Do not do this if you are under warranty. If you are outside of warranty, do not do this unless you plan to throw the sensor away anyway. You are at high risk of either ruining the signal long enough to set a fault, or breaking the sensor outright. If the tip looks a little sooty, just wipe it off with a dry or slightly damp rag. Do not allow any fluids inside or spray it with anything unless you don't really care anymore, as it contains delicate chemically sensitive electrodes. This is not a spark plug -- as indicated by its cost. If you insist on running this little experiment, then using pure fluids that evaporate without residue. Acetone, 90+% rubbing alcohol, and Carb Spray. I suggest you avoid using anything like fuel injector cleaner or WD40, as they evaporate slowly and contain additives that could permanently poison the sensor. FYI, I work on NOx sensor design.
Gasoline sounds like it should be ok to clean a sensor since there is unburnt gas regularly flowing through the exhaust albeit in low concentration. What would you suggest to clean it?
I don't have a faulty sensor just a dirty one that I would like to clean up if possible. No better person to ask how it should be done than a guy who designs sensors for a living. Thanks for your opinion on the matter but I'll wait for Omega QED's response.
@@chrismc8548 I was going to write a lengthy list of ways you could end up killing the sensor using gasoline, injector cleaner, water, etc., but if someone absolutely insists on soaking it in something, here are my two cents: Use a high purity solvent that evaporates rapidly, blow it out, then let it sit around for a day to ensure nothing remains inside. Something like 100% Acetone. I don't know what good it'll do you, but at least you're less likely to kill the sensor.
@@omegaqed8592 it sounds like the problem is caused by any liquid or residue remaining in the sensor when it gets heated If I'm understanding correctly. This would rule out gasoline for sure. Thanks for the info.
One of the few videos getting to the real problem. I don't care about the outside protector cap of the sensor. I need the zirconium stone inside clean, and you are getting to that both by soaking and spraying into the venting holes. I think you made headway with capturing your trash in the bag. Now I will try this with testing before and after. With the trash I think you are on to it, good video, thanks.
Do not do this. NOx sensors are not spark plugs. They have very delicate chemical sensing electrodes inside a fragile ceramic element. Soaking the sensor in any "cleaner" will cause the sensor to read very badly for the first few hours (if not kill it). You will be at high risk of setting a fault. If there is some soot on the outside of the probe, you can wipe it off with a dry rag. Under no circumstance should you allow a fluid inside the probe tip.
@@DrDrobotnik I cannot provide any "official" recommendations. However, IF: 1) it were my truck and it was outside of warranty 2) the sensor had relatively low hours and might have set a fault because of soot... Then I might consider trying to clean it just on the off-chance that it helps. In that case I would wipe it and use pure Acetone or 90+% rubbing Alcohol to soak, shake it out, and let it dry for about half an hour in front of a fan to help draw the vapors out. Do not use any fluid with additives, as those additives could permanently poison the sensor. This is why I suggested the pure volatile solvents. Be careful removing the sensor probe from the pipe, as they are often stuck and easy to damage upon removal. Be careful you don't get yourself in an engine de-rate situation if it doesn't work. Most of the time, this kind of cleaning repair on NOx sensors will not actually address the original problem even though the fault code may not come back--but you'll at least feel like you accomplished something. :)
I have yet to see a video where anyone goes through this or a similar process and actually SHOWS the before and after demonstrating that it actually works. As an aside I HAVE read plenty of articles saying NOTHING has been proven to be successful and they mention these videos
I just put mine in ultrasonic cleaner for 2 min and it was all clean! Surprised at what comes out of the holes on the sensor when using a ultrasonic cleaner . I really think it's the best way
@@babyboi4778 I do board-level repair on electronics, electronics that occasionally requires ultrasonic cleaning. To remove the residual water, the industry standard is 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), never acetone.
Thanks a lot, you make me save money! Before to pay for a new sensor, I clean my BMW F10 N53B30 nox sensor as you explain. After ODB control, all default codes about this have been removed!
It's not a Knock Sensor. It's not at Oxygen sensor either. He's saying NOx as in oxides of nitrogen. NOx sensors like the one he's cleaning can cost $800 each. NOx is NO1 and NO2. It's an acid rain particle with one nitrogen and either 1 or 2 oxygen atoms stuck to it. The "x' is a variable. NOx is formed at temperatures over 2400°F. A NOx sensor is part of a selective catalyst reduction system. In simple terms- diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system that uses urea to neutralize N0x into ammonia. The system will have one in the front by the turbo and one at the end of the exhaust selective catalyst reduction unit.
