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• Re: clarification please

  Mark McCulley · Wed, 26 Feb 1997 17:16:12 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

  There are two, maybe three coolant temp sensors on the Vanagon. There is a sensor-activated switch on the radiator that controls the cooling...

• Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started

  Kenneth Lewis · Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:05:26 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

  Michael, First thing I would do is check the TEMPII sensor. That can be easily done by removing the ECU plug and comparing the...

• Re: 1.9L Gutless when first started

  Michael Elliott · Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:34:55 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

  ...the engine > is at ambient temperature. That way the TEMPI sensor will be at the same > temperature as the TEMPII sensor, and hence at...

• temp 2 sensor

  James Creech · Tue, 26 Dec 2000 17:48:11 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

  OK, here's a different twist for anyone who's tested their temp 2 sensor at cold ambient temperature: I replaced mine recently, and...

• Re: temp II sensor

  Bill Davidson · Fri, 10 Nov 2000 08:13:49 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

  Temp 1 sensor is in the AFM Temp 2 sensor is in the thermostat housing temp gauge sensor is also in the thermostat housing...

• Re: Changing Temp II sensor FYI

  Ken Lewis · Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:36:00 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

  Andrew, The TEMPII sensor (blue) does NOT control the temp gauge. The gauge has another sensor(black) that is located on the same coolant...

• Re: Engine Starting Problem

  Steven Shelton · Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:55:23 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

  ...A rose is a rose is a rose, but a temp 2 sensor is a Temp 2 Sensor, Temp II Sensor, Temperature Sensor for...

• Re: need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor

  yahi · Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:58:20 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

  Hi Gary, You didn't specify Temp I or Temp II sensor. I'm assuming it's the Temp II sensor located at thermostat...

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Shared Vanagon Dictionary

• temp sensor

  a device to measure temperature

• Temperature Sensor

  Sensor that measures coolant temperature

• Temperature Sensor Coolant

  A sensor that measures coolant temperature

• Coolant temperature sensor

  Sensor that measures the temperature of the coolant in the engine

• Temperature sensor retaining spring

  Spring used to secure temperature sensor in place

• Temperature sensor O-ring

  Seal used to prevent leaks in temperature sensor applications

• Oil temperature sender

  Sensor that measures oil temperature in the engine

• Intake air sensor

  Measures the temperature and density of the intake air

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Video catalog from Podcasts

• Vanagon Temp II Sensor Engine Start Example Video

  YouTube via Podcasts · Source date unavailable

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• Vanagon Temp II Sensor Issues

  YouTube via Podcasts · Von Westy · Source date unavailable

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• Replacing Temp Sensor in a VW Vanagon with a 1.8T Engine

  YouTube via Podcasts · Doug Renner · Source date unavailable

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• Replace temperature sensor (temp II sender) on '87 Vanagon

  YouTube via Podcasts · James Graham · Source date unavailable

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• VW T3:Vanagon Checking for Spark Part 2 (Hall Sensor Replacement)

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• How to check a Vw vanagon /transporter/t3 hall sensor ( bench Test )

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• Episode 14 - 81 Vanagon Ignition Module Hall Sensor

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• 4 - 1980 Vanagon - Oil Pressure Sensor Switch Test and Replace

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