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