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Oxygen Sensor: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT HEATER RESISTANCE OF HEATED OXYGEN SENSORS
1. INSPECT BANK 1 SENSOR 1, BANK 2 SENSOR 1.



- Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.



- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals +B and HT.

Resistance: At 2O°C (68°F): 11 - 16 Ohms

- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.

Torque: 44 Nm (440 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lb)

- Reconnect the oxygen sensor connector.

2. INSPECT BANK 1, SENSOR 2.
- Column shift: Remove the passenger's seat.
- Floor shift: Take out the console box side of the floor carpet.
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.



- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals +B and HT.

Resistance: At 2O°C (68°F): 11 - 16 ohms

- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.

Torque: 44 Nm (440 kgf.cm. 31 ft.lb)

- Reconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
- Floor shift: Reinstall the floor carpet.
- Column shift: Reinstall the passenger's seat.

SEE ALSO:
Refer to Trouble Code Descriptions for a listing of Trouble Code Charts containing information about heated oxygen sensor testing.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions