6 Symptoms of a Faulty O2 Sensor | Engine Misfires, Poor Gas Mileage & More
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In this video, you will learn the warning signs of a failing or faulty oxygen sensor in your car. This automotive repair video covers:
What an oxygen sensor does and why it's important for engine performance
The 6 common symptoms of a bad oxygen sensor:
1. Poor fuel economy
2. Rough idle
3. Hesitation and lack of power
4. Failed emissions test
5. "Rotten egg" smell from exhaust
6. Flashing check engine light
Potential causes leading to oxygen sensor failure:
Age and high mileage
Oil contamination
Leaded gasoline or fuel additives
Electrical damage
Excessive exhaust heat
How to diagnose a faulty oxygen sensor:
Scan for diagnostic trouble codes related to oxygen sensors
Use a multimeter to check sensor signal voltage
Monitor in real-time with a live data scanner
Before replacing your oxygen sensor, check for exhaust leaks that could impact readings. Often, the most cost-effective solution is to replace the oxygen sensor.
For a more detailed checklist on diagnosing this issue, read our recent blog post here:
www.autocornerd.com/car-idles...
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Timecode:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:03 - Topic Introduction: Recognizing Signs of Bad Oxygen Sensor
00:00:10 - Importance of Oxygen Sensor
00:00:17 - Engine's Two Oxygen Sensors
00:00:24 - Focus on First Oxygen Sensor
00:00:38 - Failure Issues of Oxygen Sensor
00:00:45 - Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis of Faulty Oxygen Sensor
00:00:59 - Symptom 1: Poor Fuel Economy
00:01:07 - Faulty Sensor Impact on Gas Mileage
00:01:30 - Symptom 2: Rough Idle
00:01:55 - Symptom 3: Hesitation or Lack of Power
00:02:27 - Impact on Acceleration
00:02:35 - Symptom 4: Failed Emissions Test
00:02:59 - Symptom 5: "Rotten Egg" Smell
00:03:30 - Symptom 6: Flashing Check Engine Light
00:03:56 - Culprits Behind Oxygen Sensor Degradation and Failure
00:04:02 - Cause 1: Age and Mileage
00:04:16 - Cause 2: Oil Contamination
00:04:27 - Cause 3: Leaded Gasoline and Fuel Additives
00:04:37 - Cause 4: Electrical Damage
00:04:47 - Cause 5: Excessive Exhaust Heat
00:04:59 - OBD2 Scanner Tool for Checking Diagnostic Codes
00:05:14 - Using Multimeter for Sensor Check
00:05:29 - Live Data Scanner for Oxygen Sensor
00:05:40 - Question: Clean or Replace Oxygen Sensor?
00:06:00 - Recommendation to Replace instead of Cleaning
00:06:14 - Conclusion
00:06:30 - Inviting Questions, Asking for Like and Subscribe
00:06:36 - End
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I have a Ford Explorer 2014 Sport with 130,000 miles. This video has been incredibly helpful, it checked all the symptom boxes I have been experiencing with the exception of the the last three. I had an engine misfire almost a year ago, they replaced the plug and cleared the codes but I think they missed this as a root cause when they cleared the codes. No codes right now but I have many of these symptoms. Going to look into doing this myself or having a local shop just replace all four.
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Very helpful!
Great Info 👍🏽
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Your a great micanic, thanks for pointing out everything. I have a ticking in my engine, it's 2014 Town and Country Van. I think it the lifter. I scanned the engine and it said cadlic converter need to be replace, and then it said sensor 1 PO 420, bank 1, and sensor bank 2 PO 430 needed to be replaced. Should you replace all 4 of them? When I start it up, I get the lights on the dash to light up like a christmas tree. Speacily when it's cold out and rainy, Not sure what that could be. But it's starting to drive me into det, lol Do you have any idea's???
Hi i use 07 Camry. I got below feedback when i scanned it. Could you help advice please? 1.P0138 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2) Current 2.P0606 ECM/PCM Processor Current 3.P0138 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2) History 4.P0606 ECM/PCM Processor History 4.P0606 ECM/PCM Processor History
I have a large 2017 Mustang with intake supercharger and the code p0308 is not removed I change spark plugs and coils but I have not fixed on the oxygen sensor glaze the check engine light that I can do
@Autocornerd492
4 ай бұрын
Did you check fuel injectors as well? Also see harness connectors of coils
I had a p0171 code. I changed fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator, cleaned and made sure injectors were working, fixed and changed pcv values and hoses. Spark plugs, and the coil... Only thing left is o2 sensors..
@Autocornerd492
Ай бұрын
Make sure to check throttle body and vacuum leaks as well
2002 Silverado 4.8L engine has the engine light blinking once the speed is over 25 mph, accompanying with heavy gas smell & rough idle. I changed all 8 spark plugs, evap canister, 1 fuel injector ( that I thought might be the problem, cylinder 6) & fuel filter. And still the same. So now it’s at the mechanic’s because I feel I’m doing the cannon parts on it & still no change. Maybe it was the 02 sensor? It was spitting out codes P0174 & P0300
@Autocornerd492
2 ай бұрын
Did you check ignition coils? Also inspect fuel pressure regulator. I would also recommend performing cylinders compression test.
