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Subject:sensor switch question
From:Stucco
Date:Wed, 14 Apr 1999 20:04:56 -0600

Ok, so today I started up the old Vanagon and heard an unusual sound that I
figured wasn't healthy.  After searching around a bit I dicovered the
source- low power steering fluid.  I filled the tank and saw an active leak
from what I'm guessing to be a pressure sensor mounted just off the pump.
It's probably 1-1.25" or so with a hex base like a big bolt, and has a black
plastic tip with two metal connectors sticking out of it.  MY QUESTION: What
do the leads from that connect to?  Obviously not an idiot light, so what
gives?  I called the dealer to find the replacement cost and they are
telling me $26 and can't get it in stock till next week.  So I took a
temperature sensor from some other VW that had the same threading and no
possible way to leak and capped the line to get around and be eco-friendly
and all that.  Do I really need to take this any further?  Thanks as always
to all!

Scott Paddock
'87 Vanagon Wolfsburg "Rolf"
'93 Eurovan GL "unnamed"

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