> I try an experiment; disconnect the 02 sensor. > Now, the van runs great, even when cold. If I run like this > permanently, can I damage anything? Can I get the emissions > checked to tell me if the fuel/air mix is OK?
If I'm not mistaken, disconnecting the 02 sensor causes the ECU to run in "default" mode, shunting other signal inputs as well. This means that the 02 sensor itself may or may not be the cause of the problem, even if disconnecting it makes the van run better. While this "fix" might suffice on a short term basis, I think you need to identify and repair the actual problem rather than keeping the ECU in this mode over the long haul. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234-VWVW www.busdepot.com _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by Part # 1-866-BUS-DEPOT |
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