Did you solve the problem with your car? Let us know in the comments below how you did it, and maybe you can help someone else with a bad oxygen sensor! Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel! More Oxygen Sensor Diagnosis Info: mechanicbase.com/engine/oxygen-o2-sensor-symptoms/ Website: mechanicbase.com/ Community: community.mechanicbase.com/
Will a bad sensor cause the truck to shake stutter and won't accelerate from slow or stop to go? It runs fine when I floor it but in the city stop and go makes it want to stall out but doesn't but it won't accelerate until I floor it. Could a bad o2 sensor do this?
No, it got worse. I have a 2014 Town and Country van. It's started out that the engine light can on, I did a scan and it said to replace the Cadlic converter. Then after it said to replace the oxygen sensors on the converter. Now the dash lights and on, no blinkers, heated seats don't work, no speedometer, no mileage, no gas signal. Not sure what it is, costing me allot of money just to figure it out. If I clean out the tipm, or replace it, do I have to reset the computer? Plus the lead on the ECMS looks like it might not be on correctly. Could that be the cause???
Did help, I had a issue with 2 bad O2 sensors both had sever carbon build up and fouled to do bad gasoline. The funniest thing was no codes or check engine light but the engine timing would go out constantly and the air to fuel mixture ratios where off by a lot. Very common where also random misfires and fuel cutoff from the rail. Also the vehicle did not start below 0 degrees celsius at all or would randomly flood itself.
Yep spoton to many think change 02 sensor downstream and problem is solved instead of thinking about engine oil left to long and cheap e10 or high ash content fuel. Maf airflow sensor Maf sensor cleaner , airbox temp sensor and air filter condition . Great info cheers
Just a tip, replace O2 sensors with the OEM unit your car came with from the facotory. Aftermarket units do not always work in some vehicles. GM is notorious for this. I know, I just installed a Bosch unit in my GM, when replacing the exhaust system, it tripped a code. Replaced with ACDelco O2 sensor, no more code, car idling smooth again. On edit: The reason a Bosch O2 sensor wound up in my vehicle is that I had an exhaust installed, and it needed a new O2 sensor, Bosch was all that was readily available at the time of the install. If not for that, an OEM sensor would have been installed.
What is an OEM price to an aftermarket part price,% ball park? I once shopped for an OEM part (Blend Door Actuator for a 98 Honda). There was only one in all of Canada (Toronto, of course) that was 6 times more expensive than an Aftermarket, Chinese part.
@@davidweum That particular OEM part you tried to source, that is the dealer raping the customer. Almost all do that today, you really need to research and shop around, which it sounds like you did. And funny you mention Honda, and aftermarket parts, I have a few stories on that one, what a nightmare. Had to pay the vig, as the aftermarket parts were of such poor quality and fit, I had no other choice than to go OEM, 2008 Civic of all things. But, certain parts, many times the best, or only alternative is aftermarket. Blend door actuators being one, I am very familiar with those, both OEM and aftermarket. I normally use Dorman, they have upped their quality as of late, moving from a Chinese manufacturer to a South Korean one. Sensors though, those are critical use items. That is mainly what I am speaking of, those computer related items that are supposed to be built to certain specs at an acceptable quality and function level. As I stated above, I have never had any luck with aftermarket sensors. As far as cost, much will depend on your vehicle. I drive, by choice, a 2003 Buick Park Avenue for the very reason it was a GM build that spanned many years and many many models. Parts are readily available and there is a ton of old new stock floating around out here, so even a genuine OEM part price in many cases is on par with the aftermarket price, and some times even less. But, I understand where you are coming from, and it is a quite reasonable position. Myself, I mainly work and wrench in the class 8 diesel world on my own and friends trucks. If you think car parts are expensive, play with this stuff for awhile. A once $50 Intake Manifold Pressure sensor is now well over $100, the Exhaust Back Pressure sensor went from $80 something to near $200. These are two critical parts on a Cummins and these dealers are very proud of their pricing, oh I have stories. We call them stealerships for good reason. For parts, eBay, Amazon and Rock Auto are my main suppliers for the automotive side. The diesel side, not much choice there, OEM for most everything.
@@michaelwright1602 Thank you very much, Mic. Very informative and cautionary. I actually have my eye on a 94 Buick. I guess I'll drive my Saturn until it totally shuts down if it hasn't already then try and find an older car so much easier to maintain. Sincerely, David Weum Alberta
P0402 is your catalytic converter,some mechanics may tell you it's your 02 sensor so once you let them replace it and then your check engine light comes back on you will be kicking yourself in the butt for listening to him so the first thing you should do is bring it to advanced Auto parts or Auto zone and they will use their obd reader and it will show the code then you can Google it and it will tell you what is wrong with your car,it will also tell you if your battery,starter,or alternator is bad good luck
Usually it's not just an 02 sensor issue, it is a clogged up and worn out catalytic converter , and a rusted bolts on the flanges or gasket of the cat and the exhaust manifold . This damages the 02 sensor and burns it.
I did diagnose on two sensors upstream and downstream sensors. The two wave forms are similar. After 110 km CEL came on after clear the code. What should be the issue?
