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by abell6723
Tue Aug 24, 2010 3:26 am
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Ruined wideband o2 sensor?
Replies: 8
Views: 464

Re: Ruined wideband o2 sensor?

Just one man's opinion mind you - but I wouldn't use a gas soaked rag! I think you risk contaminating the sensor.

I use a cigarette lighter (UN-LIT OF COURSE) to test my sensor which seems to work quite well.

Ken

Good idea, thanks for the tip. Much cleaner and no lingering gas smell on your ...
by abell6723
Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:43 pm
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Ruined wideband o2 sensor?
Replies: 8
Views: 464

Re: Ruined wideband o2 sensor?

"dumb behind attack" haha.
Just noticed the board automatically edits some words, looks like my grandmother wrote that. :roll: :lol:
by abell6723
Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Ruined wideband o2 sensor?
Replies: 8
Views: 464

Re: Ruined wideband o2 sensor?

What wideband O2 are you using? Is it possible you may require a free air calibration to be performed like some of Innovate WB controllers. I would unplug the controller and O2 sensor...let the engine sit for a while to clear out the exhaust fumes and reinstall. just a thought!

chris

I don't ...
by abell6723
Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: Wiring and Sensors
Topic: Ruined wideband o2 sensor?
Replies: 8
Views: 464

Ruined wideband o2 sensor?

Pretty sure I already know the answer to my question but figured I'd go ahead and ask anyway.

I had a dumb behind attack and ran my engine with the o2 sensor un-powered for a total of about 30 minutes. Now I'm getting readings that seem different than before like; rich under deceleration, lean ...