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Can the threads on the oxygen sensor go bad on its own can it loose threads on its own?
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∙ 9y ago
They can have problems related to corrosion because of the heat and the differences in metal between the exhaust system and the case metal on the sensor.
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I removed the oxygen sensor from my 2001 Highlander and I cant screw the new one in the old one was tore up coming out could there be old threads stuck in there what could you do to get it out?
Before you mess things up really bad get a tap for the size threads on your O2 sensor and clean out the old threads with it, being careful not to really cut new ones just clean out the old ones.
What happens to a 1999 Honda Accord when the oxygen sensor goes bad?
When the oxygen sensor goes bad, the check engine light goes on.
What happens when a oxygen sensor goes bad?
When an oxygen sensor goes bad a car will burn gas at a higher than normal rate because it will not be producing as much power as before. The oxygen sensor checks the amount of exhaust.
How do you tell if the oxygen sensor is bad on a 1998 ford F150?
An auto xray scanner can determine if a O2 sensor is bad.
Will a bad oxygen sensor cause an engine to miss?
It sure can.
What are symptoms for oxygen sensor gone bad in 97 Chevrolet blazer?
When you have a bad oxygen sensor your car may consume a lot of gas. Your car may also drive slower.
How you can test the oxygen sensors?
There really isn't any way to test the oxygen sensor to see if it is good or bad. If your check engine light is on you can take it to Autozone and they will hook it up to computer and if the oxygen sensor is bad, the computer will detect it.
Why would your 1984 cutlass not idle and die at stop signs and sputter while driving?
bad oxygen sensor bad map sensor
How do you know an oxygen sensor is bad?
the check engine light will come on
How do you know which oxygen sensor is bad on PT Cruiser?
Replace both of them.
Can a bad heated oxygen sensor prevent a vehicle from cranking?
Yes it can!
Will an oxygen sensor cause a 1999 Oldsmobile aurora to stall at a stop light?
yes..a bad oxygen sensor can/will make your car stall at idle speed