@@cherryrose6438 you clean it, reinstall and see if CEL disappears. Rinse and repeat until you have success or throw in the towel that it’s broken. Your car or obd2 scanner may help indicate it can’t just be cleaned, but hey what harm in trying.
The injector cleaner is made to keep this from happening in the first place! I have to change one of mine on my 2019 Duramax one sensor was 100 percent clogged and one is 50 percent clogged. Had I bought this Truck new im sure with running Lucas in the tank this wouldn't have happened in the first place.
So are you basically saying you can clean any sensor without replacing it providing you do it properly? Also I understand you need to do a visual on the wiring.
hi guys i have 2018 mercedes c220 d my knox sensor downstream looks like gone,garage told me that this kind of methods wouldnt solve the problems .they says cpu needs calibrate as well ??
Depending on the price it may be more efficient to buy a new sensor. Also, I always reset my computer after every time I alter something on my engine. *To reset a computer, simply unplug your cars battery and let it sit overnight.
You can get Mercedes to replace the Nox sensor for free as it is a well known issue even by them especially considering the age of your car. I had mine changed on a 2015 E220 BLUETEC some 3 months ago
@@ntandongwenya3897 My dealer yesterday would not replace my NOx sensors under warranty. They were replaced in 2019 and have about 20,000kms on them. 2015 GLK.
It throws a check engine code that you see on the dash. The code is read with a code reader. I think the specific code number may be unique to each brand or model of vehicle. A $27 code reader can save you a shit ton of time and money as they usually give you a direction to go to diagnose and correct the problem. The dealer has a better one that is more exact but the cheap ones will work for you MOST of the time.
I've seen people use lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, Mass Air Flow cleaner, throttle body cleaner, brake cleaner, carb/choke spray, gasoline, lucas oil fuel treatment, seafoam, and others. Which is the best?
Strange. I came to this video because I used this Lucas cleaner for the first time (as additive) and shortly after I had an error code for the O2-Sensor for the first time. Was looking for information, if this could be related and instead I find this :D
The smallest droplet packs the biggest punch upon contacting the eye 😂 serves me right for being impatient and deciding to blow it out rather than fan or compressed air.....I sometimes feel I must be a glutton for punishment haha.
My 2002 RX300 O2 Sensor B1, B1 is producing P1133 Error Code ! I'll this cleaning process to see if this will correct the P1133 Error Code !! Thanks for the illustration !!
WELL??? What was the outcome once you reinstalled it in the vehicle? Or did you even use it again? I guess my point being did it work or not after you cleaned it? And it's a O2 sensor, not a knock sensor. But thanks for the video. I just want to know so im not wasting more time than i already have on this p.o.s.car I bought.
Of course it didn't work this guy doesn't know what he's, no goggles, gloves PPE's. The spray and soaking will not completely clean carbon. Get a new sensor.
Sensor alone is $600 each, have to be replaced in matching pairs.. I have issues with my SCR throwing a P1C54 Code. Tech at Nissan said it could be a $4,000 SCR, (no diesel techs at any Local Nissan dealers) Nissan corp is no help at all, I have 23,000 miles on truck and they abandoned me. After 3 years.. plan on, if truck last to delete it after warranty, that is not really helping anyway,.. I am just in a survival mode right now as I don't want to keep replacing cheap built Nox Sensors.. every 23,000 miles. And I do not have equipment to put the truck into an Manual Regen mode and reprogram the system, and I don't want to go into limp mode..
@@Funky4me21 That sucks. P1C54 means "Catalyst Missing". Essentially your outlet NOx sensor is seeing a lot of NOx (or DEF), so it thinks your have removed the catalyst. This indicates a severe issue with your DEF dosing or conversion across the catalyst. With such a young vehicle, the most likely culprit is your DEF doser. If they've replaced the sensors, and that did not fix it, then it's unlikely the sensors are the problem. Maybe ask them if they checked the DEF doser, and also check for urea deposits near the DEF injector. If you're in a cold climate, it's also possible your Urea is freezing up.
A knock sensor is a totally different thing. But that is correct. You cannot drive your car with the o2 sensor disconnected. Options: Walk, bicycle, ask a friend to drive you or just don't go anywhere. These are all better options than complaining on a TH-cam video comment section.
