Thanks so much buddy. You saved me a sack of trouble. So far engine code is gone, car is more responding. All of this triggered an expensive AMF sensor, sparkplugs etc. This is one of those tricks that mechanics doesn't want you to know. Thanks again a bunch!!!!🙏🙏

@sitofromdawest1575

3 ай бұрын

Update?

TY for distinguishing between the heater or sensor circuit errors. Saved me time. Love your work.

I really appreciate the detailed information on this video, thanks. Speaking for myself, what usually happens is this; pull up DTC Codes, go to the net, KZread, forums, etc. to find what the probable causes are, how to diagnose, and then how to resolve. I think many of us would love a library of videos that cover just that, to begin with, the most probable cause for a DTC, then possible solutions or tips on further researching exact causes for our vehicles.

@deerhunter8533

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there are tons of resources online for this type of info. You just need to know how to look

@cs4180

2 ай бұрын

Could this sensor be why my fuel gauge sometimes stops working and goes to empty? Then when I start ignition again the fuel is back to normal but engine light stays on

@alexga681

2 ай бұрын

Waste of time doing all this I just replaced them with the brand new sensor

Man thank you for always being cool and a real person. Your content tops it off. It's much appreciated.

@joeshields5854

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a good detail presentation on how to fix 02 Sensors problems

@luckybuthelezi1877

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this awesome information.

100% of your videos are the best bud right to the point and very straight forward look forward to each and every one you put out there always a thumbs up ! thanks for showing, us all the right way to automotive brother thanks again.

Very thorough video and great advice as always! Keep up the good work man! Looking forward to seeing you hit a mil subscribers🤘

For less then 30 bucks I felt the need to change them both out after listening to the pros and cons of your video I changed the upper and lower sensors after reading the code that I checked after ck engine light come on. 2011 Ranger v6 Sport. 10 years old felt best to fix it right.. Nice video by the way!

Danny, thank you. As always, super high quality content!

I didn't plan at all on subscribing until u said there would be stoppers involved. I like the honesty plus iv seen a cpl of ur bids and they always seem to be on point.

Good luck on making it to 1 million! I know I've got a long way to go, to get 3 zeros, let alone 6 of them!!!

Great advice! I wish I would have tried the pre-emptive cleaning when I had my Dodge van! I replaced the sensor 3 times over the time I owned it!

@chrishernandez2490

3 жыл бұрын

That thing was probably burning oil or running too rich to be taking out the oxygen sensor that often

@archygrey9093

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you covered over 300,000 km in that time then i'd say that something was causing them to fail such as oil consumption or wrong AF mixture.

@thomassullivan1676

Жыл бұрын

Oil consumption on 96 to 2001 5.7 5.9 engines

i dont subscribe to many ppl....but I admit youre more helpful than most guys. So I'm happy to subscribe!!! Great video!!😊👍

Best O2 sensor video out there!

I have soaked a Wideband sensor in Petrol or Gas (U.S.A) overnight, and the amount of stuf that came out was amazing! Worked good after too!

@williamshaw667

3 жыл бұрын

How long did it work for before the check engine light came back on?, Or is it still working after the gas bath?

@ModorFix

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamshaw667 still in the car today :)

@williamshaw667

3 жыл бұрын

@@ModorFix thanks good to know.

@zaifkhann

3 жыл бұрын

Just soaked in Gasoline?

@ModorFix

3 жыл бұрын

@@zaifkhann yes. Get the sensor out. Make sure you don't knock it or bang it as they are pretty fragile. Then get a little tub ( I used an paint aerosol lid) fill it enough to cover the tip of the sensor. Then dip the sensor in and leave it for 24hrs.

this video is golden. I'm a newbie in this kind of thing, so after a big service I take my fi motorcycle out to ride, it runs pretty well, a bit on the rich side I guess (I checked the spark plugs, a lil bit sooty). guys from the forum tell that's normal, cold engine runs a bit rich until optimum temperature. turns out it was normal cause the o2 sensor in my bike is just a single wire, no heating element so I guess it needs to be heated up by running the engine itself.

Hi mate i follow u from while and higly respect u and your knowledge as ialso owns a mechanical workshop in perth Western Australia only reason i m wrinting this is u went off on this best and easy way is leave u r oxy sensor over night in Hydro caloric acid for 6hrs amd u r done for electrical reasons yes u r right thanks for uploading knowledgeably vedios pls take my comment positive as i highly respect u

Thank you so much Dad explained the whole lot more than the mechanic did God bless

Subscribed, very informative, hands-on tech, not just trying to impress us, and women are on the way...

