cleaning o2 sensor?

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03-05-2003, 09:17 PM

zojirushi

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cleaning o2 sensor?

Is it a good idea to clean a carbon fouled o2 sensor? Are there any ways or am i stuck in buying a new o2 sensor? TIA

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03-07-2003, 03:53 AM

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Re: cleaning o2 sensor? (zojirushi)

I've heard of cleaning them with the flame from a torch, but I've never done it.

Why? It's normal to have some soot on it, but does it generate error codes?

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03-07-2003, 07:14 AM

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Re: cleaning o2 sensor? (JimBlake)

yeah it throws a cel... i have to really richen up my s-afc in order to get rid of the cel

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03-07-2003, 09:49 AM

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Re: cleaning o2 sensor? (zojirushi)

http://www.oxygensensors.com

They sell direct fit OEM style sensors for $70 shipped.

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