9-3 Arc/Aero (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 T) (2004)
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In order to quickly generate a signal after start the oxygen sensor must be preheated. In order to control the heating effect the grounding of the circuit is
pulse width modulated.
The control module estimates the exhaust gas temperature on the basis of load and engine speed. At high temperatures the preheating is disconnected to
avoid damaging the oxygen sensor.
When the exhaust gases pass the oxygen sensor the oxygen content is measured by a chemical reaction. The sensor output voltage is proportional to the
oxygen content and the oxygen content is a reflection of the air/fuel mixture. If the engine receives a richer than normal fuel mixture (lambda less than 1)
the output voltage of the oxygen sensor will be about 0.9 V. If the fuel mixture is weaker than normal (lambda greater than 1) the output voltage of the
oxygen sensor will be about 0.1 V.