Thanks for refreshing my memory on oxygen sensors… It’s been so long since I’ve had an oxygen sensor code I’ve forgot a lot…😄 I was pretty sure there was a way to clean them but I wasn’t 100% sure… Time to go check some sensors…😉 Great video too btw… Straight to the point no BS…
Mine are welded in with rust. Please can you tell me if its OK to run with them unplugged, just for diagnostics to see if that can help determine if they even need replaced. I am getting sensor codes but can't tell if its bad sensors or wiring P0158 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 2 P0300 Multiple Random Misfire P0152 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0157 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 2
Can you please let me know, how to change the oxygen sensor and oil level sensor on a C200 W203 kompressor year 2004. please also let me know the part numbers as well
I have a Chevy s10 4.3 engine and I just replaced all 3 o2 sensors that were reading faulty heater circuit. After driving for approximately 10 to 20 miles the check engine light came back on with the same codes for all 3 sensors. Any ideas on what might be going on it runs fine but aggravating that the same code’s come back literally right after spending a lot of money.
Just checked my sensor for the first time last week and it's super clean. No carbon. I sprayed it anyways on the outside and in the little holes..... put it back on runs great. Just wondering why it's not getting any carbon. IT's been on their since we rebuilt the engine about 9 years ago, maybe 10 years.
I have a 2014 Town and country van. I have to replace 2 upstream sensors. I am going to replace all 4, upstream and downstream. If I get 4 at once, are they all the same???
The connection on the upstream are a different size than the downstream ones. Upstream is before your catalytic converter and downstream is after the catalytic converter.
You can easily unbolt an O2 sensor and check for carbon deposits, etc.. to see if they probably need changed. They are also cheap at A1 Auto online. I paid 95$ for all 4.
@@devomike1 I have a 2014 Town and Country van. It's started out that the engine light can on, I did a scan and it said to replace the Cadlic converter. Then after it said to replace the oxygen sensors on the converter. Now the dash lights and on, no blinkers, heated seats don't work, no speedometer, no mileage, no gas signal. Not sure what it is, costing me allot of money just to figure it out. If I clean out the tipm, or replace it, do I have to reset the computer? Plus the lead on the ECMS looks like it might not be on correctly. Could that be the cause???
My Audi A4 B7 has a problem when I make hard acceleration i can smell the smoke inside the cabin, if it is raining I cannot smell anything please help me to understand
Hi I have a 2010 Jeep Patriot and picked up the following on a diagnostics with Jeep: P0031 and P0032 relating to the oxygen sensors. It also picks up P0300 which is multiple engine misfire. I am unable to drive the vehicle. Jeep says that the vehicle mechanically is fine but air is restricted from the exhaust with cylinder 1 and 4. The manifold was changed to branches and a cat fooler fitted. Pls assist if possible to investigate in the right direction. 1 Jeep mechanic said that I should have the original sensor and not a bosch sensor
My 2014 honda brio 1.2litre petrol bas 486k on the clock. The engine light comes on when I put on the AC and she has a slight rough idle. Oxygen sensor or crank sensor to blame? When I took her for a diagnostic test, the light went off. Comes back intermittently ADVICE PLS
which 02 sensor if bad would cause damage to to the Cat,upstream or downstream,if i drive with a bad downstream sensor will it ruin the catalytic converter?Thanks
About five years ago. a .mechanic replaced my upper sensor but couldn't get to the lower one because he was working on the ground and couldn't get under the van. I don't know how long the bottom one has been there. The van runs good but once I drive, turn it off and try to start up again, that's the problem. Any suggestions ?
Hi Micheal, what you're describing is also a symptom of a bad battery; one that's about to die. Out of the four cars we have, 3 have shown this exact behaviour just weeks before the batteries died. They started fine in the morning, even in winters, but once they ran and then stopped, like getting gas or at the grocer's, they wouldn't start back up, and sound just like a drying battery would behave on a winter morning start...
i get the code P0420, can that be the 02 sensor or just the cataylic converter? i do have excess fuel consumption and the car feels restricted especially on acceleration 80% of the time and 20% of the time it feels normal and quick. i dont get any hesitations just feels restricted . btw my car is a 2006 honda civic
I have a 93 Chevy Silverado 5.7 engine The idle is completely smooth it runs absolutely fine but randomly as you're driving it will stall out I will shut off the emissions switch started back up immediately and it will run fine again sometimes for two or three days sometimes for a couple hours and then it will shut off again Acts like it's losing throttle when it happens no check engine lights I understand it can be several sensors that causes this trying to narrow it down if you have any information to help I would appreciate it thank you it's a 5.7 engine two-wheel drive with a L60E transmission thanks again
O Need some advice? I have a 1989 Dodge Daytona yht ahs soem sort of electronic censir issue . I ahve repalced the RCU and t was nit the problem. Ther is a shit down sensir on the enegine and I ahve wondered if the o2 cebsir nd or rh shtiff censie arecsueign the ehegiento simply stop running after a few minutes. I droppe the fuel atnk and tio si clen no rist at all and the fiuel is giood and fresh? Any ideas or solutions to try ? Thanx, Steve from eastern Oregon !
Why no mention of making a live read of the O2 sensors with scanner before going to all that trouble of removing them- upstream should read between 1 n 5v and downstream between 0 n 1 - if you have two banks both respective sensors should have very similar results! This being the case sensors good!
