How to Clean an Oxygen Sensor

In this video I'll go over the basic functions of an oxygen sensor and how you can diagnose problems with it and how you can decide to see if you should try cleaning an oxygen sensor and also what you should do if there is a problem with the heater circuit of the oxygen sensor.
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[@Saoco325]

Thanks so much buddy. You saved me a sack of trouble. So far engine code is gone, car is more responding. All of this triggered an expensive AMF sensor, sparkplugs etc. This is one of those tricks that mechanics doesn't want you to know. Thanks again a bunch!!!!🙏🙏

[@sitofromdawest1575]

Update?

[@neohabilis7412]

TY for distinguishing between the heater or sensor circuit errors. Saved me time. Love your work.

[@e.b.ramirez2140]

I really appreciate the detailed information on this video, thanks. Speaking for myself, what usually happens is this; pull up DTC Codes, go to the net, KZbin, forums, etc. to find what the probable causes are, how to diagnose, and then how to resolve. I think many of us would love a library of videos that cover just that, to begin with, the most probable cause for a DTC, then possible solutions or tips on further researching exact causes for our vehicles.

[@deerhunter8533]

Yeah, there are tons of resources online for this type of info. You just need to know how to look

[@cs4180]

Could this sensor be why my fuel gauge sometimes stops working and goes to empty? Then when I start ignition again the fuel is back to normal but engine light stays on

[@alexga681]

Waste of time doing all this I just replaced them with the brand new sensor

[@johngates450]

For less then 30 bucks I felt the need to change them both out after listening to the pros and cons of your video I changed the upper and lower sensors after reading the code that I checked after ck engine light come on. 2011 Ranger v6 Sport. 10 years old felt best to fix it right.. Nice video by the way!

[@joestro7826]

Man thank you for always being cool and a real person. Your content tops it off. It's much appreciated.

[@joeshields5854]

Thanks for a good detail presentation on how to fix 02 Sensors problems

[@luckybuthelezi1877]

Thank you so much for this awesome information.

[@ModorFix]

I have soaked a Wideband sensor in Petrol or Gas (U.S.A) overnight, and the amount of stuf that came out was amazing! Worked good after too!

[@williamshaw667]

How long did it work for before the check engine light came back on?, Or is it still working after the gas bath?

[@ModorFix]

@@williamshaw667 still in the car today :)

[@williamshaw667]

@@ModorFix thanks good to know.

[@zaifkhann]

Just soaked in Gasoline?

[@ModorFix]

@@zaifkhann yes. Get the sensor out. Make sure you don't knock it or bang it as they are pretty fragile. Then get a little tub ( I used an paint aerosol lid) fill it enough to cover the tip of the sensor. Then dip the sensor in and leave it for 24hrs.

[@1EagleDave]

100% of your videos are the best bud right to the point and very straight forward look forward to each and every one you put out there always a thumbs up ! thanks for showing, us all the right way to automotive brother thanks again.

[@conormunsey8118]

Very thorough video and great advice as always! Keep up the good work man! Looking forward to seeing you hit a mil subscribers🤘

[@jjwiii1432]

Danny, thank you. As always, super high quality content!

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Good luck on making it to 1 million! I know I've got a long way to go, to get 3 zeros, let alone 6 of them!!!

[@glowiever]

this video is golden. I'm a newbie in this kind of thing, so after a big service I take my fi motorcycle out to ride, it runs pretty well, a bit on the rich side I guess (I checked the spark plugs, a lil bit sooty). guys from the forum tell that's normal, cold engine runs a bit rich until optimum temperature. turns out it was normal cause the o2 sensor in my bike is just a single wire, no heating element so I guess it needs to be heated up by running the engine itself.

[@perryb56]

Great advice! I wish I would have tried the pre-emptive cleaning when I had my Dodge van! I replaced the sensor 3 times over the time I owned it!

[@chrishernandez2490]

That thing was probably burning oil or running too rich to be taking out the oxygen sensor that often

[@archygrey9093]

Unless you covered over 300,000 km in that time then i'd say that something was causing them to fail such as oil consumption or wrong AF mixture.

[@thomassullivan1676]

Oil consumption on 96 to 2001 5.7 5.9 engines

[@ronl9805]

I didn't plan at all on subscribing until u said there would be stoppers involved. I like the honesty plus iv seen a cpl of ur bids and they always seem to be on point.

[@diazmike427]

Best O2 sensor video out there!