WD-40 is specifically a degreaser, as well as a lubricant. So no would not be a very good idea to use WD-40, since it will attract more grime and dirt than anything, overtime.
that might just work. Drill some more holes so you can clean the sensor. Wrap it up with some metal sheet. These fcking sensors are too expensive to be replaced.
You can soak them in plain gasoline too , it works great...never did use F.I. cleaner ..but it makes sense , and not 6-7 hours.... try more like at least 8 hours with some light swirling agitation every hour, it can take up to 10 hours....dry the O2 sensor and re-install. Goes without saying inspect the shit out of all the wiring ..on ths sensor and vehicle ..i find 50% of the time its wires or a combo of dirt and bad wires
I know this is a bit late, but try replacing your spark plugs. They're cheap and hopefully it'll clear it. I had a '97 cavalier that burnt a plug and replacing it cleared my p420 code. Can't hurt to try.
if you insist on trying, use something that doesn't have additives (leave residue) and evaporates quickly...such as carb cleaner. don't use that injector cleaner. still probably a waste of time
@@neryahwilson6499 do it yourself an save money all you need is a claw tool to remove o2 sensor an the sensor itself which you can buy on ebay for low prices..most of them are OEM parts you can find for way cheaper than spending 400$ brother lmk if you need help finding a good deal.
Your video header is about cleaning o2 sensor???? However, you are referring to your o2 sensor as a knock sensor???? False....what you are cleaning is o2 sensor and NOT a knock sensor(which is way smaller and totally different).... had to point this out what you are referring to
O2 sensor is for gas cars and nox sensors are for most diesel engines including simi trucks. They both works the same way. You can clean them and they will still work if there is a soot build up. The soot blocks up the small port holes,that's when the code mostly will appear. Get sm acetone or carb spray or rubbing alcohol and wipe it off good and let it dry. Then install it back. Take your negative battery cable off to reset the code. Make sure you always check your wiring harness as well before installing the sensor back because that's a lot of heat that travels through your exhaust and sometimes it will melt your harness and cause a sensor code. Hope this helps..
You will save a couple of weeks a max month, at the end you need to replace. So two times you will need to dive under your car, and if you break NOx mounting on your cat. then it will be very paunful for your pocket. It wears out not gets dirty. Tired NOx makes your car hungry for fuel. So playing with this chemicals you not only breathing toxins but also loosing money and poluting:D
It is worth to try anything because these sensors are made of gold judging by their price. I am looking for a bypass to this system because i can't afford to change these sensors all the time. If it is this expensive to save a little polution it is not worth it.
@@Davoodoox1 I'm sure it's too late, but have you ever checked out Rock auto parts? They had about 15 different priced sensors for my car, from $34 to over $150.
@@bigredc222 I made a motor optimization (tuning with computer) and AdBlue OFF a couple of days ago and the car runs like new and i will never have to bother with AdBlue correlated problems again. I am super happy and amazed how well a car can actually function when no crap system is in the way.
@@Davoodoox1 Are you saying you have a diesel and figured out a way to get it to run without AdBlue? What about when it comes time to get your yearly emission test?
@@bigredc222 No problem with emission testing. Then all the other diesels without AdBlue would fail too??? If you remove the DPF then you have problem with emission testing. Yes a simple programmin called AdBlue OFF was done and car runs like new.
You said Carbon, Inside your injector? How would that happen? Really. Wow. I think BS. I would use Seafoam spray instead of injector cleaner for the sensor.
Turns meth spirit kerosene thiners prepsol degreaser for BBQ the best carb cleaner plenty os stuff all Ur doing is opening for flow the inside is not carbon build-up
Do not do this if you are under warranty. If you are outside of warranty, do not do this unless you plan to throw the sensor away anyway. You are at high risk of either ruining the signal long enough to set a fault, or breaking the sensor outright. If the tip looks a little sooty, just wipe it off with a dry or slightly damp rag. Do not allow any fluids inside or spray it with anything unless you don't really care anymore, as it contains delicate chemically sensitive electrodes. This is not a spark plug -- as indicated by its cost. If you insist on running this little experiment, then using pure fluids that evaporate without residue. Acetone, 90+% rubbing alcohol, and Carb Spray. I suggest you avoid using anything like fuel injector cleaner or WD40, as they evaporate slowly and contain additives that could permanently poison the sensor.
FYI, I work on NOx sensor design.
Gasoline sounds like it should be ok to clean a sensor since there is unburnt gas regularly flowing through the exhaust albeit in low concentration. What would you suggest to clean it?
