41 Primary oxygen sensor heater

what is that? is it an 02 sensor? what do I need to do to fix it? thanks in advanced.

 

replace your o2.....or clean it up see if it throws the code...better off replacing it

 

check your shock tower harness where the wires for the 02 sensor go in... i accidentially bent one of the pins inside of the plug and it threw that code... check the wiring from the o2 sensor to the ecu and everything.... before replaceing your 02 bc they are expensive

 

so it is my 02 sensor thats throwing the code?

 

i notice that when I get on the gas my temp gauge goes up and down. It doesnt go up more than half way so thats a good thing. Could that be connected to my cel problem too.

 

bump

 

Code 41 is for the O2 heater - its inside the actual O2 sensor and helps to warm it up quicker as O2 sensors don't spit out a voltage until they reach 600*F.

You need a multimeter to measure the resistance of the heater element (between the two black wires) - should be 15-40 ohms.

 

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could it cause this to happen?

 

I dunno - but a meter will tell you all you need to know with respect to the Code 41.

 

is it ok to drive the car w/ this code?

 

My 97 DX coupe has the same CEL and Yes! I replaced 02 sensor twice and still comes back. I still get 35 mpg on it, hehe

 

My 97 DX coupe has the same CEL and Yes! I replaced 02 sensor twice and still comes back. I still get 35 mpg on it, hehe


my girls car has the same exact problem, oh well it still runs perfect

 

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wth? well how does this come about...cause I know I would go insane seeing that thing light up but I've read others grow seeing the CEL...but if thats the case what can be done?

 

Make sure the engine you swapped in actually has a heated o2 sensor. Check how many wires are coming out of it... if it only has one, you have a problem.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CycloneBlue_1.6EL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Make sure the engine you swapped in actually has a heated o2 sensor. Check how many wires are coming out of it... if it only has one, you have a problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What wires are you talking about?

Thanks