[@laragreene8328]

i dont subscribe to many ppl....but I admit youre more helpful than most guys. So I'm happy to subscribe!!! Great video!!😊👍

[@sumodBose]

Quick Question, I have a 2018 honda CRV and recently its catalytic converter and downstream oxygen got stolen and I installed an aftermarket catalytic converter and OEM oxygen sensor. But once the work was done, I see that the new oxygen sensor was joined to the exhaust pipe just before the catalytic converter even though there is a space left on the new catalytic converter for the oxygen sensor, the mechanic said it's fine but was kind of worried if it was done in the right way. What would be your comments on this one? Is it okay to have a downstream oxygen sensor installed away from the catalytic converter?

[@johndubose6644]

Mom's Jaguar has catalytic converter message after the engine bay was improperly cleaned which filled the spark plug tubes with water!! Ooops!! So now we have learned a lesson..,, How to remove intake and replace plugs and a couple of coil packs on a 2007 Jag.!!! Yay!! Now we are checking and cleaning O2 sensors. Appreciate your simplicity and not overexplaining !!! Let you know what else we learn about this lovely JAGUAR...

[@jerielyork4399]

Thank you so much Dad explained the whole lot more than the mechanic did God bless

[@spnang8117]

Hi there, my 07 Jaguar x type Petrol V6 3.0 check engine light came on and the read code was P1647 (Heated Oxygen sensor control module bank 2 open/shorted) with P1111, which one of sensors goes wrong and pls advise? very appreciated

[@kapilchaudhary1671]

Hi mate i follow u from while and higly respect u and your knowledge as ialso owns a mechanical workshop in perth Western Australia only reason i m wrinting this is u went off on this best and easy way is leave u r oxy sensor over night in Hydro caloric acid for 6hrs amd u r done for electrical reasons yes u r right thanks for uploading knowledgeably vedios pls take my comment positive as i highly respect u

[@girohead]

Subscribed, very informative, hands-on tech, not just trying to impress us, and women are on the way...

[@benshaw576]

Just because you have a code for the O2 sensor reading lean/rich fuel condition / trims doesn't always mean the sensor is faulty, it could also be because you have a vacuum leak somewhere on the engine, causing unmetered air to enter the combustion chamber causing it to run too much air to fuel, the ECU will compensate for this using the data from the o2 sensor and add more fuel to the mixture to balance the mixture out

[@michaelwirth8664]

What if u have a bad Catalina converter

[@kevin_amour]

@@michaelwirth8664then ditch that Catalina and find yourself a Carolina

[@tigerboy60]

My breather is slightly open across the box seam would that do it?

[@benshaw576]

@@tigerboy60 it wouldn't, so long as the air leak is before the Mass Air Flow Sensor it makes no difference, the air leak would only be a problem if it is after the MAF because there will be unmetered air that the MAF hasn't calculated / compensated for

[@tigerboy60]

Does a 2001 Dodge Ram have a MAF?@@benshaw576

[@cutelf2006]

I did myself on my highlander and it works, the check engine light is gone and engine runs better. Remove, soak in WD40 overnight, wash with MAF sensor cleaner. Put back! Great!

[@tyronnfields7945]

Nxt chance with help...Seafoam help removing moisture or water from gas. Great for small engines aswell....

[@marcoshuayai3995]

So you recomment to it because my car is ceck engine and it sensor 01. Did you use all what he explain in the video?

[@williamshaw667]

Sir, Do you think soaking in gas over night might work?

[@mattbiltz7158]

Great video! Very comprehensive explanation! Thanks!

[@joecraigslist9467]

I give my O2 sensors an Epsom salts bath every 30k miles. Then I take them out for dinner and drinks.

[@domingodeanda233]

That's exactly how to do it.

[@syedabbashassanful]

@@domingodeanda233 but I heard that after every 15k mileage Oxygen sensor should be wash... Joe is washing after 30k... Plz advise ...

[@oglaz]

Good lambda is happy lambda.

[@lindashart5921]

That's how I take care of her!

[@danielc.3725]

LOLO, 🤣😁😖🙄, You guys are too funny!!

[@leroyrosado9585]

Can you tell me what happens when the code says that the o2 sensor circuit slow response?

[@onlyme8870]

Hi I had a heated 02 sensor trigger cel after the battery died and my airbag light as well. Is it suggested to clean or try clearing code a few times and see if it corrects both issues?

[@SalvadorSTMZ]

I've cleaned mine for years. It does help get the CEL away.

[@cherryrose6438]

How do you know your NOx sensor is dirty and not just broken?