I have p0420, black sooty smoke, rough idle when warm, and slight stumble on light acceleration. I have cleaned throttle plate, egr, maf, pcv, with no change.
Just had the upstream, bank 1 sensor replaced on my '06 MX-5 Miata. How many sensors does my car have & what are the chances another sensor will now fail?
Usually it is not just a sensor issue. It is a clogged up catalytic converter, and/or an exhaust leak in the flanges or the connection between the catalytic converter and the pipe that goes to the exhaust manifold. The sensor's get damaged when you got exhaust leak at the exhaust is hot and it damages the wires.
Does the oxygen sensor prevent a car from starting???? Please help 🙏.. I have a 2000 ford mustang i turn the key got power car wont start .. I hit the cable by the sensor or sensor .. it starts automatically
Hi sir I'm philippines working in Saudi Arabia i have personal car my car is show engine light i bring to mechanic and i change thr ocxigent censor 1&2 but still came out of the light after 5 days as to mechanic my the wire problem pls. Give the good advice
Hi, Thanks for the great Video. My VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI is having an engine light on and when the mechanic checked it. He said I need to change O2 Sensor and Decat as well, because it might be dirty. My question is it necessary to also do decat when changing the O2 Sensor?
I got a question my friend I got a 2008 for Fusión Sedan when I turn the ignition switch on all the lights from the dash board comes on but won’t start or crank all the lights on the dash shuts off don’t Know what’s wrong could you please help me to fix my car I want a video and see what’s wrong and fix my car
@@Bob-qn8cg I had an 06 Ford 500 it was exhibiting the same as yours ...turn the ignition switch all the light came on then went off . A new battery solved the problem
Hi I have a 2005 ford explorer v6, 2 yr ago I had my catalytic converter replaced. It's bn running good. Recently I'm gassing up almost every 4 days and when I turn my truck over my rpm sits at 2 n half I sit a bit lower the rmp. It use to to hum now its roaring.a month ago I replaced the radiator cap, a new water pump, new hoses n replaced the serpentine belt. But its still running rich. What's next??
Hi Guys, I have a problem with my car, after driving my car for sometime, when slowing down at a stop light or stop street, my car stalls out! What can be the problem?
Hey Shane, which car do you have? Does it have an idle control valve? If yes, it could be clogged. Keep an eye on our channel, we're just making a detailed video about stalling issues. This will be uploaded in a day or two.
Bro I need help from Bangladesh, my car is Nissan Sunny X Saloon 2002 model, the car starts after some places then it stops suddenly, it starts again, after giving a lot of help, it cranks and does not start, after taking a rest for a while it starts again. Turns on and off again, please tell me for which purse this happens.
By the sound of it, that could be a crankshaft sensor. Do you have any codes/check engine light? Check this video, BTW th-cam.com/video/NQqLNk_osO8/w-d-xo.html
You have 2 x O2 sensors, Upstream one is on the Exhaust Manifold directly in front of you when you lft the bonnet, Downstream is directly back of the Catalytic Converter on the Exhaust Pipe.
Is it a sign that after you warm the car up it stops idling bad that there is a bad sensor? My car does better after driving it for a few minutes. It says bank 1 and bank 2.
I cleaned up n down stream 02 sensors cleaned airflow sensor new air filter cleaned checked gas cap and still get engine light 207 highlander 6cyl 😡 can someone help ? 🥵
many things, your symptom means nothing without a code check, what are the codes being thrown? No one can give any advice until you give a ton more information
Hollow sir my name is emmanuel I have problem with my mutushbiiz Rvr car, my low power can not go up the hill can not speed up why. Please reply to me. thank you
Thank you, a very interesting and informative video. I had a question on something I had been speculating on regarding the possible effect of the accumulation of carbon on the O2 sensor's probe. Assuming that the voltage generated by the probe is proportional to the oxygen concentration difference between the exhaust gas and the outside air, then a lean mixture, more oxygen in the exhaust, would result in a smaller voltage signal to the computer and so the computer would respond by richening the mixture. Would a layer of carbon on the ceramic surface of the probe tip inhibit the diffusion of oxygen through the probe and result in an anomalously low voltage reading that the computer would interpret as a lean running engine and thus overly richen it? Would we then see this effect as the gradual darkening, accumulation of soot, on the insides of the exhaust tips? If this is the case, would you see this as a sign that maybe it was time to replace the oxygen sensors?
Hey, yes, that's definitely a possibility. Which engine do you have? If it has two banks (i.e. a V6 or V8), you can swap sensors and see what's happening with the readings.
@@MechanicBase Thanks for the input. The car is a 370Z with the VQ37VHR engine, a V-6 that is hitting 45k miles and is in excellent running condition. I just noticed that the insides of my exhaust tips are starting to show a little carbon residue (soot) now, whereas the tips would run with virtually no residue on them when the engine was new. I'm using no noticeable amount of oil, as indicated on the dipstick at the end of my 3k mile oil change interval. The engine is running smoothly and quietly with good response and power. My guess is that maybe the engine is now running a little richer than the stoichiometric ratio because of a little carbon buildup on the upstream sensors. I'm thinking of maybe having both upstream sensors replaced.
