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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.
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Why is the engine light on in my 2003 galant?
bad 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 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 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.
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.
Will bad O2 sensor trip the check engine light?
Yes.
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 can you disable the check engine light for an o2 sensor?
replace the bad sensor and it will turn off.
Can a bad o2 sensor make your car go slow?
A bad o2 sensor could confuse the cars computer. This can make the computer to send wrong signals to the engine, resulting in the engine not running properly.
Can a bad 02 sensor cause your engine to make a noise?
Not likely. A bad O2 sensor would illuminate the check engine light and the engine performance would suffer.
Symptoms of a bad o2 sensor?
The "check engine" light would illuminate.
How do know which O2 sensor to replace?
You need a engine scanner and hook it up and it will tell you what sensor is bad.