[@Deneteus]

@@cherryrose6438 You measure it with a meter to reference.

[@hoontang]

@John Kwak Check Engine Light

[@marcoshuayai3995]

what do you used to clean the sensors?

[@grahambate3384]

Great video. My son got Holden Commodore with V6 lfx same as a chev. We had 0172. Took to it to mechanic. He ran the code and checked fuel trims, but as the motor run very high pressure fuel, with pump running of the cam. He said he can't test fuel system (as U need special equipment) told me to take to dealer. I called two dealer got the same answer, one was $199 per hour and other was $145 per hour. But both said that have to run the codes, I said I know the code and my mechanic said to get fuel pressure test, to see if it fuel injector or pump. They both said no we don't do it the way. So I called a third dealer around 40 kms drive away and he said yes sir we can do that. So book in, sign the paper when I drop it off, with the fault. Anyway after waiting all day I call and he said, we test drove it twice and it not throwing any codes, take us home and if it throws a code bring it back. Blaming the other mechanic for clearing the code. By the way that was $154 for sweet F all. On the way home it through a code vi think 134. Holy map and he said bring it back I had to wait another week. My son been using my car for around 4 weeks now. I getting pissed off. So I take it in their wait all day, call again. We changed oxygen sensor post cat from bank one to bank 2. Now if code for bank one come up. Your computer is stuffed, but if bank 2 codes come up just O2 sensor post cat. when U bring it back to read codes, no cost, by the way another $154 please. So $308 later, I feel I been bend over. Lucky the first mechanic didn't charge me. Anyway code 0430 go off. I though I buy O2 sensor for $80 and change it. Took like 5 mins. Being Xmas and dealer being close. 2 days later code 0430 going again. Son just want get rid of the car, which I paying off. Just so piss off. Hick mechanics charging money for shit all, I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work

[@rockyloccgarage2040]

damn that's fucked up

[@grahambate3384]

@@rockyloccgarage2040 turn out to be the highest pressure pump which runs off the cam (which I though from the start) plus 2 cats. Total cost with was $2350. Nearly $1000 was me being rip for test. One dealer after changing oxygen sensor from one cat to other. Said I needed a b ew computer. Only luck I had was with buying second hand cats. He strip cars for a side business. Only charge me $200 per cat and told me sell mime for $150 each. I nearly had to fight the mechanic to get them back. Car repair business here in Australia is so dodgy

[@Ventera_12]

Hello very nice video I have a 1999 LHS and I'm having problems with rough idle I found that the number five plug is not working change the spark plug change the coil pack still the same I have spark check the fuel injector it works did a compression check vacuum check all good don't know what the problem is what do you think

[@bnighter]

This is timely. I am getting an inefficent cat code thrown. Does this sound like it could be fixed with an new o2 sensor? I got the front lower loose but cant reach to unplug it. Will trying upper front lower next to get off.

[@1950capecod]

I replaced the upper O2 air sensor on my 03 Buick LeSabre. Code read Left Bank 1 too lean. So, replaced the sensor, no code now but when starting I have to pump the gas like crazy. Somewhere I've heard that resetting the sensor to the computer needs to be done. If so how? Like your video advice.

[@danielamsterdam9083]

Hi, could u make a vid on fuel pumps and fuel regulator ..? Thanks, great vids as always !!

[@MrConspark]

Great advice thanks

[@kudalaut.official]

what error code usually occur/shown on the CE lights on? is it always P0172 to indicate we should replace the O2 sensors? how about the Air Fuel Ratio Sensors... are they the same as well?

[@tengzturiagaiii3185]

Hi sir, quick question. Mine had the code p0135. And i notided the harness is really warm after driving the car around the block. I would say 10 mins at the most.. i came back popped the hood check it and i touched the harness (plug) it was hot to touch. Not so much as the other harness. This one i touched was hot to the point where ypu can’t even hold it at all. Could you tell what could be the reason?

[@Dr.-Smart]

i replaced my o2 sensor (cleaning didnt work due to broken heating element) in my 2002 sienna le but now i get error p0171 and p0174 (engine running lean) , i replaced pcv valve , gas filter and mass airflow sensor .. the problem still exists .. im afraid my gas injectors are broken/full of crap

[@MrBluoct]

A carbon cleaning and the initial smoke exiting my exhaust impacted my bank 1 o2 - assume a minor cleaning would work ?

[@archygrey9093]

Usually i'd just replace the o2 sensors but the one i've got now is still practically new but has been badly fouled from a running rich condition from an issue I've hopefully fixed.

