If what if it is running really lean and it's adding fuel and runs much better by doing so is there a bigger problem than the 02 sensor BMW told me to replace the 02 sensor I think they're wrong help help please please please and thank you
It's called an oxygen sensor socket. Advance Auto and Autozone should both rent it out. I just updated my link in the description if you wanted to help the channel out by buying one: O2 Sensor sockets: amzn.to/3x98GsX
Can someone help me? I have a 2005 325i, I am wondering if there is a difference between the o2 sensors or are they the same? I need to replace 2, but I don't know which one to order. Thank you
I am pretty sure you need different O2 sensors than what I used. The later years used some wideband sensors I believe. Your best bet would be to go to realoem.com and look up your vehicle and see what O2 sensors it has listed there.
I'm not sure, but your best bet would be to go to www.realoem.com and enter your car's info and then get the O2 sensor part number. Looks like it's in the Exhaust -> Lambda Probe Fixings section.
The SES light will stay on as long as your long term fuel trims (LTFTs) are too high or too low. The LTFTs are basically a long term average of the short term fuel trims. So you can either reset adaptations using INPA or just drive enough to bring the averages down. Even once the LTFTs are back closer to 0 you might have to reset the SES light using OBDII but I _think_ it'll go out on it's own.
Hey Randy, Thanks so much for this clear and concise explanation about adaptations. For the longest time, I've been trying to figure it out. After this explanation, my fuel trims are -2.8, -2.8, -2.8 & .08. Knowing theyre the lowest I've ever seen them at and that's just after I replaced the baskets on my injectors, I'll wait for the SES light to go out on its own because I've seen it go out before and was able to Smog my car. Thanks a million once again and have a good day!!!
On the earlier e46's I believe, but the later years used a wideband lambda sensor and I believe those might be different. Use RealOEM to get the part numbers for your specific car: www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select It's under the Engine > Exhaust manifold diagram.
I know it's been a while! I'm working on getting everything sorted so I can sell the car! Stay tuned for future content as I got a new car that I'm excited to share with you guys! Also I did not forget about showing the final results of the dyed seats! I'll be creating a follow up video before it sells!
Hey there, I know this video is 1 year old but I was wondering if you could tell me if the link from Amazon is selling two o2 sensors for $30-$40 or is it that price for each one. You say in your video that you bought both o2 sensors for that price but on Amazon it doesn't say much. Thank you and have a great one!
Hey José! I bought some cheap ones on Ebay for $40 for both. I don't recommend them - I think I later swapped them out for the Bosch ones from Amazon for $38 each.
@@TheNewMechanic thats great! The link redirects me to the $38 Bosch ones and just ended up buying those. They should get here in a few days. Thanks for the reply!
Still replying to comments on this post ? If so i need help 😂 ! I dont wonna sell my 330ci i got ah 02 sensor problem and da code P0172 came up , my car overheats im wondering if its because of da 02 sensor ? On da paper it says bank 1 , idk much bout cars i can send a pic of da diag paper let me know ✊🏽
I haven't posted in a while but I still get the notifications :) I guess it's possible the P0172 is causing the overheating but I feel like that's not likely? In general I'd be more concerned about the overheating issue. Could be air in your coolant system. Could be a bad water pump (I believe the fins are plastic and known to break). As for the P0172, I grabbed this list of possible causes from yourmechanic.com: - A dirty mass air flow sensor overstating the amount of air entering the engine which may cause excessive fuel delivery - A bad oxygen sensor - A leaking fuel injector allowing too much fuel to enter the combustion chamber - A faulty fuel regulator, which may not be regulating the pressure of the going to the engine as it should - A vacuum leak - A possible fault in the coolant system such as a stuck thermostat or bad coolant temperature sensor - Worn spark plugs If you replace your O2 sensor, I've come to realize you really do have to go OEM. Getting a non-oem o2 sensor has bit me multiple times in the past.
Sorry I don't even have the e46 any more. Check out this forum post, seems very similar to yours: www.e46fanatics.com/threads/fuel-bank-1-and-2-rich-code.1079745/
@@Intheclouds-ur1yo Whoops I meant to reply right away and but got distracted #ADHD, sorry about that! When in doubt, you can always unplug the battery. This was a couple years ago but I don't think I did. However, I also don't know what the actual BMW workshop manual says. The O2 sensors actually create their own voltage once they get up to temperature and the DME is going to watch/listen/read those voltages to determine the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gases. I'd be surprised if unplugging and replugging them in could cause an issue. But again, I'm not 100% certain and even though it didn't cause an issue for me doesn't mean it couldn't cause an issue..... Warnings cause I don't want to be liable for any issues you have :)
Thank you for information, I hope you may have more videos for BMW 325 Ci
helpful info, you’re the best
is this for the p2240?
How about the ones underneath
a before and after scan would have been a more satisfying conclusion.
How do I fix a P0174 ?
If what if it is running really lean and it's adding fuel and runs much better by doing so is there a bigger problem than the 02 sensor BMW told me to replace the 02 sensor I think they're wrong help help please please please and thank you
Is bank one.. wich one wld that be do you know??
How come no one talks about stripping threads
This help a lot thank you
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
The new O2 sensor threads should be coated with anti seize (lightly coated be careful not to get any on the sensor)
what’s the tool called that u rented, i definitely need to change mine
It's called an oxygen sensor socket. Advance Auto and Autozone should both rent it out. I just updated my link in the description if you wanted to help the channel out by buying one:
O2 Sensor sockets: amzn.to/3x98GsX
Can someone help me? I have a 2005 325i, I am wondering if there is a difference between the o2 sensors or are they the same? I need to replace 2, but I don't know which one to order. Thank you
I am pretty sure you need different O2 sensors than what I used. The later years used some wideband sensors I believe.