Hi, could u make a vid on fuel pumps and fuel regulator ..? Thanks, great vids as always !!

Great video! Very comprehensive explanation! Thanks!

LET ME SAVE YOU 8 MIN OF YOUR LIFE... he bla bla bla conclusion: Go pay him or another mechanic to change your O2. No point on cleaning your O2.

@armzforte23

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@snaxandviolence

2 ай бұрын

Hell yes thank you dude

@danielfiore5528

22 күн бұрын

Thank you for bringing this cheap bastard back to reality.

@Joemama69420.

21 күн бұрын

Thx

@jaybeauchamp7518

15 күн бұрын

Dude ur the best

Mom's Jaguar has catalytic converter message after the engine bay was improperly cleaned which filled the spark plug tubes with water!! Ooops!! So now we have learned a lesson..,, How to remove intake and replace plugs and a couple of coil packs on a 2007 Jag.!!! Yay!! Now we are checking and cleaning O2 sensors. Appreciate your simplicity and not overexplaining !!! Let you know what else we learn about this lovely JAGUAR...

I did myself on my highlander and it works, the check engine light is gone and engine runs better. Remove, soak in WD40 overnight, wash with MAF sensor cleaner. Put back! Great!

@tyronnfields7945

Жыл бұрын

Nxt chance with help...Seafoam help removing moisture or water from gas. Great for small engines aswell....

@marcoshuayai3995

12 күн бұрын

So you recomment to it because my car is ceck engine and it sensor 01. Did you use all what he explain in the video?

Explained so many questions before I went ahead and cleaned when I needed to replace TY

congrats on 1 mil, mate. keep up the helpful videos. You should do a restauration of a Crown Victoria. I would watch the shit out of that! :P

Very good explanation. DIYs like myself don't like the idea that you can't fix it, but at least I know why you can't. Oxygen sensors are basic maintenance on a car. Like the oil, fuel, or air filter.

@Repunza

4 ай бұрын

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Love your videos my man !!! question off topic...what type of camera and mic do you use in your videos? love the sound and video quality

Lacquer thinner actually works great!

I've cleaned mine for years. It does help get the CEL away.

@cherryrose6438

3 жыл бұрын

How do you know your NOx sensor is dirty and not just broken?

@Deneteus

2 жыл бұрын

@@cherryrose6438 You measure it with a meter to reference.

@hoontang

2 жыл бұрын

@John Kwak Check Engine Light

@marcoshuayai3995

12 күн бұрын

what do you used to clean the sensors?

Great video. My son got Holden Commodore with V6 lfx same as a chev. We had 0172. Took to it to mechanic. He ran the code and checked fuel trims, but as the motor run very high pressure fuel, with pump running of the cam. He said he can't test fuel system (as U need special equipment) told me to take to dealer. I called two dealer got the same answer, one was $199 per hour and other was $145 per hour. But both said that have to run the codes, I said I know the code and my mechanic said to get fuel pressure test, to see if it fuel injector or pump. They both said no we don't do it the way. So I called a third dealer around 40 kms drive away and he said yes sir we can do that. So book in, sign the paper when I drop it off, with the fault. Anyway after waiting all day I call and he said, we test drove it twice and it not throwing any codes, take us home and if it throws a code bring it back. Blaming the other mechanic for clearing the code. By the way that was $154 for sweet F all. On the way home it through a code vi think 134. Holy map and he said bring it back I had to wait another week. My son been using my car for around 4 weeks now. I getting pissed off. So I take it in their wait all day, call again. We changed oxygen sensor post cat from bank one to bank 2. Now if code for bank one come up. Your computer is stuffed, but if bank 2 codes come up just O2 sensor post cat. when U bring it back to read codes, no cost, by the way another $154 please. So $308 later, I feel I been bend over. Lucky the first mechanic didn't charge me. Anyway code 0430 go off. I though I buy O2 sensor for $80 and change it. Took like 5 mins. Being Xmas and dealer being close. 2 days later code 0430 going again. Son just want get rid of the car, which I paying off. Just so piss off. Hick mechanics charging money for shit all, I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work

