Anybody know how to test if an O2 sensor is bad

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Old 04-25-2005, 07:45 PM
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Anybody know how to test if an O2 sensor is bad

I read the Helms and it says to check the bottom two contacts on the female end of the O2 sensor with an ohm meter. I get nothing, but I wanted to make sure that was correct.

Anybody got any ideas?
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what makes you think its bad?

too rich/lean mixture ?

you normally skin the wires and check the voltage ..

if there's nothing, it could mean the sensor is burnt ..

eitherway whats the cost of an O2 sensor ?

wait .. dont you have one before and one after the cat ?

im confused

OBD2 came in the early '90 if im not mistaken
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I'm getting code 0141 indicating the rear 02 sensor is bad. I tested it like the Helms said and I think it's bad, just wanted to verify before I blew $80.
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well if you got the code .. I guess its time !

unless theres corrosion and you're getting a bad signal, tho I doubt.
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Yeah I took it out and wiped it down with a clean dry cloth. It was white on the end and pretty black at the base of it. Guess I'll just order one if I don't hear from anyone else.
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