Sir I have and old car Mitsubishi lancer ck2 1996 there is no oxygen sensors you can send me a video haw i can plas it in my car I at Mauritius in my car the Mecanisien was suprim the senser I wait a answers which you thanks
I got that problem right now with my 2009 corolla s 1.8 and i Chang it and the computer tell me its the same part. Dont know want to do advice please. 😊🙏💪
@@MechanicBase I had a cheap one but wouldn't read the fault codes I have a live fuel thing in my dash it goes up to 40 liters per 100 Kay then drops back down to 7 or 8 liters per 100 Kay at 60 kph if that makes sense
@@lachlanbrown409 coils fine plugs too did the old swap to another cyclnder with both and still miss fire on idle I'm thinking it could be fuel pressure reg or injector ..hope it's not a valve 😁
Those are 'running rich' codes. The best place to start is cleaning the MAF sansor. You can find all about that here👇👇 th-cam.com/video/SJp0fN74UNk/w-d-xo.html
@@MechanicBase ok thanks. Will do. Now I have another question in regards to that the check engine light goes on for about a day and off for a few days. Could something be loose or going out? Don't know much about cars at all.
Hello, my VW golf was giving an error code of p2196 and replaced the oxygen sensor. Now with the new sensor I am getting a new code of p2626. Can you help with why I am getting this code please?
Did you solve the problem with your car? Let us know in the comments below how you did it, and maybe you can help someone else with a bad oxygen sensor!
Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel!
More Oxygen Sensor Diagnosis Info: mechanicbase.com/engine/oxygen-o2-sensor-symptoms/
Website: mechanicbase.com/
Community: community.mechanicbase.com/
Will a bad sensor cause the truck to shake stutter and won't accelerate from slow or stop to go? It runs fine when I floor it but in the city stop and go makes it want to stall out but doesn't but it won't accelerate until I floor it. Could a bad o2 sensor do this?
Yes, problem solved by having the sensor replaced.
No, it got worse. I have a 2014 Town and Country van. It's started out that the engine light can on, I did a scan and it said to replace the Cadlic converter. Then after it said to replace the oxygen sensors on the converter. Now the dash lights and on, no blinkers, heated seats don't work, no speedometer, no mileage, no gas signal. Not sure what it is, costing me allot of money just to figure it out. If I clean out the tipm, or replace it, do I have to reset the computer? Plus the lead on the ECMS looks like it might not be on correctly. Could that be the cause???
Translate
Did help, I had a issue with 2 bad O2 sensors both had sever carbon build up and fouled to do bad gasoline. The funniest thing was no codes or check engine light but the engine timing would go out constantly and the air to fuel mixture ratios where off by a lot. Very common where also random misfires and fuel cutoff from the rail. Also the vehicle did not start below 0 degrees celsius at all or would randomly flood itself.
Yep spoton to many think change 02 sensor downstream and problem is solved instead of thinking about engine oil left to long and cheap e10 or high ash content fuel.
Maf airflow sensor Maf sensor cleaner , airbox temp sensor and air filter condition .
Great info cheers
Just a tip, replace O2 sensors with the OEM unit your car came with from the facotory. Aftermarket units do not always work in some vehicles. GM is notorious for this. I know, I just installed a Bosch unit in my GM, when replacing the exhaust system, it tripped a code. Replaced with ACDelco O2 sensor, no more code, car idling smooth again.
On edit: The reason a Bosch O2 sensor wound up in my vehicle is that I had an exhaust installed, and it needed a new O2 sensor, Bosch was all that was readily available at the time of the install. If not for that, an OEM sensor would have been installed.
thanks for this advice, I have a GM car but it is a Holden made in Oz.
Fords are notorious for being incompatible with some aftermarket parts as well
What is an OEM price to an aftermarket part price,% ball park? I once shopped for an OEM part (Blend Door Actuator for a 98 Honda). There was only one in all of Canada (Toronto, of course) that was 6 times more expensive than an Aftermarket, Chinese part.
@@davidweum That particular OEM part you tried to source, that is the dealer raping the customer. Almost all do that today, you really need to research and shop around, which it sounds like you did.
And funny you mention Honda, and aftermarket parts, I have a few stories on that one, what a nightmare. Had to pay the vig, as the aftermarket parts were of such poor quality and fit, I had no other choice than to go OEM, 2008 Civic of all things.
But, certain parts, many times the best, or only alternative is aftermarket. Blend door actuators being one, I am very familiar with those, both OEM and aftermarket. I normally use Dorman, they have upped their quality as of late, moving from a Chinese manufacturer to a South Korean one.
Sensors though, those are critical use items. That is mainly what I am speaking of, those computer related items that are supposed to be built to certain specs at an acceptable quality and function level. As I stated above, I have never had any luck with aftermarket sensors.
As far as cost, much will depend on your vehicle. I drive, by choice, a 2003 Buick Park Avenue for the very reason it was a GM build that spanned many years and many many models. Parts are readily available and there is a ton of old new stock floating around out here, so even a genuine OEM part price in many cases is on par with the aftermarket price, and some times even less. But, I understand where you are coming from, and it is a quite reasonable position.
Myself, I mainly work and wrench in the class 8 diesel world on my own and friends trucks. If you think car parts are expensive, play with this stuff for awhile. A once $50 Intake Manifold Pressure sensor is now well over $100, the Exhaust Back Pressure sensor went from $80 something to near $200. These are two critical parts on a Cummins and these dealers are very proud of their pricing, oh I have stories. We call them stealerships for good reason.
