Date:         Fri, 27 May 2005 14:52:47 -0400
Reply-To:     Don in North Carolina <vanagondon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don in North Carolina <vanagondon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: ECU or O2 sensor ?
Comments: To: Roger Van Till <rvantill@sbcglobal.net>
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On 5/26/05, Roger Van Till <rvantill@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Just added an 86 GL automatic to the fold. The PO's mechanic (also a
> PO) says it needs a new ECU.
> The black wire to the O2 sensor was unplugged to fix the problem. I
> plugged it back in to see what the deal was. It loses power and
> stumbles when you give it gas.
> Unplug the wire and it's fine. Is this really an ECU problem or should
> I try a new O2 sensor? His mechanic wanted to charge him $800 for a
> used unit!
> The motor is a rebuild with 30,000 on it. Runs smooth, love it. Can't
> say how old the O2 sensor is.
> Thanks
> 
> Roger VanTill
> 89 Westy
> 86 GL

Roger,

Try changing the O2 sensor first, while not cheap, they are cheaper
than an ECU!  You can get a universal 3-wire O2 sensor at a FLAPS and
wire it in yourself, or any of the list vendors can help you with an
original or "splice it yourself" model.

If the O2 sensor doesn't help, let me know and I can loan you my spare
ECU to make sure that corrects the problem (before you spend $$$$)!

-- 
Don in Reidsville, NC
1986 Kawasaki Concours
1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia)
"I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage