Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:12:06 -0400
Reply-To:     "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew <drew@interport.net>)"
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From:         "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew <drew@interport.net>)"
              <zabajnik@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
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1990 Volkswagen VANAGON 2.1 L

Trans:         Standard
Mileage:       90,000 mi
VIN:           WV2YB025XLH093977
Fuel:          EFI Digifant
Emissions:     Ca

Symptoms:      Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
Occurs:        Always

___________________________ FIX: ___________________________

Thanks to all who replied. Most sugested ground problem, or
O2 sensor, some said to check ETC sensor Well this car had
a broken ground wire going to pin #19 at the ECU Did not
tried to find brake in wire harnes. Spliced ground wire to
pin #19 at ECU connector back probed wire to O2 sensor
shield all is well Emmisions back to normal Engine runns
fine Thanks everyone Bela

____________________ ORIGINAL MESSAGE: _____________________

Hello Guys As you can see by the posted readings this
system goes full rich at about 2000 rpm tested sensors,
fuel pressure, air flow meter all tested OK Costumer had
engine overheat a few weeks ago someone else repaired the
car looks like a good job Any ideas? Thanks

Bela

Bela Zabajnik
zabajnik@aol.com
Owner/Technician
Bela's Autosports
Mtn View, California, USA



___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________

EXHAUST GAS READINGS (Idle)

CO  = .34%
HC  = 120 ppm

EXHAUST GAS READINGS (Cruise)

CO  = 10.00%
HC  = 400 ppm

TESTING AND RESULTS

fuel pressure - normal
cts - with in specs
air flow meter - with in specs
ats - with in specs

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