing at normal coolant temperatures. SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to the list...
Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
February 29, 1992
CONDITION Coolant overheat / low coolant level indicator LED is flashing at normal coolant temperatures. SERVICE Check the coolant indicator LED according to the list...
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Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Wed, 2 Jun 2021 09:44:50 -0700
...I get it that the coolant tank sensor only identifies a coolant level issue and not temperature - for some reason I connected what you...
Re: temperature gauge under reporting temperature
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:52:01 -0400
...One day the coolant level sensor blew out of the expansion tank(I have heard of this happening before( one more way that you...
Re: Temperature Sensor Light/Difficulty Starting
Historical mailing list - madsen
Mon, 13 Dec 1999 04:09:40 -0500
...Temperature Sensor Light/Difficulty Starting > The coolant is always around the line in the reservoir. > > The light will blink when the coolant in the...
Sensors for accessory gauges
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:58:06 -0700
If anyone has added an accessory coolant temperature gauge, I'd be interested in knowing where they installed the temperature sensor for the gauge...
Re: Expansion Tank Sensor
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:37:06 -0800
...Chad wrote: > What is the sensor it the expansion tank for???? Coolant temperature > or amount of coolant in the engine or something different??? [text...
Re: 2 Cups low on coolant made my vanagon overheat?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 05:26:45 -0400
...a temperature sensor but a level sensor. perhaps your tank is designed the same way. in wasserboxer tank system if the coolant drops below...
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Historical mailing list - Pal, Robert
Wed, 12 May 1999 15:16:27 -0500
The needle on my coolant temperature gauge does not move. It never comes up into view. Does that sound like I need to replace...
Re: sensor in coolant reservir
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 12:03:37 -0800
...Now I am wondering whether the sensor has anything to > do with the temperature gauge or measures only coolant *level*. > > Also, a flashing light...
Re: low coolant indicator lamp
Historical mailing list
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 22:10:04 EDT
...blinky on my temperature gauge sometimes refuses to go out after startup even though the sensor is immersed in coolant. I understand from the...
Re: Weird Stuff----
Historical mailing list - David Richoux
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:48:49 -0800
...as I mentioned in another part of this thread, AFAIK the coolant pressure is determined by the temperature sensor - if the pressure is high...
Re: Is John right about the temp gauge
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 18:12:07 -0700
...My 87 clearly has the coolant sensor > unrelated to the temperature sensor when the coolant > level is low in the tank. The temperature gauge...
Re: Water Temperature Light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:08:19 -0500
...Water Temperature Light While on the subject of the coolant tank/sensor, how does the coolant sensor come out of the tank? Wanted to...
thanks on blinking water temp light and groups in Europe
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Sat, 13 May 2017 15:27:35 +0200
...2) Engine temperature exceeding about 15/16ths on the gauge. The coolant temperature sensor is a variable resistor. Its resistance DECREASES as the temperature...
Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 15:38:22 -0400
...Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on? Hi, The problem is that the temperature drop doesn't happen "briefly...
sensor in coolant reservir
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 14:16:57 EST
...Now I am wondering whether the sensor has anything to do with the temperature gauge or measures only coolant *level*. Also, a flashing light...
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: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 23:20:33 -0700
Neil, "The coolant temperature sensor is a temperature sensitive variable resistor sensor (less resistance as temperature increases). This sensor returns signals to the ECU...
Temp gauge function
Historical mailing list - John Patton
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:36:08 +0000
...The new coolant temp sensor is out of specifications (resistance too low)at normal operating temperature. too low resistance at hot idle allows too...
Temp sensor II replacement
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Sun, 23 Sep 2001 17:47:15 -0400
...Does anyone know if I replace the Temperature Sensor II if I should expect a gush of coolant? This sensor is the one on...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:23:40 -0400
...Check your manual and you'll find that that gauge is for coolant temperature (sender is on the thermostat housing), and the led responds...
Re: gauge recommendations
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:08:13 EST
...G-tech accelerometer, recording on road dyno. (in the mirror) digital compass with exterior temperature monitoring, switches with sensor in refrigerator. (additional sensor warning...
Re: Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:55:23 -0500
...Sensor, Temp II Sensor, Temperature Sensor for Fuel Injection (GoWesty), Coolant Temp Sensor (Van Again), Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (Bus Depot), Water Temperature Sensor...
Re: Coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 4 May 2008 18:40:31 -0400
...Can anyone tell me if the coolant gauge temperature sensor (in thermostat > housing - not the level sensor in the expansion tank) uses an O...
Re: Fw: Flashing Coolant light on a diesel van.
Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:53:58 -0400
...coolant, I presume my gage would respond by showing a lower temperature as the coolant drains out of the block and the temperature sensor...
Re: Water Temperature Light
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:58:32 -0800
While on the subject of the coolant tank/sensor, how does the coolant sensor come out of the tank? Wanted to pull mine the...
Re: 2 Cups low on coolant made my vanagon overheat?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 08:20:36 -0400
...a >temperature sensor but a level sensor. perhaps your tank is designed the >same way. in wasserboxer tank system if the coolant drops below...
Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sun, 13 Oct 1996 18:30:15 -0700
...The temperature LED sensor has not yet stopped blinking, and the indicator is all the way to the right (MAX temp) even though the...
need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 16:47:45 -0400
...Anyone know the dealer part number for the coolant temperature sensor on an 86 syncro? He cannot find a listing for it. He keeps...
Re: flashing LED
Historical mailing list - Karl
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:44:48 -0400
You meant to say coolant temperature gauge, right? ;-) If that is flashing it's probably the coolant level is low or the sensor not...
Re: coolant temperature sensor
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 10:57:38 -1000
...coolant temperature sensor > At 04:28 PM 6/6/2001, Mick Kalber wrote: > >My mech said he changed the coolant temperature sensor (whatever that...
Re: Coolant Level Sensor
Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:08:05 +0700
From Transporter manual, page 41: "If the lamp flashes when driving, either the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level is too...
Re: How easy is it to .....
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:35:23 -0700
...replace the AFM and the coolant temperature sensor? By 'coolant temperature sensor' I don't mean the sensor that controls the temp gauge, -- Neil...
Re: Sensors for accessory gauges
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:51:49 -0700
...has added an accessory coolant temperature > gauge, > I'd be interested in knowing where they installed > the temperature sensor > for the gauge. > > Also, are...
Re:Coolant Temp Indications
Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
Wed, 15 Nov 1995 20:16:22 -0800
...light part of the indicator, and the temperature sensor signal *only* (ie, no coolant level sensor) leading to the "gauge" part. The interesting part...
low coolant indicator lamp
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 12:02:33 EDT
The red blinky on my temperature gauge sometimes refuses to go out after startup even though the sensor is immersed in coolant. I understand...
Re: Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Hotch
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 12:25:10 -0400
...The temperature LED sensor has not yet stopped blinking, and > the indicator is all the way to the right (MAX temp) even though the...
Replacing the Temperature Sensor
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Sat, 25 Apr 1998 14:37:13 -0700
Hi I have decided to replace the coolant sensor I have the sensor but have not installed it yet. It doesn't have threads...
Re: low coolant indicator lamp
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:52:49 -0500
...blinky on my temperature gauge sometimes refuses to go out after > startup even though the sensor is immersed in coolant. I understand from the...
Need more help - the dreaded flashing red light
Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
Sat, 28 Sep 2002 13:03:32 EDT
...I've replaced the temperature coolant sensor that is installed into the rear coolant bottle, and still had the same problem. Now I've...