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Subject:Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Nov 1999 to 15 Nov 1999 - Special issue
From:kenneth d lewis
Date:Tue, 16 Nov 1999 21:06:39 EST

I have found the TEMPII sensor can be right on at room temperature but be
twice (or even half of) the proper resistance at 100C (or 0C).
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

On Tue, 16 Nov 1999 06:58:20 PST Lance LeBaron <lebarle@HOTMAIL.COM>
writes:
>One member explained his Vanagon was running rich at idle but OK at
>speed
>based on his failed smog test.  Another member suggested this could be
>caused by leaking injector seals.
>
>My 1.9L Digijet Vangon is running rich also.  My injector seals look
>like
>crap.  How could bad seals cause the van to run rich?  This would be
>an easy
>fix.
>
>Any other suggestions?  My temperature sensors appear to be working
>fine
>based on identical 4kohm readings for T2 and the air temp sensor with
>a cold
>engine.  The aux air valve is working fine.  I am still learning how
>to
>evaluate the other circuits.  My smog test is coming in March.  I
>would like
>to be ready for it.  Thanks for your help.
>
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