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> Hi, I just subscribed to this list and I've had my wonderful 88
> Vanagon Wolfsburg ed. for almost a year. The oxygen sensor light and
> the battery light simultaneously come on when she wants to shift into
> a higher gear. Is this old news? Any simple solutions? Anyone have an
> extra driver side electric mirror for me?  I'd love any 88 Vanagon
> news, I've unfortunately already found out about the head gasket
> recall.
>  >>
>The OXS light means it's time to check the operation of your oxygen sensor.
>Most likely it's time to replace the sensor and reset the fuel injection. Be
>sure a VW Bosch specialist dose the work, not Billybob at Texaco.
>

Wrong in this case.  If the OXS light and battery light come on
simultaneously, it most likely has to do with the small spade conector
on the back of the alternator.  If it was only the mileage reminder,
the light would be continuous and the battery light would not come on.
And what do you mean by "reset the fuel injection"?  If it's time to
change the O2 sensor you simply replace it and reset the button on the
speedo box.

Scott
'84 Westy