[@sandyshaw8527]

Explained so many questions before I went ahead and cleaned when I needed to replace TY

[@JacobafJelling]

congrats on 1 mil, mate. keep up the helpful videos. You should do a restauration of a Crown Victoria. I would watch the shit out of that! :P

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Lacquer thinner actually works great!

[@miker252]

Can a dirty Ox sensor cause my 91 3vze toyota to run too lean on closed loop? It runs smooth but there is a lot less power after warm up. The Emission test CO readings seem extreamly low.

[@martinliehs2513]

It makes sense to me that a fouled O2 sensor would result in a lean mixture (perhaps resulting in better fuel economy, at the expense of drive-ability). But that is only my (amateur) opinion.

[@PhillyDee215]

Man....this guy taught me how O2 sensors worked 7yrs ago🤣love this guy💯

[@mohammedmidlaj4623]

Very informative video👍👍

[@MLK.PaNoRaMa]

What are the symptoms of bad oxygen sensor attached to the manifold? In Toyota avensis.. my car hesitates on idle and can feel the shake, error code P0420. But drives fine. thanks

[@johnnyquintana2367]

Will cleaning the AFR O2 sensor resolve my Lean AFR ratio? currently reading around 16.0 AFR

[@frontlinemedia4270]

What do you think of this. I had a turbo go, broke the shaft. I believe the wheel assembly was never balance right. So it broke and started burning oil. I replaced the cartridge and the waste gate was sticky. I had nothing with me to clean it as I was broken dn. I tried to manual free it up and installed it. Then on driving it was going into over boost, limp mode. Then on acceleration it started throwing diesel fuel and smoking. Then it threw a low voltage on the the O2 sensor. What do you think?

[@alexmejia7544]

Thanks for the tip my friend

[@nugget5103]

Very good explanation. DIYs like myself don't like the idea that you can't fix it, but at least I know why you can't. Oxygen sensors are basic maintenance on a car. Like the oil, fuel, or air filter.

[@Repunza]

?

[@misc5831]

I have a Jeep Compass 2016 and I am getting very poor gas mileage now. I've done everything except clean or replace the oxygen sensors. I am not receiving any errors but what are your thoughts on this possibly being my issue?

[@GaryTaylorvw]

Hi mate, I’m getting lean p0101, p0104, and P010B b circuit errors… intermittently getting p0111 and p00ab errors though not often at all but when it does it always has the p010b b circuit error…. I’ve got a Jaguar sv8 4.2 supercharged and it has 2 maf sensors, I’ve tried switching the maf around to see if the errors change… the first lean error to pop is is always for bank 1 p0101 then followed by p0101 and p010b along with the engine warning light, I’ve checked the live data and it shows that bank 1 maf is flowing a lot less than bank 2 maf sensor… for a while I was getting the cat errors saying that bank 1 wasn’t working right, I cleaned it out and never had that problem since… just getting the codes I’ve mentioned What’s the most likely cause, faulty maf sensor, or upstream / downstream o2 sensor?

[@tigerboy60]

How long do 02 sensors last? When you replace them or clean them do you have to delete the code or does it just dissapear?

[@richardrobinson8390]

Like the way u fully explain ur knowledge teacher respect

[@JoelSimmermon]

Real good video 👍

[@quackaddict2203]

Question! Can you replace the connector on an O2 sensor? I purchased one for my car (it's a Bosch upstream sensor and I know it's *technically* the right part) but the connector is different. If I were to replace the connector on the new sensor with the one in the car now, would that work?

[@45kingofkings]

Technically? Either you got the wrong sensor for your specific car or you’re looking at the wrong sensor because there is two sensors that could have different connectors. Splicing wires isn’t recommended due to the sensitivity of electric flow.

[@gotrips3211]

Hi, I have Peugeot 307 2003 that does not start but crank. There is no warning light. Any suggestions please where to start, I have checked spark plugs, fuses, and fuel pumps that sound well at the time of turning off the key.

[@humblerojo6300]

Is it also true that a failing oxygen sensor could cause “Cat System Efficiency Below Threshold” codes on Hondas? Alongside bad gas mileage of course. And cause a very, very rough starting engine when it’s extremely cold? 20F Thanks for any responses!

[@Wookiemonsterfreak]

I have a heater element error on my 2003 Mits Montero. Could I unplug the sensor and just run a resistance test to look for a short in the sensor before testing the signal from the rest of the car?

