Here’s part II of my wideband O2 case study. I cover some further voltage and current testing on this vehicle and go deeper into the operation of this type of wideband sensor. While we found that the low amp probe won’t work in this application, we did find that some of our ‘normal’ zirconia O2 sensor tests carry over, and are still effective during diagnostics. I also got to review some fuel trim analysis and MAF cleaning as a final fix on this vehicle.
Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 5
Symptoms
- pending trouble codes (P0171, P1130)
- intermittent rough idle
Fix
- replaced the bank one upstream wideband O2 sensor
- cleaned the MAF sensor
Tests shown
- using a low amp probe to attempt to measure wideband O2 current changes
- comparing operating voltages of wideband O2’s to normal zirconia O2’s
- how to use fuel trim to recheck for further issues after a repair
- visually checking and cleaning an analog MAF sensor
Tools used
- lab scope
- scan tool
- low amp probe
- pocket screwdriver
Playlist
- (Chapters 4 and 5) Fuel Trim and Oxygen Sensor Testing
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD2809EEC7BAAF989
Related videos
- Wideband O2 sensor testing, P1130 (Lexus RX-300)
https://youtu.be/7Xm2rYQXT8s
- How to identify and clean a dirty MAF sensor (Subaru)
https://youtu.be/QwGICKqWgM4
- STFT reads opposite of LTFT (after repair fuel trim data)
https://youtu.be/zYjj8QO5OyI
- 2014 Subaru WRX O2 Heater Test (P0037, P0141)
https://youtu.be/FaTGowykJYc
For more information on this topic, I have written a “field manual” called Engine Performance Diagnostics which is available at www.scannerdanner.com as an eBook or paper book.
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