Will the 02 sensor cause automatic car to shift poorly in drive and reverse? Thank you for your help!
@Autocornerd492
3 ай бұрын
No. You can check this guide: www.autocornerd.com/can-jerks-when-shifting-to-reverse/
my 2008 getz have rough idling.when driving it loses power and gain back power what could be causing that ?
@Autocornerd492
2 ай бұрын
Could be several causes. First start with throttle body and spark plugs condition
I have all these symptoms in my Crown Victoria 5.0 V8. No trouble codes showing and car is vackfiring.
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@Autocornerd492
2 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for feedback. Did you find any misinformation in our content/script? If yes, feel free to give your feedback and we will try our best to fix it.
@dragan3290
Ай бұрын
Stop complaining and watch something else if you are going to complain! This video is informative and it helps people learn!
I have a ford focus 1.5 Ecoboost it been brakedown for a year now. It starting and idle good but after 5 to 10 minutes its shows an oil light then start to idlen rough but i have change the oil pump,water pump, fuel pressure pump but still it does the same problem so can the oxygen sensor cause that?
@Autocornerd492
3 ай бұрын
Did you check oil pressure sensor? Are you using oil of correct viscosity?
@samukelisoemmanuel9144
3 ай бұрын
Yes I am using the correct oil. but I will check the oil sensor again
@Autocornerd492
3 ай бұрын
Also read this guide: www.autocornerd.com/car-shakes-on-cold-start-but-runs-fine-when-warms-up/
I got a 2003 Grand Marquis with a 4.6l and it keeps giving me a code of po113 i changed the Mass air flow sensor but the check engine light is still on could it be the 02 sensor
@Autocornerd492
24 күн бұрын
It’s intake air temperature sensor
Am having Toyota Corolla 2004 model any time i started it u could hear abig sound coming from the exhaust like firing gun immediately u that sound comes out the engine goes off and have difficulty start too i hv changed the plugs.
@Autocornerd492
4 ай бұрын
It means that you have too much lean mixture or issue with valve timing
@thomasmooreng5916
3 ай бұрын
Mine checks all the symptoms you described about oxygen sensor including the smelly exhaust fumes..
@TheKing-mq7jm
3 ай бұрын
I repaired my engine but still they are saying you have CO too high I am having toyota camry 2005 model Gcc specs
I have chev aveo 1.6 2011 model with 229km it so heavy on gas i did the service but still heavy on gas what would be the problem
@Autocornerd492
3 ай бұрын
Did you scan trouble codes?
Guys help me in golf 5, check engine light is on, problem is in the knox sensor, can I disable the check engine using a vcds adapter so the check engine doesn't burn out?
@Autocornerd492
2 ай бұрын
It is better to fix the issue. Turning off check engine light won’t help
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@keytenizo
17 күн бұрын
30 y
Audi q7 2007 p0171& p0174. I already checked. The intake leak and cleand the maf sensor
@Autocornerd492
2 ай бұрын
Read this guide:www.autocornerd.com/p0171-code-causes/
does bad o2 sensor can cause popping on exhaust?
@Autocornerd492
5 ай бұрын
If oxygen sensor is loose, it can. But it has nothing to do with malfunctioning sensor
Hi I Have in my car p2237/$07E 02 Sensor Positive Current Control Corcuit/Open Bank 1 Sensor 1??
@Autocornerd492
2 ай бұрын
You should test voltage output of oxygen sensor. Also inspect its connector
My toyota quantum is misfiring spark plugs and coil are okay what cause
@Autocornerd492
3 ай бұрын
Check fuel injectors
Po302 ????
@Autocornerd492
3 ай бұрын
P0302 means misfire in second cylinder
My car idles mostly fine. Sometimes rpms dip a little. When i come to a stop id say 15% of the time my car shuts off. It doesnt shut off at idle, only when comming to a stop at a slow moving speed. Code says oxygen sensor or catalytic converter or exaust leak. Check engine light will come on for a week then go away for a few weeks. Would u say oxygen sensor has best odds? Also no weird smells from exaust. 1 time a year ago it was rich kinda like fumes from spray paint or primer, and idled pretty rough but never happened again. Like never
@Autocornerd492
3 ай бұрын
You should first test both oxygen sensors. Then inspect if there are any exhaust leaks before or after catalytic converter.
I am getting P0420 code
@Autocornerd492
2 ай бұрын
Either catalytic converter is bad or oxygen sensor after catalytic converter is bad
@Nick-bh1ib
2 ай бұрын
@@Autocornerd492 I keep getting check engine light after turning it off and I get it when I drive on the highway at 90kmh
@nen.user.3764
Ай бұрын
Good luck. Likely a cat 🐈 🪦
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@Autocornerd492
4 ай бұрын
Did you read article linked in description?
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@Autocornerd492
Күн бұрын
Okay don’t do. Lol