[@elitetruegamer2432]

Helpful tips go a long way. Big thanks my friend

[@marlfear4342]

Hello good day. If I'm buying new oxygen sensors for my 05 honda civic does the color code on the wires have to be the same? I have 2 blk 1 wht and 1 grn

[@grgortiz1401]

If I get a code P1128 it's about the gas too lean, can it mean that the sensor needs to be clean?

[@nunomiguel6206]

I have 4 O2 sensors in a 1998 Mercedes E320 base sedan. Months ago, 8 codes came up, 2 for each sensor, the sensing code & heating code. I replaced all 4 sensors with new ones. All 8 codes came back after driving for a while. I've been told that on Mercedes like this model, the catalytic converters tend to go bad, the material inside breaks up, and blows out through the exhaust. What do you think of this? Thanks.

[@tyronnfields7945]

Always get a second or third opinion.....

[@oxide32100]

the sensor you explained about being a sealed unit may be the one on my car, the actual oxygen is drawn in at the where the wires enter the back of the sensor, they do not contain sealed oxygen.

[@raiderman28]

Love your videos my man !!! question off topic...what type of camera and mic do you use in your videos? love the sound and video quality

[@uriahreynolds2578]

Thanks 👍 your very helpful

[@evenshilaire807]

I have a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 What is the difference between Air Fuel Radio Sensor and Oxygen sensor? Because I change the Upstream. But the check Engine light still on

[@washrooms]

I keep getting p0175 on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline. OBD scanner says fuel is to rich. Bank 2. Honda front bank (bank 2). I cleaned out MAF sensor but code came back. I guess checking oxygen sensor is next. Is bank 2 sensor the one upstream of catalytic converter?

[@spencer15100]

Useful to know 👍

[@sethturner7089]

Great stuff thanks a lot

[@ahmedbamouh4936]

Thanks for the tip👍

[@juliusceazar3663]

Any recommended sensor cleaner?

[@TheScrillz]

Very cool, thanks for doing this video.

[@robertwillis5349]

I have a 98 camry 2.2 i Just replaced the o2 sensor and i got a code popping up now p1135 manufacturer control. Would u be able to tell what that means

[@RajHidesHere]

Thanks mate, I had the heating element code P0036.. was contemplating cleaning it.. maybe not now. Regsrdless, this explained a lot!

[@myshots101]

I found my sensor screws were lose, then when I put a new one in, the plug from the car side came off in my hand. So I agree, check that electrical connection or you will be chasing your tail. The oil filter is just under it so I guess I pulled on that wire one too many times changing that filter and it finally broke off.

[@tonydoherty3234]

I have a 2018 gla 200d mercedes.engine light on most of the time . I live in Ireland . diagnostic is showing bank 1 is faulty possibly heater element .97000 miles on car .only have car 6 months .should I just replace the sensor ? Thank you

[@raiderman28]

I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier- v6, 3.3L and i replaced the oxygen sensors 2 upstream and 2 downstream a few years ago. It monitored and passed smog last year. I tried to take it into smog this year, and they told me that the oxygen sensor were not monitored. the heated oxygen sensors are monitored, but the only thing left not monitored is the oxygen sensors. I do have a small exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold on the driver's side. My Catalytic convertor, evap are all monitored. I have new spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor, distributor cap, and rotor. I have driven the vehicle roughly 100 miles and only thing left to monitor is the oxygen sensor. Is there anything i can check? any guidance would be appreciated.

[@raymondsmith6315]

If I place the sensor end into an ultrasonic cleaning machine with Chemdip or carb cleaner, would that damage the senor?

[@s99614]

I would think that it would damage the plastic in the ultrasonic cleaning machine.

[@trini_boi2414]

Hi my car has 145,000 miles I don't have any check engine light do you think I should go ahead and replace my o2 sensors?

[@jinthadells827]

Dude said, “I ain’t gonna lie, there’s gonna be strippers involved!” Subscribed! Notifications - ON! 1MIL LETS GO!

[@shemmo]

since last video, whenever i see you now i have taste for guacamole 🥑

[@brandonleehernandez2294]

So if both lights on (check engine/trac off) should be able to change or clean both sensors.?

[@guestguest]

I had a bad power steering fluid leak and both of my downstream sensor connectors were covered with power steering fluid when I changed them. I’m still getting an o2 sensor code. How do I clean the connector parts?

[@michaeljameslawrence2965]

Cheers for the video-god bless you: can someone help me. A dealership recently overfilled my engine oil for the second time and the bike is misfiring and someone suggested to check the lambda 02 sensor. Could I try cleaning the sensor with some WD-40 please and a tooth brush or something?