For parts, eBay, Amazon and Rock Auto are my main suppliers for the automotive side. The diesel side, not much choice there, OEM for most everything.
@@michaelwright1602
Thank you very much, Mic. Very informative and cautionary. I actually have my eye on a 94 Buick. I guess I'll drive my Saturn until it totally shuts down if it hasn't already then try and find an older car so much easier to maintain.
Sincerely,
David Weum
Alberta
Hvala na video vjerovatno imam problem sa ovim senzorom
Just found this channel. What a really informative video and your English is superb. Excellent and thank you.
P0402 is your catalytic converter,some mechanics may tell you it's your 02 sensor so once you let them replace it and then your check engine light comes back on you will be kicking yourself in the butt for listening to him so the first thing you should do is bring it to advanced Auto parts or Auto zone and they will use their obd reader and it will show the code then you can Google it and it will tell you what is wrong with your car,it will also tell you if your battery,starter,or alternator is bad good luck
I'll check my upstream 02 sensor soon. I never changed it after purchasing the vehicle 4 yrs ago. 👍🏾
Usually it's not just an 02 sensor issue, it is a clogged up and worn out catalytic converter , and a rusted bolts on the flanges or gasket of the cat and the exhaust manifold . This damages the 02 sensor and burns it.
ALL of that !
Which ruins your spark plugs , fuel injector , valves , rockers & springs , and possibly a cylinder or two on that bank
I did diagnose on two sensors upstream and downstream sensors. The two wave forms are similar. After 110 km CEL came on after clear the code. What should be the issue?
worn out and clogged cat . Replace the cat .
Thanks for refreshing my memory on oxygen sensors… It’s been so long since I’ve had an oxygen sensor code I’ve forgot a lot…😄 I was pretty sure there was a way to clean them but I wasn’t 100% sure… Time to go check some sensors…😉 Great video too btw… Straight to the point no BS…
Mine are welded in with rust.
Please can you tell me if its OK to run with them unplugged, just for diagnostics to see if that can help determine if they even need replaced.
I am getting sensor codes but can't tell if its bad sensors or wiring
P0158 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 2
P0300 Multiple Random Misfire
P0152 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1
P0157 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 2
Wow! What a video. So much information!
Thank you for the information you have post on the O2 Sensor the different steps on knowing a bad 02 sensor
You’re a good teacher really of to follow your channel an learn more an save more keep up the good work wish I seen your channel years ago
Thank you very much🙏
Can you please let me know, how to change the oxygen sensor and oil level sensor on a C200 W203 kompressor year 2004. please also let me know the part numbers as well
My car loses acceleration when going uphill and I’ve been told it’s the exhaust sensor. Does that sound right?
I'm not sure how important they can be. My last 3 cars, I put over 200 thousand miles on each one, never changed an oxygen sensor on any of them.
My 90 toyota pickup ran just off the exhaust manifold nothing after for 6 years and still runs. Not good but it does lmao
Depends some o2 sensors last 150000
Probably didn't have the greatest gas mileage tho lmao
Well ya won’t have issues with the sensor unless ya has other issue that damaged them
Your time will come 😂
I have a Chevy s10 4.3 engine and I just replaced all 3 o2 sensors that were reading faulty heater circuit. After driving for approximately 10 to 20 miles the check engine light came back on with the same codes for all 3 sensors. Any ideas on what might be going on it runs fine but aggravating that the same code’s come back literally right after spending a lot of money.
You might need to go into the ICU data based and manually clear the error reading
Remove the O2 sensors and inspect them for oil or carbon - should still be clean after driving 100 miles or so.
thank, you for you're video. I, only run high test gas in all my trks. I, had no problems.
u mean the upstream o2 sensor right? the downstream is only for checking the cat efficiency?
I have found that NTK or NGK work the best on Mini Coopers
Just checked my sensor for the first time last week and it's super clean. No carbon.
I sprayed it anyways on the outside and in the little holes..... put it back on runs great.
Just wondering why it's not getting any carbon. IT's been on their since we rebuilt the engine
about 9 years ago, maybe 10 years.
I have a 2014 Town and country van. I have to replace 2 upstream sensors. I am going to replace all 4, upstream and downstream. If I get 4 at once, are they all the same???
The connection on the upstream are a different size than the downstream ones. Upstream is before your catalytic converter and downstream is after the catalytic converter.
@@devomike1 Now I am told it the insterment cluster, I will replace that before I do the sensors.
You can easily unbolt an O2 sensor and check for carbon deposits, etc.. to see if they probably need changed. They are also cheap at A1 Auto online. I paid 95$ for all 4.
Correction: 1A Auto
@@devomike1 I have a 2014 Town and Country van. It's started out that the engine light can on, I did a scan and it said to replace the Cadlic converter. Then after it said to replace the oxygen sensors on the converter. Now the dash lights and on, no blinkers, heated seats don't work, no speedometer, no mileage, no gas signal. Not sure what it is, costing me allot of money just to figure it out. If I clean out the tipm, or replace it, do I have to reset the computer? Plus the lead on the ECMS looks like it might not be on correctly. Could that be the cause???
