Kawasaki Z1000SX Fault Code 33, The Oxygen Sensor

[@graylunsford]

I’m surprised to say i found myself enthralled! I have never done any mechanical work so I am in awe of those who do. Also very nice mods to your bike! I hope one day to ride a 1000SX and if it’s right, buy one to travel long distances in the USA (where i live). Norway looks amazing!

[@ConnieTh]

Thank you! 👍 There is a bike for everyone, you just have to find it 😊 I am very happy with the SX!

[@jayjay5586]

Awesome video. Love the way you zoomed in and out to help with locating the parts you were manipulating next. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@ConnieTh]

Thank you very much! 🤗

[@craroca]

I have the same problem with my z900 2022 (error 33), Do you think that the sensor that you used in yours can work as well in Z900?? Thanks for your video is just great 👍

[@ConnieTh]

I'm pretty sure any sensor with the same number of wires as your original will fit and work perfectly 👍😊

[@craroca]

@@ConnieTh thank you so much for this fast answer,😃I live in Denmark and yesterday there was a good weather so I ride a little bit and then happens, the light on 😵‍💫 but finally I found your video and is perfect 👍 thanks again. I will see where can I find that sensor.

[@okapertamadewaputu5507]

Been done this to my 2017 versys 1000 and its worked like charm. As long as the O² sensor are 12V, same thread and same cable it will worked, just needed to swap the O² sensor socket.

[@ConnieTh]

Perfect! Mine still works fine after the fix

[@nitay2870]

First of all great great video...I have also the issue on my z1000 after wash...I wonder if I will put silicon on the end of the wire it will be waterproof and maybe can solve the problem?

[@ConnieTh]

Thank you very much 😊 The problem is obviously caused by water, but where it gets in ... I don't know

[@nitay2870]

Thanks for your reply😄keep it safe

[@ricardo2tempos]

Very good video. Congratz ! I will try this swap on my versys 650

[@colboysigmax]

Looks like Norway! :) I have 33 and 67 error on my July 2017 ZZR1400 PF. I've repaired the fraying (cause of the short circuit) to the cables going into the O2 sensor but still have the error 67. Will try this to clear it! Thanks.

[@kevinclay3409]

Hi Thanks for this video. It got me out of trouble with a dealer, Traiding in my 2018sx which has Black widow decat exhaust and told dealer I would put standard back on to part ex it while doing this thought it would be a good idea to start bike with fairings of to make sure exhaust was OK. But forgot to plug in oxygen sensor 🙄.

[@umeshr3054]

Excellent work. I have a Vulcan S 650 which appears to have the same problem with O2 sensor. I have just started the diy rout of maintaining the bike and I don't have the right tools yet. So it is at the service center (hopefully under warranty) this time. Would you be able to help with the details of the adjustable torque wrench you are using in this video please ? I think it is a must have piece of tool.

[@ConnieTh]

Thank You! 😊 I have three wrenches, 6-30Nm, 20-100 Nm, 40-210 NM. These cover everything on my bike and car. On the bike the highest torque so far has been the front sprocket, believe it was 125 Nm. It should be possible to find one wrench covering the bike alone. Just remember to turn it back to zero after use 👍

[@umeshr3054]

@@ConnieTh Thanks. How is the response after replacing the O2 sensor? Do you notice any change in performance, fuel economy and exhaust note ? The Kawasaki spare part is really expensive here (India). There is similar replacement available from Bosh auto parts at 1/3 rd the cost.

[@ConnieTh]

@@umeshr3054 I did not drive that long with the error code, but the O2 "sensor measures oxygen in the exhaust, and that value the ECU uses to determine the optimal fuel mixture. Otherwise, your engine will burn rich or lean. Depending on the deviation ... this might cause different problems

[@umeshr3054]

@@ConnieTh I get that. Apologies for the confusion. My question was related to the after market O2 sensor part. Was there any difference in performance, mileage or sound of the bike after using the aftermarket part? Just wanted to know your experience using it. The service center official says that the failure happened because I used the bike in rain. I find it hard to accept. Vulcan S is like a baby cruiser. It is supposed to withstand the rain they were mentioning. If it cannot, then there is absolutely no chance that it could withstand a pressure wash. But it looks like it is a part that will fail frequently. In that case I'll go with the after market part from the next time. My bike would be out of warranty by then.

[@ConnieTh]

@@umeshr3054 The universal sensor works perfectly on my bike! I just checked the spark plugs and they look nice. Will be making a movie about it soon. There was a noticeable difference in sound after I changed the sensor, it is probably because the original sensor did not work. I mention that in the video. Most likely you will not notice any difference. The problems with the sensor started after washing the bike, and I do not use high pressure. O2 sensor on a motorcycle should definitely withstand water! I was offered repair on warranty which I mention in the video.

