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Yes but it may run poorly. The engine may go into limp mode and the check engine light would be illuminated.
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What happens when an o2 sensor goes bad?
When an O2 sensor is bad your car will not run efficiently. You will use more gas than you would normally use on a trip.
What are the affects of a bad o2 sensor on your engine?
A bad O2 sensor could cause the engine to overcompensate for what it believes to be a problem. It will tell the engine to let in more or less O2 and could damage the engine in the long run. The sensor is not too expensive to replace and could save you LOTS of money in the future.
What are the symptoms of a bad TDC sensor?
what are the symptoms of bad tdc o2 sensor
How do you detect bad o2 sensor?
You can visit a local auto repair store to have them detect whether your O2 sensor is bad or not. They can normally do this for free in a few minutes. A bad O2 sensor would trip the check engine light to come on. The code retrieved would lead you to the failed O2 sensor.
What is the O2 sensor code 21 on the Scantool?
for obd1 or obd2? usaully it just means that the o2 sensor is bad and not getting accurate readings therefore making your car run either lean or rich
How do you know if sensor is bad?
how do i know if the o2 sensor is bad. The check engine light would illuminate and the code(s) set would steer you to the faulty O2 sensor.
How can you tell if the o2 sensor is bad on a 2000 mercury sable?
The check engine light would illuminate and set a code for the bad O2 sensor.
How long before a 02 sensor goes bad on a 2000 s10 pickup?
When a O2 sensor goes bad the check engine light will illuminate. The code set in the ecm will lead you to which O2 sensor is bad.
How do you fix an oxygen sensor?
Unfortunately there is no fixing an O2 sensor. If the "check engine" light is on due to an O2 sensor, it can only be remedied by replacing the bad sensor.
If the O2 sensors were bad how would the car drive?
Depending on which sensor is bad the engine may run like crap and the check engine light should be on.
Will bad O2 sensor cause bad gas mileage?
yes
Will bad O2 sensor affect gas mileage?
A bad O2 sensor can affect gas mileage. It is an emissions sensor, so when it goes bad, it does not reflect emissions performance on the car, which could cost a lot in gasoline.
