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Subject:Re: running problems, 2.1
From:Al and Sue Brase
Date:Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:35:42 -0600

Thanks, but I already unhooked the O2 sensor. I'm suspecting bad ground
connections at multiple locations.
Al

J Roth wrote:

> Gotta give credit to Ken for his handy gadget, the O2 monitor... it
> literally saved Xmas this year when the van - loaded with gifts, a wife,
> and a 3 year old son - started bogging down. By looking at the O2
> monitor I could see the signal from the sensor to the ECU was hovering
> in the middle of the display, and then headed towards the lean side
> where it remained. A quick unpack and reassurance to the family by
> unplugging the O2 sensor in the middle of the country of Missouri and we
> were off to grandma's house!
>
> My thanks to Ken & his device!
>
> In "V"angon "W"esty love, light, & laughter,
> Jay
> '87 Westy
> 339,000 miles
>
> Ken Lewis wrote:
>
>> Sounds like you might benifit from one (or two) of my O2 sensor monitor
>> gadgets:
>> http://neksiwel.20m.com/photo5.html
>>
>> You will find some O2 sensor troubleshooting tips there also.
>>
>> I would also suspect the TEMPII sensor.
>>
>> Ken Lewis
>> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
>>
>>
>>
>
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