[@AlexMe89]

Had the same issue like you with my 2022 ninja 650, fortunately it went away without changing anything

[@valerykisselyov8298]

Спасибо, просто класс, тем более что от девушки такое видео пояснение!!! Восторг!

[@ConnieTh]

Большое спасибо ☺

[@unclebob5686]

Do you have a part number for the aftermarket sensor that you used?

[@ConnieTh]

no unfortunately but i'm pretty sure you can use any sensor as long as it has 4 wires. I will replace the spark plugs and make a video of the process, then we will see if the sensor gives the correct mixture

[@unclebob5686]

@@ConnieTh thank you

[@kjetilb2738]

Fint å se at du løser sakene selv 👍

[@ConnieTh]

Takk! 😊 liker å vite hvordan ting fungerer, og det er altfor lang ventetid på verksted i sesongen.

[@kjetilb2738]

@@ConnieTh Ser du har montert Healtech quickshifter. Fungerer det bra på alle gir og turtall?

[@ConnieTh]

@@kjetilb2738 Den fungerer veldig bra på de første tre girene i de øvre turtallsområdene. Jeg har ikke prøvd den på 4, 5 og 6. gir og jeg er ikke ferdig med justering. Så langt er jeg likevel veldig fornøyd. Jeg girer med quickshifter´n 29:42 i filmen.

[@Crosstourertony]

Nice work, great result, well put together film. Cool to see your "he" close up with the mods. Just need to sort out the wind noise when riding, I know it's difficult I have the same problem. Keep your videos coming.

[@kjetilb2738]

@@ConnieTh Har ZZR1400 der mange melder problem med skifte fra tredje til fjerde gir.. Regner med jeg handler H2 før jeg prøver healtech :-) Og så får jeg downshift også

[@mintaka57]

Yeah, kudos !

[@kjellv669]

Jøss.. Nå ble jeg imponert :)

[@ConnieTh]

Takk! 👍😊 Scooter´n må være i orden nå når sesongen begynner vet du.

[@jimgelston]

I also have the same issue on my bike.. it all started after I changed my exhaust to a full system.. now I feel the bike's performance is very low with the code 33 on.. how is your bike's performance now after replacing it with this universal O2 sensor?

[@ConnieTh]

My bike runs and performs as normal, pulls like a train and are very angry! No issues at all. Have ridden 8000 km after replacing the sensor. I have also made a follow up video regarding the O2 sensor.

[@jimgelston]

Nice.. thank you for replying and thank you for making this video.. u saved me a lot of money. I'm gonna get one tomorrow and try it out..

[@Crosstourertony]

Bravo miss. Great film

[@ConnieTh]

Thank you very much! 😃

[@serkanyavasca8585]

Did you check the original sensor cable. May that short circuit. But good job 👏 Also i have green one 😍

[@ConnieTh]

Measured the resistance between the two blacks on the sensor, should be between 11,7 ~ 14,5 ohm @ 20 ℃, was ok. Assumed there was something wrong with the signal. Didn't spend more time on it. The new universal one has been fine for 106 km so far 😊 Thank you!

[@deej2357]

so great!

[@fd3627e]

OMG babe u save my life 😘😘

[@marcusisacson]

Jag förstår att du fixar själv när garantin har gått ut men när du har garanti kvar så kostar det inget och de gör jobbet! Kan vara en fördel när du säljer den att det är originaldelar och gjort av en auktoriserad verkstad....

[@ConnieTh]

Nei jeg har kun hatt den på 1000 km service, ellers har den aldri vært på verksted. Jeg kan fixe MYE for det jeg sparer på service. Z1000SX er en skuddsikker sykkel som det svært sjeldent er noe feil med. Det er latterlig å kjøre 10 mil og betale 2000 for at noen skal bøye seg ned og se på bremseklossene mine. Dessuten så er det lang ventetid på verksted og den måtte hatt 2 servicer i sesongen. Nei den får LANGT bedre stell her hjemme og sykkelen skal aldri selges! Originaldeler?? Jeg bestilte nye hjullager hos Kawasaki, bare for å ha på lager ... og jeg fikk uoriginale deler etter 3 måneder venting 😊👍

[@marcusisacson]

@@ConnieTh Har precis samma syn på service som du, betala flera tusen för att någon byter olja och filter och i övrigt kun tittar på den! Jag lämnar in den så länge det är garanti för då betalar man inte för det, men inte sen 😀

[@marcusisacson]

@@ConnieTh Jag har postat ett spørsmål till dig på din kanal 😉