@@chrismc8548 r&d of sensors is his livelihood, hes not gonna tell you to salvage a faulty sensor, he'll tell you to buy a new one
I don't have a faulty sensor just a dirty one that I would like to clean up if possible. No better person to ask how it should be done than a guy who designs sensors for a living. Thanks for your opinion on the matter but I'll wait for Omega QED's response.
@@chrismc8548
I was going to write a lengthy list of ways you could end up killing the sensor using gasoline, injector cleaner, water, etc., but if someone absolutely insists on soaking it in something, here are my two cents:
Use a high purity solvent that evaporates rapidly, blow it out, then let it sit around for a day to ensure nothing remains inside. Something like 100% Acetone. I don't know what good it'll do you, but at least you're less likely to kill the sensor.
@@omegaqed8592 it sounds like the problem is caused by any liquid or residue remaining in the sensor when it gets heated If I'm understanding correctly. This would rule out gasoline for sure. Thanks for the info.
I would have liked to see the sensor tested before and after to show that the cleaning had worked.
oooor, you could take a $7 risk and clean the sensor and re install it. If it works....you hit the jackpot and saved some cheddar.
Lol
It worked. It is not a rocket science.
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EXACTLY what i was thinking
850 at volvo dealer big thanks man !!
One of the few videos getting to the real problem. I don't care about the outside protector cap of the sensor. I need the zirconium stone inside clean, and you are getting to that both by soaking and spraying into the venting holes. I think you made headway with capturing your trash in the bag. Now I will try this with testing before and after. With the trash I think you are on to it, good video, thanks.
Do not do this. NOx sensors are not spark plugs. They have very delicate chemical sensing electrodes inside a fragile ceramic element. Soaking the sensor in any "cleaner" will cause the sensor to read very badly for the first few hours (if not kill it). You will be at high risk of setting a fault. If there is some soot on the outside of the probe, you can wipe it off with a dry rag. Under no circumstance should you allow a fluid inside the probe tip.
@@omegaqed8592 so you're saying WD 40?
@@DrDrobotnik I cannot provide any "official" recommendations. However, IF:
1) it were my truck and it was outside of warranty
2) the sensor had relatively low hours and might have set a fault because of soot...
Then I might consider trying to clean it just on the off-chance that it helps. In that case I would wipe it and use pure Acetone or 90+% rubbing Alcohol to soak, shake it out, and let it dry for about half an hour in front of a fan to help draw the vapors out.
Do not use any fluid with additives, as those additives could permanently poison the sensor. This is why I suggested the pure volatile solvents.
Be careful removing the sensor probe from the pipe, as they are often stuck and easy to damage upon removal.
Be careful you don't get yourself in an engine de-rate situation if it doesn't work. Most of the time, this kind of cleaning repair on NOx sensors will not actually address the original problem even though the fault code may not come back--but you'll at least feel like you accomplished something. :)
@@omegaqed8592 what about using MAF cleaner or electrical parts cleaner that is safe to use on delicate parts like those?
Also throttle body/ carburetor cleaner is a gamble because a cleaner that strong might cause damage. Electronic cleaner is gentler and safer.
I have yet to see a video where anyone goes through this or a similar process and actually SHOWS the before and after demonstrating that it actually works. As an aside I HAVE read plenty of articles saying NOTHING has been proven to be successful and they mention these videos
th-cam.com/video/r1pYe0FOrI8/w-d-xo.html
I used CRC Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner. It worked well.
Did you just take off sensors, spray, wipe and re install?
I just put mine in ultrasonic cleaner for 2 min and it was all clean! Surprised at what comes out of the holes on the sensor when using a ultrasonic cleaner . I really think it's the best way
does the engine light still come back on?
in what solution? ive read degreaser/soap/water....and then again w distilled water
What sauce in the bath
Soak in 100% acetone or just use carb cleaner nothing else an air pressure to dry faster if you want to get the job done quicker.
@@babyboi4778 I do board-level repair on electronics, electronics that occasionally requires ultrasonic cleaning. To remove the residual water, the industry standard is 99% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), never acetone.
what about soaking in the carb cleaner for a while instead of spraying?
Spraying it is better because when you press it it has alot of pressure
@@djmaplesyrupbaby that doesn't really answer the question, he's asking is it okay to soak in carb cleaner.
