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Heated Oxygen Sensor - G39/G108

Heated Oxygen Sensor - G130/G131

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The oxygen sensor's response characteristics depend upon temperature. By heating the oxygen sensor it is possible to achieve effective closed-loop
control of emissions at low engine and exhaust-gas temperatures.

DIAGNOSIS OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR'S HEATER:

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The system uses measurements of electrical resistance in the sensor's heater to verify that it is operating correctly.

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Condensation, the formation of which is a particular hazard in the cold-start phase, can cause damage to the heated oxygen sensor under
unfavorable circumstances. Therefore the heating of the before-catalyst sensor is conducted directly after engine start, while the pre-catalyst sensor
is heated after exceeding a calculated catalyst temperature.

 

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