Handling O2 sensor
#1
Handling O2 sensor
Replacing my Y-pipe last night, I ended up getting the O2 sensor socket tool stuck to my right (back) bank O2 sensor so I ended up buying a new sensor (Bosch Universal, EZ installation $55). There was Anti-Seize all over the O2 bung hole no matter how I stuck in the O2 sensor, I kept on getting Anti-Seize all over it. I would wipe the sensor down and I'm sure it didn't get inside the actual sensor.
This would be my first time handling an O2 sensor. I didn't do the most obvious thing and wipe off some of the Anti-seize and I fear that the new sensor is basically ruined. I reset the codes after the installation an only driven around a total of 30 mins. The code is still 0505.
I guess the point I'm trying to make here is whoever is installing a Y-pipe on his/her own, wipe down some of that Anti-Seize on the O2 bung first so it doesn't end up on the sensor.
This would be my first time handling an O2 sensor. I didn't do the most obvious thing and wipe off some of the Anti-seize and I fear that the new sensor is basically ruined. I reset the codes after the installation an only driven around a total of 30 mins. The code is still 0505.
I guess the point I'm trying to make here is whoever is installing a Y-pipe on his/her own, wipe down some of that Anti-Seize on the O2 bung first so it doesn't end up on the sensor.
#2
Why? It won't damage it. I'm pretty sure that the seize is made to have a chemical reaction with the exhaust gasses and just burn off. BTW, driving the car for 30 minutes won't set off any codes, you have to drive it 2x for a certain distance to set off most codes.
#3
Originally Posted by DAVE Sz
Why? It won't damage it. I'm pretty sure that the seize is made to have a chemical reaction with the exhaust gasses and just burn off
Originally Posted by dave sz
BTW, driving the car for 30 minutes won't set off any codes, you have to drive it 2x for a certain distance to set off most codes.
#5
Originally Posted by DAVE Sz
Ok but you could go drive it for 5 minutes, turn the car off, wait a few seconds, turn it back on and drive. The code will pop up if there is one.
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