@@JohnSmith-xx1lx if you spray it it takes out more gunk then just letting it sit thats what I'm try to say
So then, let it soak and then SPRAY IT OUT ffs
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Thanks a lot, you make me save money! Before to pay for a new sensor, I clean my BMW F10 N53B30 nox sensor as you explain. After ODB control, all default codes about this have been removed!
Do you remember what codes came up, when you had this issue??
@@erickmellado6417 12C008. 12C208 12C601. for nox sensor short circuit and signal not available
Did you ever check resistance on the sensor before you install it?
It's not a Knock Sensor. It's not at Oxygen sensor either. He's saying NOx as in oxides of nitrogen. NOx sensors like the one he's cleaning can cost $800 each. NOx is NO1 and NO2. It's an acid rain particle with one nitrogen and either 1 or 2 oxygen atoms stuck to it. The "x' is a variable. NOx is formed at temperatures over 2400°F. A NOx sensor is part of a selective catalyst reduction system. In simple terms- diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system that uses urea to neutralize N0x into ammonia. The system will have one in the front by the turbo and one at the end of the exhaust selective catalyst reduction unit.
How do you know your NOx sensor is dirty and not just broken?
@@cherryrose6438 you clean it, reinstall and see if CEL disappears. Rinse and repeat until you have success or throw in the towel that it’s broken. Your car or obd2 scanner may help indicate it can’t just be cleaned, but hey what harm in trying.
Well sorry to see you must be bored
The Lucas cleaner is made to be diluted with gasoline for the best cleaning action. Which means about 1/10th or less was needed.
Also use less much diameter vessel ...will save on extra unnecessary fluid waste
Even agitating with a brush and then spraying cleaner saves cleaner...too much unnecessary spraying
The injector cleaner is made to keep this from happening in the first place! I have to change one of mine on my 2019 Duramax one sensor was 100 percent clogged and one is 50 percent clogged. Had I bought this Truck new im sure with running Lucas in the tank this wouldn't have happened in the first place.
So are you basically saying you can clean any sensor without replacing it providing you do it properly?
Also I understand you need to do a visual on the wiring.
The question is does it work after cleaning?
hi guys i have 2018 mercedes c220 d my knox sensor downstream looks like gone,garage told me that this kind of methods wouldnt solve the problems .they says cpu needs calibrate as well ??
Depending on the price it may be more efficient to buy a new sensor. Also, I always reset my computer after every time I alter something on my engine. *To reset a computer, simply unplug your cars battery and let it sit overnight.
You can get Mercedes to replace the Nox sensor for free as it is a well known issue even by them especially considering the age of your car. I had mine changed on a 2015 E220 BLUETEC some 3 months ago
@@ntandongwenya3897 My dealer yesterday would not replace my NOx sensors under warranty. They were replaced in 2019 and have about 20,000kms on them. 2015 GLK.
Thank you! Straight to the business and no bullshit.
Agreed. I hate it when they start blabbing and don't get to the point.
Thankgod i hate when they talk about the history of the part at the beginning for 10 minutes lol😂
Where will we get the liquid spray?
What was the error of the car for the reason of cleaning the sensor? Which problem did you have with the car?
Higher gas consumption?
Thanks
It throws a check engine code that you see on the dash. The code is read with a code reader. I think the specific code number may be unique to each brand or model of vehicle. A $27 code reader can save you a shit ton of time and money as they usually give you a direction to go to diagnose and correct the problem. The dealer has a better one that is more exact but the cheap ones will work for you MOST of the time.
What about with acetone or brake cleaner?
Does this work on O2 sensors, or is it specifically for NoX sensors?
If that will work on nox
Then it’s fine for o2
I've seen people use lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, Mass Air Flow cleaner, throttle body cleaner, brake cleaner, carb/choke spray, gasoline, lucas oil fuel treatment, seafoam, and others. Which is the best?
Good question, does vinegar eat the carbon?
Mass air flow cleaner ,is the appropriate one for all sensor and electric partas
@@kikiAyalaTyCo or CRC electronic cleaner.
Use the strongest one that will take those carbon shit out.
On one video you cleaned sensors with lucas and gumout and on another you cleaned with water and spray bottle, what's the difference?
Knock senor ???😊
Que numero de llave para aflojar el sensor gracias
Cześć powiedz mi czy wyskakiwały ci błędy na komputerze z tego czujnika
My no.1 sensor only one hole at the tip. Cleaned it was ok, no carbon. Soaked it in gas, again clean as a whistle. No.2 sensor was knackered.
