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Topic subjectSecond O2 sensor question....
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26192, Second O2 sensor question....
Posted by Strauss, Jun-27-02 04:11 PM
Do we need to have that second O2 sensor in the exhaust piping? The reason I ask is because I know some cars don't use the second as their primary reading. Mine broke installing my new exhaust and was wondering if I should just leave it busted. I heard somewhere that all it does is monitor the cat convertor. I just want to make sure I'm not gonna run rich if I don't replace it. Oh by the way, I just replaced the first one(one in downpipe), so am I all set or what? Thanks guys....
26193, RE: Second O2 sensor question....
Posted by eclipse804, Jun-27-02 04:42 PM
Nope you dont need the second o2. It is not used for anything except for the ecu to check that your cat is working properly. It will bring up a check engine light, but won't affect performance. All a/f ratio is read from the primary upstream o2 sensor. I haven't had a downstream for almost 2 years now.
26194, RE: Second O2 sensor question....
Posted by Strauss, Jun-27-02 11:58 PM
Thats what I wanted to hear.....thanks man.