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They switch back and forth (electrical, over and under the median) constantly monitoring air in exhaust and adjust run time on your injectors to compenste. but you should have about 3. You are running leaner on that bank than it can correct, or your sensor has become lazy (slow switching)and needs replaced. You need someone with an advanced scanner that can not only test your sensors, but check fuel trims to determine what you need. A new sensor is only about 40.00, but some are hard to replace depending on location.

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Q: What does it mean when a code for an O2 sensor on your converter says lean O2 sensor?
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