@rockyloccgarage2040

Жыл бұрын

damn that's fucked up

@grahambate3384

Жыл бұрын

@@rockyloccgarage2040 turn out to be the highest pressure pump which runs off the cam (which I though from the start) plus 2 cats. Total cost with was $2350. Nearly $1000 was me being rip for test. One dealer after changing oxygen sensor from one cat to other. Said I needed a b ew computer. Only luck I had was with buying second hand cats. He strip cars for a side business. Only charge me $200 per cat and told me sell mime for $150 each. I nearly had to fight the mechanic to get them back. Car repair business here in Australia is so dodgy

Man....this guy taught me how O2 sensors worked 7yrs ago🤣love this guy💯

Like the way u fully explain ur knowledge teacher respect

@JoelSimmermon

7 ай бұрын

Real good video 👍

Great advice thanks

Thanks for the tip my friend

Just because you have a code for the O2 sensor reading lean/rich fuel condition / trims doesn't always mean the sensor is faulty, it could also be because you have a vacuum leak somewhere on the engine, causing unmetered air to enter the combustion chamber causing it to run too much air to fuel, the ECU will compensate for this using the data from the o2 sensor and add more fuel to the mixture to balance the mixture out

@michaelwirth8664

Жыл бұрын

What if u have a bad Catalina converter

@kevin_amour

10 ай бұрын

@@michaelwirth8664then ditch that Catalina and find yourself a Carolina

@tigerboy60

8 ай бұрын

My breather is slightly open across the box seam would that do it?

@benshaw576

8 ай бұрын

@@tigerboy60 it wouldn't, so long as the air leak is before the Mass Air Flow Sensor it makes no difference, the air leak would only be a problem if it is after the MAF because there will be unmetered air that the MAF hasn't calculated / compensated for

@tigerboy60

8 ай бұрын

Does a 2001 Dodge Ram have a MAF?@@benshaw576

Paint Strippers?? Best explanation on KZread.

Helpful tips go a long way. Big thanks my friend

Thanks for clarifying the fact that the main cause is often the heating element versus the sensing element, which means a new sensor will be required.

Very cool, thanks for doing this video.

Very informative video👍👍

Sir, Do you think soaking in gas over night might work?

Thanks 👍 your very helpful

u get 1 more subscriber today which get u closer to 1 million :) thanks for you my car (6slnders engine Lexus es350 2004 ) is using much fuel do u suggest to clean this sensor no engine icon btw

Hello very nice video I have a 1999 LHS and I'm having problems with rough idle I found that the number five plug is not working change the spark plug change the coil pack still the same I have spark check the fuel injector it works did a compression check vacuum check all good don't know what the problem is what do you think

Thanks mate, I had the heating element code P0036.. was contemplating cleaning it.. maybe not now. Regsrdless, this explained a lot!

the sensor you explained about being a sealed unit may be the one on my car, the actual oxygen is drawn in at the where the wires enter the back of the sensor, they do not contain sealed oxygen.

Thanks for the tip👍

Super detailed with all the different things that could go wrong! I got the heater circuit code so just need to figure out which sensor it is now out of the 2

Great stuff thanks a lot

Usually i'd just replace the o2 sensors but the one i've got now is still practically new but has been badly fouled from a running rich condition from an issue I've hopefully fixed.

Useful to know 👍

Thank you for your video

Thank you bro. I’ll just replace it. 👍👍

Any recommended sensor cleaner?

i really like you videos , want is the difference between an upstream and downstream O2 sensor ? i mean the electric signal / wire count ect. also congraz and looking forward to the strippers Lol

@beezalbub7325

3 жыл бұрын

Upstream is located prior to your catalytic converter, downstream is located after the converter. Otherwise they are the same

since last video, whenever i see you now i have taste for guacamole 🥑

Ratchets And Wrenches, thank you for your advice. Have a great weekend

Quick Question, I have a 2018 honda CRV and recently its catalytic converter and downstream oxygen got stolen and I installed an aftermarket catalytic converter and OEM oxygen sensor. But once the work was done, I see that the new oxygen sensor was joined to the exhaust pipe just before the catalytic converter even though there is a space left on the new catalytic converter for the oxygen sensor, the mechanic said it's fine but was kind of worried if it was done in the right way. What would be your comments on this one? Is it okay to have a downstream oxygen sensor installed away from the catalytic converter?

