Date:         Wed, 15 Oct 1997 12:47:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Tom Young <young@SHERLOCK.SIMS.BERKELEY.EDU>
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From:         Tom Young <young@SHERLOCK.SIMS.BERKELEY.EDU>
Subject:      Re: 02 mixture questions
Comments: To: "Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)" <kdf_cars@mylink.net>
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On Wed, 15 Oct 1997, Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut) wrote:

> >>>rom:    db25 <Douglas_M_BENSEN@UMAIL.UMD.EDU>
> Subject: O2 mixture questions
>
> >>>I have several questions when it comes to adjusting my mixture using the
> oxygen sensor.
>    >>>     1. Do I have to disconnect the sensor with the engine off?  The
>            computer will have a memory if I don't.  Does it matter?  Can I
>            leave the sensor connected to the computer to read the voltage?
>            [snip]

> You should be able to set your mixture just fine while
> connecting/disconnecting 02 sensor while engine is running.
> [snip]

> Questions/comments?
> Rick Sherrod

The Bentley (and others) are very definite about having the ignition OFF
when connecting/disconnecting the O2 sensor, not that that means they're
necessarily right.  How are you so positive that it's OK to
connect/disconnect the O2 sensor with the engine on?

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Tom Young               young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU
Lafayette, CA  94549    '81 Vanagon
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