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How do you detect bad o2 sensor?

Updated: 10/20/2022
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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.

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