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Q: Will power and acceleration be affected by a bad oxygen sensor?
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Will an oxygen sensor make a car lose power?

A malfunctioning oxygen sensor can cause the engine to be low on power.


What happens when a oxygen sensor goes bad?

When an oxygen sensor goes bad a car will burn gas at a higher than normal rate because it will not be producing as much power as before. The oxygen sensor checks the amount of exhaust.


Why does your 1998 Chevy blazer lacks power badly during acceleration?

Check and clean the MAF sensor.


Will bad oxygen sensors cause power loss?

A bad oxygen sensor can cause power loss, reduced fuel economy and damage to your catalytic converter.


What problems are caused by no catalytic converter?

Check engine light,low power, low fuel economy, (when the computer tries to adjust the oxygen sensor readings)highly illegal.Check engine light,low power, low fuel economy, (when the computer tries to adjust the oxygen sensor readings)highly illegal.


Will a faulty oxygen sensor cause my 2002 Honda civic type r to lose power and cut out?

YA!


Signs of a bad oxygen sensor?

Low gas milege is an indication of a bad oxygen sensor and/or it's wiring. A lack of power, increasing vibration in car's floor and cabin area(s), high RPM's at highway speeds.


1997 Ford Explorer where is the oxygen sensor fuse located?

There is no fuse for the oxygen sensor. The only fuse is for the ECM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On a 1997 Ford Explorer, there is a 20 amp mini fuse for the Hego system (heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor) in location # 11 in your power distribution box in the engine compartment. THE PD BOX IS LIVE - DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY CABLES (Helpfull)


How is your truck affected by a bad catalytic converter?

Hard starting, loss of power, excess fuel consumption, check engine light, and a blowing sound under heavy acceleration.


RPM's on 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 suddenly drops and power seems to fail but car still running. What could the problem be?

faulty sensor possibly cam/crank/oxygen/temperature sensor.


What happens if i have a bad knock sensor?

you would experience a pinging "metalic noise" under heavy or rush acceleration, would also have lost of power. this problem will not turn the check engine light.


Where is bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor on 2000 Mitsubishi galant?

bank 1 is the first oxygen sensor coming down from the engine. bank 2 is the one furthur back installed into the exhaust system. if bank 1 gooes, your ar will ride horrible. f bank 2 goes, it will run alright but you will be buring alot of fuel and losing soe power