For what it's worth, I've had nothing but bad luck with temp sensors of this type, they are good for a couple of years in my experience, and they are my first suspect for any starting/running problem especially if it seems temperature dependent (ie. hard starting but runs OK when warm, or starts easily but quits or runs poorly when warm). I keep spares on hand, they fail so often. Luckily they are not expensive. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
"Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> said: > If you want to see if it is the Temp II sensor there is an easy test you > can do. Unplug the temp II sensor (blue plug on thermostat housing). > Then get a short piece of wire or a paper clip and jumper the two prongs > inside of the plug to each other. Now start the van. You may have to > hold your foot on the gas to keep it running until it warms up but after > it warms up for a couple of minutes it should run well. If this fixes > your problem then it is your Temp II sensor that has gone bad and should > be replaced. Darrell Boehler gave me this trick when I was away on a > vacation one time with no tools or anything. I got a new sensor from > the local dealer for around $9 that same day and was back on the road. > Let me know what you find. > > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > www.vanagain.com |
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