Date:         Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:14:51 -0600
Reply-To:     Steve Blackham <ssblackh@QWEST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Blackham <ssblackh@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: oxy sensor check
Comments: To: Anthony Bailey <abailey@MAC.COM>
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What year and engine do you have.  Sounds like you are testing it
wrong. The 2.1's have three wire hook up.  The double connector is
for the (o2) heater.  Test the single wire to meter and other meter
lead to ground.  At idle it should bounce around alot between .45 and
.7 volts.  No or low reading is either a bad o2 sensor or very lean
running engine.

If you haven't replaced the sensor in 122,000 miles I'd recommend it.
Your mileage and performance will probably improve.

Tnx
Steve

Steve Blackham
Centerville, Utah

77 Converted to Camper                 (2) Rabbit Pickups (Caddies)
82 Vanagon (Parts)     XXX             (3) Jettas
82.5 Vanagon (Project) XXX             (1) Dasher wagon
88 Vanagon (weekender)                 (1) Foooooord Bronco
90 Vanagon (Carat weekender) (New addition)

I just can't seem to let loose of any vehicle I have ever owned!
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Date:    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 17:06:58 -0500
From:    Anthony Bailey <abailey@MAC.COM>
Subject: oxy sensor check

Hello all, As my oxy sensor light had came on 122,000+ miles I thought I'd
check the oxy sensor after I changed my oil yesterday. It measured across
the two prong plug 0 volts dc, even after warming up. I was told its
supposed to measure .5 -.7 volts dc, so I guess its time for a new oxy
sensor or was I measuring wrong?
Thanks, Tony
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