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The outward appearance of a defective oxygen sensor is no different than the appearance of a brand new one. The components that fail are internal and cannot be repaired ... direct replacement is the only fix.

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Q: Is there a picture of what a bad oxygen sensor looks like compared to a good oxygen sensor?
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