My Audi A4 B7 has a problem when I make hard acceleration i can smell the smoke inside the cabin, if it is raining I cannot smell anything please help me to understand
Thanks a lot for your information
Hi
I have a 2010 Jeep Patriot and picked up the following on a diagnostics with Jeep:
P0031 and P0032 relating to the oxygen sensors. It also picks up P0300 which is multiple engine misfire. I am unable to drive the vehicle. Jeep says that the vehicle mechanically is fine but air is restricted from the exhaust with cylinder 1 and 4. The manifold was changed to branches and a cat fooler fitted. Pls assist if possible to investigate in the right direction. 1 Jeep mechanic said that I should have the original sensor and not a bosch sensor
Great Job. Carry On Bro.
Very nicely explained sir
Instructions were very clear
Thank you👍
@@MechanicBase how many O2 sensor have a 1998 GMC safari?
My 2014 honda brio 1.2litre petrol bas 486k on the clock. The engine light comes on when I put on the AC and she has a slight rough idle.
Oxygen sensor or crank sensor to blame? When I took her for a diagnostic test, the light went off. Comes back intermittently
ADVICE PLS
Do you have any trouble codes now, @anthonywhittaker1899?
@@MechanicBase the diagnostic reported faulty oxygen sensor.
Waiting on the part from the agents as a 7pin sensor is in short supply
which 02 sensor if bad would cause damage to to the Cat,upstream or downstream,if i drive with a bad downstream sensor will it ruin the catalytic converter?Thanks
Hi I have 2000 astra G oxygen sensor triggers engine light to come on at times while driving
Only need to replace the up stream sensors ? Or the downstream is need it?
Do you have any DTC codes?
About five years ago. a .mechanic replaced my upper sensor but couldn't get to the lower one because he was working on the ground and couldn't get under the van. I don't know how long the bottom one has been there. The van runs good but once I drive, turn it off and try to start up again, that's the problem. Any suggestions ?
Hi Micheal, what you're describing is also a symptom of a bad battery; one that's about to die. Out of the four cars we have, 3 have shown this exact behaviour just weeks before the batteries died. They started fine in the morning, even in winters, but once they ran and then stopped, like getting gas or at the grocer's, they wouldn't start back up, and sound just like a drying battery would behave on a winter morning start...
I'm having the same problem. Turning car off then won't start back up. I'm driving a Ford Edge 2008😩. It's a pain
My 1,5 ford focus 2014 model is using to much fuel and there's an engine light on what can be the problem
I'd suggest checking the codes with an OBD2 scanner - that'll tell a lot for a start.
If the 02 sensor is bad is it common for an engine to run good until the computer goes into closed loop?
Yes, that can happen.
Very impressed with your discussion on the sensor thank you..
Very useful
I changed mine on a 2001 corvette because it would have problems going up a very steep hill after already replacing other items
Is the problem resolved?
i get the code P0420, can that be the 02 sensor or just the cataylic converter? i do have excess fuel consumption and the car feels restricted especially on acceleration 80% of the time and 20% of the time it feels normal and quick. i dont get any hesitations just feels restricted . btw my car is a 2006 honda civic
My upstream oxygen sensor was near the top of the engine. I bought it and a kid put it on. I think I have only 2 (2003 Saturn Ion).
I have a 93 Chevy Silverado 5.7 engine The idle is completely smooth it runs absolutely fine but randomly as you're driving it will stall out I will shut off the emissions switch started back up immediately and it will run fine again sometimes for two or three days sometimes for a couple hours and then it will shut off again Acts like it's losing throttle when it happens no check engine lights I understand it can be several sensors that causes this trying to narrow it down if you have any information to help I would appreciate it thank you it's a 5.7 engine two-wheel drive with a L60E transmission thanks again
Did you find out what it was?
Very helpful video
My Opel Corsa 2015 1.4 downstream oxygen sensor resets after a service but comes on the next day.Is the sensor faulty and do I have to replace it?
It just may be that you have to tap into the database on the ICU and to clear the error readings manually
I like you video boss, put more
Glad you like it💪 What would you like to see?
Do you know if VW (or any car) trouble codes are recorded by the vehicle ?
Do you mean manufacturer-specific codes?
@@MechanicBase yes
I overflowed my oil and my meter shows a p2096 code. I have a lot of white smoke coming out of tailpipe
Your engine is burning oil, causing white smoke. And that messes up the oxygen sensor readings as well, which triggers the code.
O Need some advice? I have a 1989 Dodge Daytona yht ahs soem sort of electronic censir issue . I ahve repalced the RCU and t was nit the problem. Ther is a shit down sensir on the enegine and I ahve wondered if the o2 cebsir nd or rh shtiff censie arecsueign the ehegiento simply stop running after a few minutes. I droppe the fuel atnk and tio si clen no rist at all and the fiuel is giood and fresh? Any ideas or solutions to try ? Thanx, Steve from eastern Oregon !
yeah learn how to spell for a starter than start reading !!!
Why no mention of making a live read of the O2 sensors with scanner before going to all that trouble of removing them- upstream should read between 1 n 5v and downstream between 0 n 1 - if you have two banks both respective sensors should have very similar results! This being the case sensors good!
What is code 88269 on a 2008 Dodge Charger 2.7 L V6
I have p0420, black sooty smoke, rough idle when warm, and slight stumble on light acceleration. I have cleaned throttle plate, egr, maf, pcv, with no change.
