Gerry,
   Did you check the bad sensor with an ohmmeter?  Was it shorted or an open
circuit?

Larry A.

On Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 10:53 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:

> Something to know about on the O2 sensor for the 2.1L WBX.  Just
> disconnect the bloody thing back near the coolant reservoir and drive on
> - no more worries. There is a quick disconnect there that makes it easy.
> The ECU will drop into an operational mode that while making the engine
> run a little richer,  won't stop you from traveling on without further
> stops. Having to drive a few, cool a few, drive a few, cool a few - had
> to be a royal PITA.
>
> So now you know!
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Gerry Lepage wrote:
>
>> If you drive a 2.1L you need a spare temp 2 sensor. If you don't know the
>> last time it was replaced you need to replace it and get get a second as a
>> spare. At only $23 each it is very cheap insurance.
>> I travelled about 4 hours to Toronto on Friday and all was well. Saturday
>> on the way back from the grocery store the bus stalled right at an
>> intersection and would not re-start. After about 20 minutes the engine
>> cooled and I was able to drive it for a couple more miles. I did this 3
>> times till I finally returned to my brother's. I knew from a previous
>> episode where I had a bad connection to the temp 2 sensor that it had to be
>> the problem but this time the wiring was good. I was very lucky to find a VW
>> dealer open on a Saturday and had a sensor in stock. After a $40 dollar cab
>> ride and about a 2 minute repair I was up and running again.
>>
>> The point of this story is this: Get a spare sensor NOW! Don't wait get it
>> now. It is a very simple fix that anyone can do without even any formal
>> tools. A quick hand will replace it with minimal fluid loss. Had I not found
>> a dealer with the part in stock I would of been dead in the water in
>> Toronto. I really don't know what I would of done.
>>
>> Cheers, Gerry
>> www.vanalong.com
>>
>>
>>
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