Also sea foam works to for oxygen sensors and your catalytic converter to clean it 👍
Are you talking about the seafoam fuel treatment? Or? Which sea foam should I get
Strange. I came to this video because I used this Lucas cleaner for the first time (as additive) and shortly after I had an error code for the O2-Sensor for the first time. Was looking for information, if this could be related and instead I find this :D
Don't forget your safety glasses when spraying the carb cleaner
Yeah and wear a condom too when spraying the carb cleaner. Can't be too safe.
Also, make sure you take deep breathes while spraying the carb cleaner. Builds up immune system
The smallest droplet packs the biggest punch upon contacting the eye 😂 serves me right for being impatient and deciding to blow it out rather than fan or compressed air.....I sometimes feel I must be a glutton for punishment haha.
Nicely explained.
Good.
Liked it 😅
My 2002 RX300 O2 Sensor B1, B1 is producing P1133 Error Code ! I'll this cleaning process to see if this will correct the P1133 Error Code !! Thanks for the illustration !!
Did work for you on your Lexus?
WELL??? What was the outcome once you reinstalled it in the vehicle? Or did you even use it again? I guess my point being did it work or not after you cleaned it? And it's a O2 sensor, not a knock sensor. But thanks for the video. I just want to know so im not wasting more time than i already have on this p.o.s.car I bought.
Of course it didn't work this guy doesn't know what he's, no goggles, gloves PPE's. The spray and soaking will not completely clean carbon. Get a new sensor.
The sensor is a Nox (No1/No2) or oxides of nitrogen (acid rain causing pollutant) sensor located in the exhaust of DEF SCR equipped diesel engines.
@@TD-tb5xk for $500? Don't mind if I do :B
Sensor alone is $600 each, have to be replaced in matching pairs.. I have issues with my SCR throwing a P1C54 Code. Tech at Nissan said it could be a $4,000 SCR, (no diesel techs at any Local Nissan dealers) Nissan corp is no help at all, I have 23,000 miles on truck and they abandoned me. After 3 years.. plan on, if truck last to delete it after warranty, that is not really helping anyway,.. I am just in a survival mode right now as I don't want to keep replacing cheap built Nox Sensors.. every 23,000 miles. And I do not have equipment to put the truck into an Manual Regen mode and reprogram the system, and I don't want to go into limp mode..
@@Funky4me21 That sucks. P1C54 means "Catalyst Missing". Essentially your outlet NOx sensor is seeing a lot of NOx (or DEF), so it thinks your have removed the catalyst. This indicates a severe issue with your DEF dosing or conversion across the catalyst. With such a young vehicle, the most likely culprit is your DEF doser. If they've replaced the sensors, and that did not fix it, then it's unlikely the sensors are the problem. Maybe ask them if they checked the DEF doser, and also check for urea deposits near the DEF injector. If you're in a cold climate, it's also possible your Urea is freezing up.
my beat car o2 sensor complaint ,what to do plz hlp me
What about lemon juice? I also seen that you are not supposed to spray that cleaner . Just soaking in lemon juice
With sugar or not sugar😁😁
Why didn't you cut the original bottle ,you use the whole fluid anyway
It was better for the environment the way he did it..........you know.......
Why not use a propane torch instead those expensive chemicals?
Which side is O1S and O2S are placed.....Passenger or driver side which is which??
Nobody understands your question 🙋♂️
@@tobiasherrmann5817 My car has 2 cats, and has 2 sensors, ....My car is a 1996 grand marquis...How do I know which one is the bad one?
@@merged
Disconnect 1 (one sensor)
If you have now 2 bad sensor
The other one is the faulty one.
Is logical or not?
@@tobiasherrmann5817I didn't think about that!!! I'll do that , Thanks!
Using injector cleaner is unnecessary. Just use injector cleaning spray will work.
So, what you are saying is injector cleaner is not necessary, but injector cleaner will work?
This guy knows nothing forget this
The best video on how to clean O2 sensor on TH-cam.
Does it matter if the o2 sensor is old like 2006 old
khalid cade no doesn’t matter, all sensors get carbon buildup
So what am I supposed to do. Not drive my vehicle for 24 hours or more. While the nock sensor is soaking and being cleaned.
A knock sensor is a totally different thing.
But that is correct. You cannot drive your car with the o2 sensor disconnected.
Options: Walk, bicycle, ask a friend to drive you or just don't go anywhere.
These are all better options than complaining on a TH-cam video comment section.