Is it your Catalytic Converter?
Hey, could you check what are your fuel trims like when that happens?
It could be that your upstream o2 sensor is giving false data.
Just had the upstream, bank 1 sensor replaced on my '06 MX-5 Miata. How many sensors does my car have & what are the chances another sensor will now fail?
Usually it is not just a sensor issue. It is a clogged up catalytic converter, and/or an exhaust leak in the flanges or the connection between the catalytic converter and the pipe that goes to the exhaust manifold. The sensor's get damaged when you got exhaust leak at the exhaust is hot and it damages the wires.
Great job
Does the oxygen sensor prevent a car from starting???? Please help 🙏.. I have a 2000 ford mustang i turn the key got power car wont start .. I hit the cable by the sensor or sensor .. it starts automatically
If you spray starter fliud does it start?
You probably have a fuel pump problem
It shouldn't prevent it from starting?
Does this happen when the car is cold (i.e. in the morning)?
Would it make a difference such as a to rich or to lean code if I run a Catlass down pipe . I have a 2013 bmw M5.
So, no cat?
Hi sir I'm philippines working in Saudi Arabia i have personal car my car is show engine light i bring to mechanic and i change thr ocxigent censor 1&2 but still came out of the light after 5 days as to mechanic my the wire problem pls. Give the good advice
kuys. okay naba sasakyan mo?
Overheating?
Great video thank you sir.
Hi, Thanks for the great Video.
My VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI is having an engine light on and when the mechanic checked it. He said I need to change O2 Sensor and Decat as well, because it might be dirty.
My question is it necessary to also do decat when changing the O2 Sensor?
Hi Boetie. Did you mechanic advice you to do the decat, or DPF-removal?
How do u get the engine so clean
This video is awesome
Thank you.
I got a question my friend I got a 2008 for Fusión Sedan when I turn the ignition switch on all the lights from the dash board comes on but won’t start or crank all the lights on the dash shuts off don’t Know what’s wrong could you please help me to fix my car I want a video and see what’s wrong and fix my car
check your starter .. will the car take a jump ?
Battery ????
@@Bob-qn8cg I had an 06 Ford 500 it was exhibiting the same as yours ...turn the ignition switch all the light came on then went off . A new battery solved the problem
Small leak in Evap system such as gas cap could possibly set false codes to H20 sensors
I have a two thousand fifteen cherokee laredo two oxygen sisters
Hi I have a 2005 ford explorer v6, 2 yr ago I had my catalytic converter replaced. It's bn running good. Recently I'm gassing up almost every 4 days and when I turn my truck over my rpm sits at 2 n half I sit a bit lower the rmp. It use to to hum now its roaring.a month ago I replaced the radiator cap, a new water pump, new hoses n replaced the serpentine belt. But its still running rich. What's next??
what was the issue
Hi Guys, I have a problem with my car, after driving my car for sometime, when slowing down at a stop light or stop street, my car stalls out! What can be the problem?
Check the basics first. Oil level, air filter etc. Check for a dirty throttle body.
Vacuum leak
Hey Shane, which car do you have?
Does it have an idle control valve? If yes, it could be clogged.
Keep an eye on our channel, we're just making a detailed video about stalling issues. This will be uploaded in a day or two.
IAC, BAD THROTTLE BODY.
When 2 change every yr, or every 10yrs ?
Bro I need help from Bangladesh, my car is Nissan Sunny X Saloon 2002 model, the car starts after some places then it stops suddenly, it starts again, after giving a lot of help, it cranks and does not start, after taking a rest for a while it starts again. Turns on and off again, please tell me for which purse this happens.
By the sound of it, that could be a crankshaft sensor. Do you have any codes/check engine light? Check this video, BTW
th-cam.com/video/NQqLNk_osO8/w-d-xo.html
The check engine light showing on the dashboard , engineer says is for the oxygen sensor in the silencer
But there is no place to install an oxygen sensor in the main wheel
My toyota hilux double cab 2012 4x4 has high diesel consumption why? It is at 147000 kms .
Can the faulty O2 sensor make a rotten egg smell?
Will using sea foam every 3 months help?
How to clean oxygen sensor
Where do I find the O2 sensor on a Mitsubishi Lancer 2005
You have 2 x O2 sensors, Upstream one is on the Exhaust Manifold directly in front of you when you lft the bonnet, Downstream is directly back of the Catalytic Converter on the Exhaust Pipe.
Is it a sign that after you warm the car up it stops idling bad that there is a bad sensor? My car does better after driving it for a few minutes. It says bank 1 and bank 2.
Which codes do you have?
@@MechanicBase po174, po136 and po171. It's a Mazda tribute 01
I cleaned up n down stream 02 sensors cleaned airflow sensor new air filter cleaned checked gas cap and still get engine light 207 highlander 6cyl 😡 can someone help ? 🥵
Which codes are you getting?
@MechanicBase Po174 , I smell gas and comes through a/c air vents
What can be the problem with my car it doesn't have spark when I try to start it
Hey Aaron.