Iam one more in your list - im hooping that you hit the 1 million subs.

I'm not getting an engine light, but after a cold start and 5 minutes of driving my engine is having trouble with pulling through every gear. The first 5 minutes it rides perfect and throttle respons is powerfull.

Okay.... +1 Subscribed! Awaiting party invitation. 😂Seriously great video, thanks for the insight.

Is it also true that a failing oxygen sensor could cause “Cat System Efficiency Below Threshold” codes on Hondas? Alongside bad gas mileage of course. And cause a very, very rough starting engine when it’s extremely cold? 20F Thanks for any responses!

Good video, how about a video on a few different models changing the rearend oil, I have a Mustang, 5.0L with posi-traction and a 2009 Honda CR-V with AWD.....Thanks...Jim PS.....I changed the front O2 sensor about 2 months ago, it had a PO420 code, on the CRV.

Good morning Mr.Rachet, I do have a question concerning my car, can amulfuctioning oxygen sensor or faulty causes acar to stall especially when you're are reversing? Am Godfrey your youtube follower.thanks

With current $6-7 gas prices and seing the price of replacing these on my 90's cars I think I'll replace them both, even if it doent fix the shake the 95 Camry has, IF it does fix the shake that will be UUGE! Didn't have Me till the last half. Liked and subd

What do you think of this. I had a turbo go, broke the shaft. I believe the wheel assembly was never balance right. So it broke and started burning oil. I replaced the cartridge and the waste gate was sticky. I had nothing with me to clean it as I was broken dn. I tried to manual free it up and installed it. Then on driving it was going into over boost, limp mode. Then on acceleration it started throwing diesel fuel and smoking. Then it threw a low voltage on the the O2 sensor. What do you think?

I found my sensor screws were lose, then when I put a new one in, the plug from the car side came off in my hand. So I agree, check that electrical connection or you will be chasing your tail. The oil filter is just under it so I guess I pulled on that wire one too many times changing that filter and it finally broke off.

Dude said, “I ain’t gonna lie, there’s gonna be strippers involved!” Subscribed! Notifications - ON! 1MIL LETS GO!

I replaced the upper O2 air sensor on my 03 Buick LeSabre. Code read Left Bank 1 too lean. So, replaced the sensor, no code now but when starting I have to pump the gas like crazy. Somewhere I've heard that resetting the sensor to the computer needs to be done. If so how? Like your video advice.

A carbon cleaning and the initial smoke exiting my exhaust impacted my bank 1 o2 - assume a minor cleaning would work ?

I'm in a situation where essentially no amount of money can help me due to time constraints. I simply have to wait for the new sensor. BUT, for the hell of it I'm gonna drop my current o2 sensor in the Ultrasonic Cleaner & see what we end up with! (assuming it isn't properly broken).

@kingrory9613

3 жыл бұрын

How did your sensor work out in the ultrasonic cleaner?

@itsroseactually

2 жыл бұрын

Also curious

@ATCRyderX

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingrory9613 IIRC; The new sensor ended up arriving in time & when I removed the old one it was damaged (rattling) anyways. This was a $25/10 Minute job so, in MY case, UltraSonicCleaning wouldn't be worth the time.

Hi I had a heated 02 sensor trigger cel after the battery died and my airbag light as well. Is it suggested to clean or try clearing code a few times and see if it corrects both issues?

You are the best

I give my O2 sensors an Epsom salts bath every 30k miles. Then I take them out for dinner and drinks.

@domingodeanda233

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly how to do it.

@syedabbashassanful

3 жыл бұрын

@@domingodeanda233 but I heard that after every 15k mileage Oxygen sensor should be wash... Joe is washing after 30k... Plz advise ...

@oglaz

3 жыл бұрын

Good lambda is happy lambda.

@lindashart5921

3 жыл бұрын

That's how I take care of her!

@danielc.3725

3 жыл бұрын

LOLO, 🤣😁😖🙄, You guys are too funny!!

Well, THANKYOU !! . . . so Much !!! This was JUST *S U P E R B* !!! I rank this Video as one of THE BEST, spanning ALL categories ! Brilliant ❗

Thanks!

