NO, you cannot do this, this will compound your problem and eventually damage the engine and/or catalytic converter to the point that they/it must be replaced, all three failures are very expensive repairs. The faulty O2 sensor must be identified and replaced. There are 4 set-ups: Single sensor; Dual "upstream" <both sensors are pre-cat>; Dual upstream/downstream <one sensor is pre-cat, one sensor is post-cat> and Quad sensor <two sensors are pre-cat, two sensors are post-cat>. The upstream controls the fuel mixture and the downstream monitors the catalytic converter. BANK 1 is always the number 1 spark plug side and SENSOR 1 is always upstream. Once the fault is corrected the ECM must be cleared with a scanner to shut off the light.
Yes but the check engine light will be on.
the oxygen sensor(sensors)
There are sensors all over the engine that can turn the check engine light on.There are sensors all over the engine that can turn the check engine light on.
no it can't. usually when the oxygen sensors are failing, u get your check engine light on.
Yes, it can affect the oxygen sensors and catalytic converter.Yes, it can affect the oxygen sensors and catalytic converter.
it could be an issue related to your oxygen intake check oxy sensors if check engine light is on.
Yes there are dozens.
You can not reset your oxygen sensors. You can only replace them. To reset the check engine light you will have to get that done by a repair shop with a computor. If replacing the sensors does not repair the problem then check for a vacuum leak.
Oxygen sensors either work or they don't. If they don't, the check engine light will come on and indicate an oxygen sensor problem. If they're fine, none of that will happen.
If the check engine light is coming on periodically when hitting a bump in a 1995 Ford Taurus, perhaps a sensor is loose. Check both the oxygen sensors and the speed sensors on the transmission. Also check all sensors in the engine to make sure they are tight.
The check engine light would illuminate and the code(s) would point to one or more of the O2 sensors.
Yes, several sensors can trigger the check engine light, including the oxygen sensor, mass airflow sensor, and throttle position sensor. Issues with the catalytic converter or the engine temperature sensor can also cause the light to activate. When these sensors detect abnormalities in engine performance or emissions, they send signals to the vehicle's onboard diagnostics system, which then illuminates the check engine light. It's essential to diagnose the specific cause using an OBD-II scanner for accurate troubleshooting.