A check engine, or MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) and the associated code from the engine control module. If the light is illuminated, take it to an auto parts store and they'll retrieve the code for you and often can print out a fact sheet explaining the code.
The check engine light will illuminate if you have a bad O2 sensor. The code set will lead you to the faulty sensor.
They generally set a trouble code and the check engine light illuminates.
The check engine light would illuminate and the code(s) set would lead you to which O2 sensor is at fault or why the sensor set the code.
exaust leaks , faster if its before the 02 sensor
If it is bad the check engine light will come on and set a code for that particular sensor.
If your car has OBD2(96 and newer) they will hook up a code reader. If you do have a bad O2 sensor the scanner can tell which one is bad. Most v6 and v8 engine have 4 sensors.
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You have a bad 02 sensor after the catalytic converter.
engine will stall out and run very bad.
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.
poor gas mileage
A computer diagnostic test will generally tell you if you have a faulty crankshaft position sensor.