That could be the crankshaft sensor. We have a separate video about that👇
th-cam.com/video/NQqLNk_osO8/w-d-xo.html
many things, your symptom means nothing without a code check, what are the codes being thrown? No one can give any advice until you give a ton more information
Thank you
Hollow sir my name is emmanuel I have problem with my mutushbiiz Rvr car, my low power can not go up the hill can not speed up why. Please reply to me. thank you
Is the check engine light on? Is it flashing?
@@MechanicBase yes engine light is on
Great advice.
Thank you, a very interesting and informative video.
I had a question on something I had been speculating on regarding the possible effect of the accumulation of carbon on the O2 sensor's probe. Assuming that the voltage generated by the probe is proportional to the oxygen concentration difference between the exhaust gas and the outside air, then a lean mixture, more oxygen in the exhaust, would result in a smaller voltage signal to the computer and so the computer would respond by richening the mixture. Would a layer of carbon on the ceramic surface of the probe tip inhibit the diffusion of oxygen through the probe and result in an anomalously low voltage reading that the computer would interpret as a lean running engine and thus overly richen it? Would we then see this effect as the gradual darkening, accumulation of soot, on the insides of the exhaust tips?
If this is the case, would you see this as a sign that maybe it was time to replace the oxygen sensors?
Hey, yes, that's definitely a possibility. Which engine do you have? If it has two banks (i.e. a V6 or V8), you can swap sensors and see what's happening with the readings.
@@MechanicBase Thanks for the input. The car is a 370Z with the VQ37VHR engine, a V-6 that is hitting 45k miles and is in excellent running condition. I just noticed that the insides of my exhaust tips are starting to show a little carbon residue (soot) now, whereas the tips would run with virtually no residue on them when the engine was new. I'm using no noticeable amount of oil, as indicated on the dipstick at the end of my 3k mile oil change interval.
The engine is running smoothly and quietly with good response and power. My guess is that maybe the engine is now running a little richer than the stoichiometric ratio because of a little carbon buildup on the upstream sensors. I'm thinking of maybe having both upstream sensors replaced.
You guys are an inspiration!!!!
I have had very good luck with Delphi o2 sensors in GM products, they actually make many OEM O2 sensors for GM
Hi am Maxwell and I want to learn auto electrition how could I get you please
Sir I have and old car Mitsubishi lancer ck2 1996 there is no oxygen sensors you can send me a video haw i can plas it in my car I at Mauritius in my car the Mecanisien was suprim the senser I wait a answers which you thanks
You should have a sensor on the exhaust manifold, between the cylinder head and catalytic converter.
I got that problem right now with my 2009 corolla s 1.8 and i Chang it and the computer tell me its the same part. Dont know want to do advice please. 😊🙏💪
start reading fault codes
Are you getting any codes? Check engine light?
@@MechanicBase i put the oxygen S. And the check engine light still come on check all the codes and it still say oxygen S. Dont get it.🤔
A Very Nice Video Very Helpful . Thank you for taking your time to Made The Vídeo 👍🏼
Thank you🙏
No oil pressure on a 1989 bmw 525i e34
No codes or ck engine light here. But symptoms match
Do you think a faulty 02c would cause just one bank to misfire and have a rich looking plug or am I just wishing and know it's a fuel injector 😜
Hey Jeff, do you have an OBD2 scanner to check what the fuel trims are like?
@@MechanicBase I had a cheap one but wouldn't read the fault codes I have a live fuel thing in my dash it goes up to 40 liters per 100 Kay then drops back down to 7 or 8 liters per 100 Kay at 60 kph if that makes sense
That's with five seconds that fuel adjustment ment while it does that the check engine light comes on then goes straight off
Coils or spark plugs?
@@lachlanbrown409 coils fine plugs too did the old swap to another cyclnder with both and still miss fire on idle I'm thinking it could be fuel pressure reg or injector ..hope it's not a valve 😁
Thanks
Can OBDII locate bad oxygen sensors?
Do you have any codes?
it was shocking to me how much difference a faulty o2 sensor has on driving.
Do the camshaft sensor
I'm getting a code p0172 and p0175. Is that O2 sensor or maf?
Those are 'running rich' codes. The best place to start is cleaning the MAF sansor. You can find all about that here👇👇
th-cam.com/video/SJp0fN74UNk/w-d-xo.html
@@MechanicBase ok thanks. Will do. Now I have another question in regards to that the check engine light goes on for about a day and off for a few days. Could something be loose or going out? Don't know much about cars at all.
1. check engine light
2. fuel consumption
3. black smoke
4.performance issues
5.rough iddle
5. missfire
5. fail emission test
Causes :
1. like is 100.000 miles
2. short trips
3. low quality fuel.
4. engine ti much oil is burning
5. poor maintenence.
6. wire damage
What if the check engine light not showing in the dash board but it shows in the scanner P0031 on my 04 tacoma.. but its running fine thou..
A 10 month old sensor with a 0 volt value, covered in soot, car emitting black smoke
OEM or some replacement?
Thanks that was very helpful appreciated 👍
***Would gas treatment additives help prolong oxygen sensor life?
It won't hurt. Which one would you use?
Hello, my VW golf was giving an error code of p2196 and replaced the oxygen sensor. Now with the new sensor I am getting a new code of p2626. Can you help with why I am getting this code please?
My car doesn't use more fuel, but it does smell after a run,
P 00
You have just been lucky. That no way means Co2 aren’t important.