[@sandyshaw8527]

Now my big question is, is an after-market part at the fraction of the price going to do the job?

[@dereckc9469]

can an o2 sensor dip to 0.00v on a handheld scanner? I get a p0134 code only one time so far but when I hook the scan tool up it dips to 0. could a failing coil not sparking cause this, or a solder point inside the o2 break? broken wire or connector? or is 0.00 a normal reading?

[@yogamon]

Yes mine (the post cat o2s) goes to zero when going fast downhill and no throttle. Your code is for pre cat o2. Your pre cat o2s go to zero?

[@dereckc9469]

@@yogamon precat. real strange the guy I bought the car from changer it when I picked it up he thought it would clear a p0421. he was wrong. I'm thinking he threw in the cheapest he could find and it was about 20k miles ago

[@yogamon]

@@dereckc9469 probably, depending on the car they can be picky on o2 sensors. Usually you have to use oem. May have been some Chinese cheap crap

[@gabrielvillegas5508]

Thank you bro. I’ll just replace it. 👍👍

[@zaifkhann]

Hi, can we clean the O2 sensor with Gasoline? The code is showing high voltage

[@TheLatinMass]

I replaced both my upstream O2 sensors, and still have bad code for drivers side. Switching them around is how I was going to test if one arrived bad. Would you do something different? (2009 Volvo XC70)

[@jguzman042608]

After I took my silverado 2007 classic. 5.3 to a mechanic shop to replace a lifter problem a camshaft timming chain oil pump Spark plugs and wires. Nkw use a lot of gas some time when is parking on idle gets down to 5mpg and driving gets to 14 and before use to be 16 to 17 driving. What is happend!! I have no engine light

[@juliohno]

. I have a question. About a year ago I took my 2005 Chevy Silverado 5.3 four-wheel drive truck to a mechanic to have new head gasket put in. Prior to that the truck ran great no smog problems whatsoever. When I picked the truck up from the mechanic he told me that it would run rough for a few miles but then it would be fine. Since then it never was fine. Runs really rough it gets really bad gas mileage, and a blinking check engine light when I hit the gas too hard. I bought a scanner that comes up with 4 codes. The first being the O2 sensor, the second being 4 misfires, another one is something to do with exhaust or something like that, and I can't really remember the last but it seems like it was all related to the same general issue with exhaust. I haven't taken it back to the mechanic who did the head job primarily because I take issue with a mechanic who takes no pride in his workmanship and would give a customer back a vehicle in worse condition than it had been before the head blew. Anyways just wanted to ask your opinion on the matter. I really like your videos you seem really knowledgeable where cars are concerned. I know you helped me out a lot. I'm a single woman and I don't have anybody to help me with a lot of things so I Rely on KZbin videos a lot. I basically have like five different KZbin master's degrees now! Would love to hear your opinion. Thanks

[@jlssculpturedesign8140]

Thank you for your video

[@crabapple6775]

can you explain @1:53 or so.... sealed and locked inside the sensor ? How did or does the surrounding air/reference air get in there ?

[@ATCRyderX]

I'm in a situation where essentially no amount of money can help me due to time constraints. I simply have to wait for the new sensor. BUT, for the hell of it I'm gonna drop my current o2 sensor in the Ultrasonic Cleaner & see what we end up with! (assuming it isn't properly broken).

[@kingrory9613]

How did your sensor work out in the ultrasonic cleaner?

[@itsroseactually]

Also curious

[@ATCRyderX]

@@kingrory9613 IIRC; The new sensor ended up arriving in time & when I removed the old one it was damaged (rattling) anyways. This was a $25/10 Minute job so, in MY case, UltraSonicCleaning wouldn't be worth the time.

[@Telstar_1]

Thanks for clarifying the fact that the main cause is often the heating element versus the sensing element, which means a new sensor will be required.

[@michaelstinger6785]

i have a 2003 ford taurus 3.0l dohc running lean in bank 1 sensor 1 when i look at the live data on heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor 2 out of 4 banks are always off the other 2 are always on ? i have a current p1131 code...

[@HeAhaBro]

Paint Strippers?? Best explanation on KZbin.

[@Climaster]

Help I just bought a 1997 Honda Civic with engine d16y8 . That came with code P0141 code . I’ve checked my vehicle and I’m missing the bank 2 . Is capped on the exhaust and I don’t see a connector anywhere . Any help to correct this issue ?

[@mansoorauto]

VERY good