Are Honda O2 sensors interchangeable?
No they are not interchangeable. They have different part numbers. Best thing to do is to get the number off of the old one and do a parts search that way (if its a Denso or NTK sensor).
What does the oxygen sensor do on a Honda Civic?
This article applies to the Honda Civic/Del Sol (1992-2000). The oxygen (O2) sensor is part of your car’s emission control system. It feeds into your car’s engine management computer, and it helps your engine run as efficiently as possible—while producing the least amount of emission as possible.
How do you replace the O2 sensor on a Honda?
Their diagnose was code P0141, oxygen sensor heater, o2 sensor had to be replaced. They said was the front one. I bought an original Honda o2 front sensor, and I replaced it myself yesterday. Very simple, unscrew the sensor, unplug the electrical conection, screw new sensor in and plug connection.
How does the O2 sensor in a car work?
The O2 sensor in your vehicle monitors the exhaust gases coming out of the engine. It determines the amount of oxygen in the gases, which indicates how well the fuel is being burned. The O2 sensor then sends information to the electronic control unit, or ECU, the vehicle’s computer.
When to reset the ECU after changing an O2 sensor?
Sometimes an O2 sensor fails, and you need to replace it. Once you’ve replaced your vehicle’s O2 sensor, you’ll need to reset the ECU so it can properly gather information from the new O2 sensor.
This article applies to the Honda Civic/Del Sol (1992-2000). The oxygen (O2) sensor is part of your car’s emission control system. It feeds into your car’s engine management computer, and it helps your engine run as efficiently as possible—while producing the least amount of emission as possible.
Where is the O2 harness on a Honda Civic?
Locate the O2 harness, which is near the front of the car. Disconnect the harness connection by pressing the tab. You should hear it click. Once you do, simply pull the harness out of the clip. Figure 1.
Where are the O2 sensors on a Volkswagen Golf?
Sensor 1- Sensor 1 would be the first O2 sensor in the line of sensors starting with the exhaust manifold and making its way back to the exhaust pipe. An Oxygen sensor that is between the catalytic converter and the engine is known as an “upstream” sensor. Oxygen sensors after the catalytic converter are “downstream sensors”.
Why does the Check Engine light come on on Honda Civic?
Oxygen sensors can change the way that your Civic’s engine runs. Most of the time, the check engine light will come on. It’s a good thing that the check engine light would come on, as there is more than one oxygen sensor, and they can be difficult to get to and test.