Oxygen Sensor CEL Only Comes On When Cold

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Old 04-26-2015, 06:25 PM
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Oxygen Sensor CEL Only Comes On When Cold

If it's sub 10C, CEL stay on, If it's warmer I get no CEL.

Got it scanned and I forgot the exact code but the mechanic said O2 sensor bank 1.

I got a second opinion from my mechanic and he said it can be a clogged cat.


My car is from 2008 and has just under 110,000 miles.
Is the bank 1 sensor accessible from the engine compartment?

Can a clogged cat cause a temperature related CEL?
Old 04-27-2015, 08:39 AM
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It could be a lot of things, but the sensor is easy and cheap to replace.

Whats the code?
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I can't remember at the moment but should I go OEM or Aftermarket for the sensor?
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Originally Posted by ATLS_666
If it's sub 10C, CEL stay on, If it's warmer I get no CEL.

Got it scanned and I forgot the exact code but the mechanic said O2 sensor bank 1.

I got a second opinion from my mechanic and he said it can be a clogged cat.


My car is from 2008 and has just under 110,000 miles.
Is the bank 1 sensor accessible from the engine compartment?

Can a clogged cat cause a temperature related CEL?
The cat's don't work until they are warmed up so the sub 10C might be the reason it's being triggered. I honestly suggest running a can of seafoam through the engine to help clean out the cats if they are clogged, an easy $10 dollar solution.

If you still have the issue, go OEM with new O2 sensors. Some guy in the black market section is selling his factory cats for around $125 if I remember correctly.
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