Yes I know about the O2 sensor issues as well but this time is was the temp 2 sensor not functioning properly. I don't know if it would of run with the temp 2 sensor unplugged.
It sure was a PITA. I called CAA twice then cancelled twice.

---- Original Message ----
From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:53 pm
Subject: Re: You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!

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.?
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So now you know!?
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Regards,?
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John Rodgers?
88 GL Driver?
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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.?
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> 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.?
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> Cheers, Gerry?
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