I have 4 O2 sensors in a 1998 Mercedes E320 base sedan. Months ago, 8 codes came up, 2 for each sensor, the sensing code & heating code. I replaced all 4 sensors with new ones. All 8 codes came back after driving for a while. I've been told that on Mercedes like this model, the catalytic converters tend to go bad, the material inside breaks up, and blows out through the exhaust. What do you think of this? Thanks.

@tyronnfields7945

Жыл бұрын

Always get a second or third opinion.....

Very informative. Thank you so much.

Strippers!! I'm in!

Can a dirty Ox sensor cause my 91 3vze toyota to run too lean on closed loop? It runs smooth but there is a lot less power after warm up. The Emission test CO readings seem extreamly low.

@martinliehs2513

2 жыл бұрын

It makes sense to me that a fouled O2 sensor would result in a lean mixture (perhaps resulting in better fuel economy, at the expense of drive-ability). But that is only my (amateur) opinion.

Dam how u kno I had tht code Nd tht I was about to try to clean it haha good now I think I’ll just replace it thanks lol

You know what really grinds my gears? Just how expensive nice tool chests like the one in this BG are

Now my big question is, is an after-market part at the fraction of the price going to do the job?

Will cleaning the AFR O2 sensor resolve my Lean AFR ratio? currently reading around 16.0 AFR

VERY good

Question! Can you replace the connector on an O2 sensor? I purchased one for my car (it's a Bosch upstream sensor and I know it's *technically* the right part) but the connector is different. If I were to replace the connector on the new sensor with the one in the car now, would that work?

@45kingofkings

2 жыл бұрын

Technically? Either you got the wrong sensor for your specific car or you’re looking at the wrong sensor because there is two sensors that could have different connectors. Splicing wires isn’t recommended due to the sensitivity of electric flow.

Hi there, my 07 Jaguar x type Petrol V6 3.0 check engine light came on and the read code was P1647 (Heated Oxygen sensor control module bank 2 open/shorted) with P1111, which one of sensors goes wrong and pls advise? very appreciated

How long do 02 sensors last? When you replace them or clean them do you have to delete the code or does it just dissapear?

Thanks sir

Can you tell me what happens when the code says that the o2 sensor circuit slow response?

Thanks much

. I have a question. About a year ago I took my 2005 Chevy Silverado 5.3 four-wheel drive truck to a mechanic to have new head gasket put in. Prior to that the truck ran great no smog problems whatsoever. When I picked the truck up from the mechanic he told me that it would run rough for a few miles but then it would be fine. Since then it never was fine. Runs really rough it gets really bad gas mileage, and a blinking check engine light when I hit the gas too hard. I bought a scanner that comes up with 4 codes. The first being the O2 sensor, the second being 4 misfires, another one is something to do with exhaust or something like that, and I can't really remember the last but it seems like it was all related to the same general issue with exhaust. I haven't taken it back to the mechanic who did the head job primarily because I take issue with a mechanic who takes no pride in his workmanship and would give a customer back a vehicle in worse condition than it had been before the head blew. Anyways just wanted to ask your opinion on the matter. I really like your videos you seem really knowledgeable where cars are concerned. I know you helped me out a lot. I'm a single woman and I don't have anybody to help me with a lot of things so I Rely on KZread videos a lot. I basically have like five different KZread master's degrees now! Would love to hear your opinion. Thanks

I have a Jeep Compass 2016 and I am getting very poor gas mileage now. I've done everything except clean or replace the oxygen sensors. I am not receiving any errors but what are your thoughts on this possibly being my issue?

This is timely. I am getting an inefficent cat code thrown. Does this sound like it could be fixed with an new o2 sensor? I got the front lower loose but cant reach to unplug it. Will trying upper front lower next to get off.

Thanks 🌹

I don't think that I have had that problems with any of the vehicle I currently own and I hope to be ready to check that problem if I do get that code when checking my vehicle.

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340 Mopar ? When are u going do video on you new garage/man cave ?

If I place the sensor end into an ultrasonic cleaning machine with Chemdip or carb cleaner, would that damage the senor?

@s99614

3 жыл бұрын

I would think that it would damage the plastic in the ultrasonic cleaning machine.

Hi sir, quick question. Mine had the code p0135. And i notided the harness is really warm after driving the car around the block. I would say 10 mins at the most.. i came back popped the hood check it and i touched the harness (plug) it was hot to touch. Not so much as the other harness. This one i touched was hot to the point where ypu can’t even hold it at all. Could you tell what could be the reason?