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Diagnostic Test

  1. TEST FOR A RICH O2 SENSOR CONDITION 
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
    3. Disconnect engine vacuum lines to create a lean running condition.
    4. With the engine vacuum lines disconnected monitor the O2 Sensor graph on the scan tool.

      Did the O2 Sensor graph show a change from rich to lean?

      Yes 

      • Check for any of the following conditions/mechanical problems that can cause a O2 Sensor stuck rich condition:
      • AFTERMARKET equipment or software effecting emissions.
      • AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM - must be free from blockage.
      • ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications.
      • ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications.
      • ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions or leaks.
      • ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must flow freely.
      • FUEL - must be free of contamination.
      • FUEL INJECTOR - plugged, stuck open or restricted injector.

      No 

  2. TEST FOR A LEAN O2 SENSOR CONDITION 
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
    3. Create a rich running condition.
    4. With the rich running condition, monitor the O2 Sensor graph on the scan tool.

      Did the O2 Sensor graph show a change from lean to rich?

      Yes 

      • AFTERMARKET equipment or software effecting emissions.
      • AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM - must be free from leaks.
      • ENGINE VACUUM - must be at least 13 inches in neutral.
      • ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications.
      • ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications.
      • ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions or leaks.
      • ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must be free of leaks and flow freely.
      • POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - no internal vacuum leaks.
      • FUEL - must be free of contamination.
      • FUEL INJECTOR - plugged or restricted injector; control wire not connected to correct injector.

      No