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Yes, unplugging the O2 sensor can harm the engine over time. The O2 sensor plays a crucial role in monitoring the exhaust gases and helping the engine control module adjust the air-fuel mixture. Without proper readings, the engine may run rich or lean, leading to increased emissions, reduced fuel efficiency, and potential engine damage due to overheating or excessive carbon buildup. Additionally, it may trigger diagnostic trouble codes and cause the check engine light to illuminate.
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What item is not part of the internal engine system crankshaft position sensor cylinder head timing chain or 02 sensor?
02 sensor
Could an oil change cause an 02 sensor to malfunction in a 1996 Honda civic?
NO.An oil change will not harm the sensor.
Will 02 sensor make engine light come on?
Yes, replace the sensor and have the dash light reset.
Where do you locate the engine temp sensor on a 02 sedona?
a temp sensor is located on the intake or the thermostat housing
Can you bypass the oxygen sensor on a 1995 Dodge Ram Truck and if so how?
NO. The O2 sensor is an integral part of the emissions system. You cannot remove this from the system.Well not exactly true.. Yes. I just unplugged the 02 sensor and car runs fine , not dumping excess fuel , I also removed the front and rear plug-ins at the throttle body , will know more about the mpg after the tank has been used . I'm trying to get my van ready for an HHO system and I was told by them that the fuel economy will be between 20 and 40 percent because the 02 sensor will make the mixture run "rich" when the hydrogen is burned , ATM the 02 sensor is unplugged and only the check engine light is on , if this does not make the computer "run continuously lean" My next step will be to isolate the return voltage wire from the 02 sensor in the harness and run a hot lead from the battery and then regulating that voltage with a resistor to around 3.5v . Will update as events permit
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.
Where is the 02 sensor?
It depends on the year, make, model, and engine. They are always in the exhaust stream near the engine.
Where is 02 sensor bank one sensor one on 2003 suburban?
Bank 1 is the drivers side of the engine. Sensor 1 will be the first sensor that is screwed into the exhaust pipe that is the closest to the engine/exhaust manifold.
Will transmission 02 sensor do with dirty fluid?
Your transmission doesn't have an 02 sensor. The o2 sensor monitors engine exhaust to control engine performance. But, dirty transmission fluid is a problem and should be changed before it cause a major and very expensive transmission failure.
How do you check 02 sensor if is good or bad?
If it is bad the check engine light will come on and set a code for that particular sensor.
Where is the 02 sensor bank 1 sensor 2 located?
Bank one is the side of the engine with cylinder #1. Sensor two is after the catalytic converter.
Where is the EGR sensor on 1999 Ford Escort?
It doesn't have it's own sensor. It recirculates exhaust gas according to the engine temperature and 02 sensor.
