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Date:         Thu, 25 Nov 2004 20:14:57 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: OXS & Batt. Lights just came on
Comments: To: Son Of A Vanagon <sonofavanagon@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <20041125232737.60734.qmail@web51810.mail.yahoo.com>
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You know, do you not, that the OX2 light coming on has absolutely NOTHING to do with whether or not the OX2 sensor is working or not??

The light is designed to come on at 30,000 or 60,000 miles, depending on what model vehicle you have and remind you it is time to change the O2 sensor. The light is not connected in any way to the OX2 sensor. The light is actuated by a black box just above the spare wheel carrier. Press the button on top of the box and the light goes out. The button sits in a detent, which is in turn on the black box which is a mnileage counter.

Regards,

John Rodgers 88 GL driver

Son Of A Vanagon wrote

>Hello all- >On the day of thanks I am reminded of just how much I >love my westy! > >I have an ill '84 westy. >Anyone have any ideas regarding the Battery and Oxygen >Sensor dash lights coming on at the same time?? >This morning I was 10 minutes into an hour long drive, >on the freeway and doing about 65 mph when I noticed >that both lights were on, pulled off at the next exit >to check belts, fluids, fuses, and wires in the engine >compartment. After finding nothing extraordinary, I >continued without incident the final 45 miles to my >destination. > >The things I do know: >This afternoon we changed the alternator. The battery >was dead (and dieing) Turns out the old alternator was >shot. (switched the non-power-producing old one with a >working alternator from a 2.1). Seems to work. >The van runs well, sounds like there may be a little >backfire action if you listen closely (OSX??). >Even after replacing the alternator the lights are >still on. > >I am wondering about possible relays or switches that >could be acting up or just dead. > >Any ideas or experience would be totally appreciated- >Thanks- > >Tyler Steele >Columbus, OH >84 Westy (very thankful for all of the good times and >smiles it has created, on me and others!) > > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. >http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo > > > >


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