Can running rich ruin O2 sensor?

Can running rich ruin O2 sensor?

Re: Can engine running rich make O2 sensor go bad. if the car is still running rich then yes it will kill the sensor ofer sum time of running.

What’s the difference between an open and closed loop engine management system?

The main difference between an open-loop system and a closed-loop system is that the closed-loop system has the ability to self-correct while the open-loop system doesn’t. Consequently, closed-loop systems are often called feedback control systems while open-loop systems are also known as non-feedback controls.

What happens when the O2 sensor is shut off?

When it takes 15 minutes to go closed that means the heater didnt do its job and it only went into closed loop because the exhaust finally got the sensor to warm to its 600 deg. operating temp. So one of three things. o2 sensor heater core is bad, the o2 wiring has a short or some malfunction, or the o2 itself needs complete replacement.

What does it mean when your oxygen sensor is running rich?

Basic Oxygen (O2) Sensor Codes If there is too much fuel and not enough air, the engine is said to be “running rich”, or “has a rich mixture”. It will have a gassy or rotten egg smell from the exhaust, give off a burning effect to the eyes and will make black smoke.

Why does my car not run with the new sensors?

If the car simply won’t run well with the new sensors, it could still be , and indeed likely, that the new sensors are ok. The cause would be that the ECM is now going into closed loop, and there’s something else wrong.

What’s the resistance of the Toyota O2 sensor?

I tested the new o2 sensors resistance as stated in the Toyota shop manual (it is supposed to read 11-16) and the front one read 16 and the rear read 21 so I think I may have gotten sent a bad rear O2 sensor. I have found buying cheap brand name stuff on Amazon to be a fool’s errand sometimes.

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