Your best bet would be to go to realoem.com and look up your vehicle and see what O2 sensors it has listed there.
@@TheNewMechanicI have the 04 model can you point me in the right direction which ones to order
Which is bank 1?
Bank 1 is the the three cylinders closets to the front.
So we’re did u get the swivel mount from I got the sockets
I got mine from Harbor Freight (cheaper) but you can also get them on Amazon: amzn.to/3S6Lypo
@@TheNewMechanic not the sockets the tool that goes with them to reach the o2
@@tonybandz5337 Do you mean this amzn.to/3cSw5ch ? You can also rent it from Auto Zone or Advance Auto I believe.
Friend of mine gifted his e90. It has no o2 sensors. Which should I buy?
I'm not sure, but your best bet would be to go to www.realoem.com and enter your car's info and then get the O2 sensor part number. Looks like it's in the Exhaust -> Lambda Probe Fixings section.
Shotout to maryland. 💯😂 were are you at i need help with my 01 330i
Does the service engine light go out after replacing or do you have to go in and get it reset?
The SES light will stay on as long as your long term fuel trims (LTFTs) are too high or too low. The LTFTs are basically a long term average of the short term fuel trims. So you can either reset adaptations using INPA or just drive enough to bring the averages down. Even once the LTFTs are back closer to 0 you might have to reset the SES light using OBDII but I _think_ it'll go out on it's own.
Hey Randy,
Thanks so much for this clear and concise explanation about adaptations.
For the longest time, I've been trying to figure it out. After this explanation, my fuel trims are -2.8, -2.8, -2.8 & .08.
Knowing theyre the lowest I've ever seen them at and that's just after I replaced the baskets on my injectors, I'll wait for the SES light to go out on its own because I've seen it go out before and was able to Smog my car.
Thanks a million once again and have a good day!!!
You never said if the check engine light went off
Are the two O2 sensors the same? Same part numbers?
On the earlier e46's I believe, but the later years used a wideband lambda sensor and I believe those might be different.
Use RealOEM to get the part numbers for your specific car: www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select
It's under the Engine > Exhaust manifold diagram.
I know it's been a while! I'm working on getting everything sorted so I can sell the car! Stay tuned for future content as I got a new car that I'm excited to share with you guys!
Also I did not forget about showing the final results of the dyed seats! I'll be creating a follow up video before it sells!
Awesome thanks
Hey there, I know this video is 1 year old but I was wondering if you could tell me if the link from Amazon is selling two o2 sensors for $30-$40 or is it that price for each one. You say in your video that you bought both o2 sensors for that price but on Amazon it doesn't say much. Thank you and have a great one!
Hey José! I bought some cheap ones on Ebay for $40 for both. I don't recommend them - I think I later swapped them out for the Bosch ones from Amazon for $38 each.
@@TheNewMechanic thats great! The link redirects me to the $38 Bosch ones and just ended up buying those. They should get here in a few days. Thanks for the reply!
Still replying to comments on this post ? If so i need help 😂 ! I dont wonna sell my 330ci i got ah 02 sensor problem and da code P0172 came up , my car overheats im wondering if its because of da 02 sensor ? On da paper it says bank 1 , idk much bout cars i can send a pic of da diag paper let me know ✊🏽
I haven't posted in a while but I still get the notifications :)
I guess it's possible the P0172 is causing the overheating but I feel like that's not likely? In general I'd be more concerned about the overheating issue. Could be air in your coolant system. Could be a bad water pump (I believe the fins are plastic and known to break).
As for the P0172, I grabbed this list of possible causes from yourmechanic.com:
- A dirty mass air flow sensor overstating the amount of air entering the engine which may cause excessive fuel delivery
- A bad oxygen sensor
- A leaking fuel injector allowing too much fuel to enter the combustion chamber
- A faulty fuel regulator, which may not be regulating the pressure of the going to the engine as it should
- A vacuum leak
- A possible fault in the coolant system such as a stuck thermostat or bad coolant temperature sensor
- Worn spark plugs
If you replace your O2 sensor, I've come to realize you really do have to go OEM. Getting a non-oem o2 sensor has bit me multiple times in the past.
@@TheNewMechanic do you have an email or something ? Exchange phone numbers ? I pay if you help mannn let me know lmaoooo
Sorry I don't even have the e46 any more.
Check out this forum post, seems very similar to yours: www.e46fanatics.com/threads/fuel-bank-1-and-2-rich-code.1079745/
You went fast on most important part🤦🏾♂️
Oh no!!!!!..... what was the most important part? haha
@@TheNewMechanic I’m just going to wing it did you unplug the battery before you did it? Or is it ok to leave it plugged up
@@Intheclouds-ur1yo Whoops I meant to reply right away and but got distracted #ADHD, sorry about that!
When in doubt, you can always unplug the battery. This was a couple years ago but I don't think I did. However, I also don't know what the actual BMW workshop manual says. The O2 sensors actually create their own voltage once they get up to temperature and the DME is going to watch/listen/read those voltages to determine the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gases. I'd be surprised if unplugging and replugging them in could cause an issue. But again, I'm not 100% certain and even though it didn't cause an issue for me doesn't mean it couldn't cause an issue..... Warnings cause I don't want to be liable for any issues you have :)
You lost me at eBay parts
You barely explained anything 👎
Terrible video didn’t do the bottom
Horrible
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