You dont want a disolvent in a plastic container with a sensor in it :D, you put that in steel or equivalent.
Work or not ??🤔
Cant u just use brake cleaner?
Yes
can i use wd-40 for cleaning?
WD-40 is only for water displacement.
WD-40 is specifically a degreaser, as well as a lubricant. So no would not be a very good idea to use WD-40, since it will attract more grime and dirt than anything, overtime.
No
This is great because each one of these for my diesel is $300
Cleaning it from carbon is fine but will it work again?? Anybody know??
Makes me think hmm drill hole near sensor put the cleaner on the sensor then jb weld pipe shut won't have to take sensor out,
that might just work. Drill some more holes so you can clean the sensor. Wrap it up with some metal sheet. These fcking sensors are too expensive to be replaced.
Um knock sensors and oxygen sensors are 2 completely different things!
No shit
NOX
How long do u wait for sensor to dry?is it normal for sensor to smoke when reinstalled?
Rolando Mota Del Campo 10 hours
@@Rastaaa90 Since this post is two years old....it's probably dry by now.
@@edstimator1 I purchased a new one.
@@edstimator1 🤣🤣🤣
U just saved me $300 Thanks you
So did it work OK ofter you reinstall
@@stevenmullen8402 we will never know...
Did your NOX sensor throw a code before you cleaned mine did cleaning it now
Why didn't he just soak the Knock sensor also?
How do you know your NOx sensor is dirty and not just broken?
I’ve heard that if u shake it and it rattles inside then it’s broken, doing my sensors today!
@@elcucuy1959 did it help?
Do Not use carb cleaner on a throttle body or MAF sensor!!!
Why tho
LOV2XLR8 chemical makeup will eat up the most sensors.
@@arttafil6792 I see, thanks.
You can soak them in plain gasoline too , it works great...never did use F.I. cleaner ..but it makes sense , and not 6-7 hours.... try more like at least 8 hours with some light swirling agitation every hour, it can take up to 10 hours....dry the O2 sensor and re-install.
Goes without saying inspect the shit out of all the wiring ..on ths sensor and vehicle ..i find 50% of the time its wires or a combo of dirt and bad wires
Petrol or diesel?
Is it gonna clear my p420 code?
I’d love to know as new one cost a lot
I know this is a bit late, but try replacing your spark plugs. They're cheap and hopefully it'll clear it. I had a '97 cavalier that burnt a plug and replacing it cleared my p420 code. Can't hurt to try.
Only with a 69 injection
I don't think so
I don't think so
A video of how to remove it?
use eye protection and glove; protect your liver as well.
Why good is oxgen sensor
Is he saying knock sensor?
Yes and they are not knock sensors ... Knock sensors are located by the cams
he's acutally saying Nox Sensor wich is basically a diesel o2 sensor (not really but close enough)
Can I leave it soaking over night? Why 6 to 7 hours ?
esviteri82 its just a recommended time, but yes you can leave it soaking over night prob will get more of the carbon cleaned out 🤷🏿♂️
@@XxelmokillerxX1 I left it soaking over night. But after 1 week sensor code came back on. So i replaced outlet sensor. No more code
Is a knock sensor or ox sensor your title is wrong
Can use WD40 ?
if you insist on trying, use something that doesn't have additives (leave residue) and evaporates quickly...such as carb cleaner. don't use that injector cleaner. still probably a waste of time
Why you calling a 02 sensor a knock sensor
@Shinekhuu D Thats helpful. Thanks
Pay attention dingbats! NOX SENSOR!! 🤔
How about using a torch and just burning all the horseshit the f out? I’d like to try on a crappy car just to see... fire is fire right?
Soaking for 6 hours ,drying for 6 hours. The o2 sensor of my car cost $31 .Thanks
You mean you had to buy a new one?
You must be on drug if you can buy a new one for $31. Toyota wants $210 for one.
This box sensor cost 750$
@@MrN0bady it's not a Nok sensor
Shit....my o2 sensor cost $250.....going to try this. Well2 see how it gos
and i paid over 400 dollars to get mine replaced, and after just four months, have to do it again it appears!! 😞
@@neryahwilson6499 do it yourself an save money all you need is a claw tool to remove o2 sensor an the sensor itself which you can buy on ebay for low prices..most of them are OEM parts you can find for way cheaper than spending 400$ brother lmk if you need help finding a good deal.
good one this will help planning to do it and do a vid
Why do you get all this carbon buildup on there in the first place
Your video header is about cleaning o2 sensor???? However, you are referring to your o2 sensor as a knock sensor???? False....what you are cleaning is o2 sensor and NOT a knock sensor(which is way smaller and totally different).... had to point this out what you are referring to
I think he is saying NOx sensor or nitrogen oxide sensor for diesels.
