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Oxygen Sensor: Description and Operation

Oxgens Sensors

SENSOR PURPOSE 

The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses this input to determine whether to enrich or lean air/fuel mixture, during closed loop operation.

Oxygen Sensor (Heated)

SENSOR OPERATION 

The sensor generates a voltage between 0 and 1.0 volts dependant on difference between unused oxygen in exhaust gas and oxygen outside
exhaust system.

HEATER PURPOSE 

Allows vehicle to enter CLOSED LOOP sooner, (because sensor reaches operating temperature sooner).

Allows CLOSED LOOP operation during extended idle, (because heater maintains correct operating temperature).

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