It's not a knock sensor
That is not a knock sensor.
Carburettors don't have carbon in them .
why clean if its not life time
Thank you
Awesome! Video
Just flex-seal it. Works perfect!
double check before spend extra money cause most of the time is heat cable.
Will work max for 10 K miles
o2 sensors don't sense nitrogen oxide.
Kn0ck sensor are magnetic dumb ass
Why do you keep calling it a knock sensor...it's an 02 sensor.
O2 sensor is for gas cars and nox sensors are for most diesel engines including simi trucks.
They both works the same way. You can clean them and they will still work if there is a soot build up. The soot blocks up the small port holes,that's when the code mostly will appear. Get sm acetone or carb spray or rubbing alcohol and wipe it off good and let it dry. Then install it back. Take your negative battery cable off to reset the code. Make sure you always check your wiring harness as well before installing the sensor back because that's a lot of heat that travels through your exhaust and sometimes it will melt your harness and cause a sensor code. Hope this helps..
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You will save a couple of weeks a max month, at the end you need to replace. So two times you will need to dive under your car, and if you break NOx mounting on your cat. then it will be very paunful for your pocket. It wears out not gets dirty.
Tired NOx makes your car hungry for fuel. So playing with this chemicals you not only breathing toxins but also loosing money and poluting:D
It is worth to try anything because these sensors are made of gold judging by their price. I am looking for a bypass to this system because i can't afford to change these sensors all the time. If it is this expensive to save a little polution it is not worth it.
@@Davoodoox1 I'm sure it's too late, but have you ever checked out Rock auto parts? They had about 15 different priced sensors for my car, from $34 to over $150.
@@bigredc222 I made a motor optimization (tuning with computer) and AdBlue OFF a couple of days ago and the car runs like new and i will never have to bother with AdBlue correlated problems again. I am super happy and amazed how well a car can actually function when no crap system is in the way.
@@Davoodoox1 Are you saying you have a diesel and figured out a way to get it to run without AdBlue?
What about when it comes time to get your yearly emission test?
@@bigredc222 No problem with emission testing. Then all the other diesels without AdBlue would fail too??? If you remove the DPF then you have problem with emission testing. Yes a simple programmin called AdBlue OFF was done and car runs like new.
is call o2 sensor
Keeps saying knock sensor..... Ad is for oxygen sensor. Car has both.
There are different levels of injector cleaners….. this is not the strong enough one to do the job most efficiently
Which are high level injection cleaners
Thank you so much
If you dip it is better.
Leaving in for 7 hours.
Why can't we just blew it dry with an air gun instead to let it dry for 7 hours
Because he doesn't know what he's doing that's why.
@@TD-tb5xk are you sure about that?
If you have some soot on your NOx sensor, yes, you can blow it with an air gun. Just be sure it's not turned on/hot.
Let me pick your brain... what if you replaced a nox sensor, problem is fixed then comes back?
@Egzon Mobil 650€ in Norway....
Then replace the nox sensor. Sometimes sensor just wearout...cleaning won't fix everything.
Probably the other nox sensor is bad or the one behind the turbo may also be bad or need cleaning.
Or maybe your vehicles running rich so the buildup keeps coming?
You said Carbon, Inside your injector? How would that happen? Really. Wow. I think BS. I would use Seafoam spray instead of injector cleaner for the sensor.
Turns meth spirit kerosene thiners prepsol degreaser for BBQ the best carb cleaner plenty os stuff all Ur doing is opening for flow the inside is not carbon build-up
I did that, it is going to fuck up your car. You can buy a new sensor for $30 on line. If you touch the sensor, you fucked up right away.
This is satirical right? Not real but for comedy...i seen him make a video using water
why do machanics watch how to videos?
confused knock sensor....... w O2........it seems
He has a NOx sensor there. Different from knock and O2.
Don't forget to clean the inside of whatever that goes in
Clean the inside of the exhaust pipe or cat? Are you kidding? Surely...
I soaked it in vinegar. Completly clean.
Did it work when you reinstalled the sensor?
@@gracec1665 following
Did you put it back and it worked? The CEL went away/cleared?