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Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
About a month or so ago I got an engine warning light with code P0141
(2nd bank Oxygen sensor). I continued driving for another 10,000 Kms. Did not notice anything i.e. no rough idle, no increase in engine heat, oil consumption, and did not notice a reduction in fuel efficiency. Dealer wants$300 to change it. I am not sure there's any benefit to it especially now that I've passed the emissions test even with this problem. Does anyone else have a similar problem/experience? |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
highkm <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in news:a86e97e2-3776-450a-9077-c3604a6139c2
@c33g2000hsd.googlegroups.com: > About a month or so ago I got an engine warning light with code P0141 > (2nd bank Oxygen sensor). P0141 is specifically a heater circuit malfunction in the SECONDARY (downstream) sensor in the FIRST (front) bank. Do you have a V6 or 4? > I continued driving for another 10,000 Kms. > Did not notice anything i.e. no rough idle, no increase in engine > heat, oil consumption, and did not notice a reduction in fuel > efficiency. You won't notice anything at all, but the engine's computer will. > Dealer wants$300 to change it. I am not sure there's any > benefit to it There isn't really any benefit other than making sure the MIL stays off. > especially now that I've passed the emissions test even > with this problem. > You passed smog with this? What province are you in? Do they have a dyno test where you are? Was the MIL illuminated when the car went in? -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
On Mar 3, 4:11 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> highkm <ic...@mac.com> wrote in news:a86e97e2-3776-450a-9077-c3604a6139c2 > @c33g2000hsd.googlegroups.com: > > > About a month or so ago I got an engine warning light with code P0141 > > (2nd bank Oxygen sensor). > > P0141 is specifically a heater circuit malfunction in the SECONDARY > (downstream) sensor in the FIRST (front) bank. > > Do you have a V6 or 4? > > > I continued driving for another 10,000 Kms. > > Did not notice anything i.e. no rough idle, no increase in engine > > heat, oil consumption, and did not notice a reduction in fuel > > efficiency. > > You won't notice anything at all, but the engine's computer will. > > > Dealer wants$300 to change it. I am not sure there's any > > benefit to it > > There isn't really any benefit other than making sure the MIL stays off. > > > especially now that I've passed the emissions test even > > with this problem. > > You passed smog with this? What province are you in? Do they have a dyno > test where you are? Was the MIL illuminated when the car went in? > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/ This is a 4 cylinder. This is in Ontario. I have expressed my concerns to the mechanic before conducting the emissions test, but did it anyways. I was expecting elevated pollution readings, but the test came back with zeros in hydro carbons and carbon monoxide. I am guessing that the computer was able to compensate for the lost sensor - or the issue is a minor one and has negligible effect on the emissions. I am not sure if the facility had the dyno test. Maybe the wiring on the sensor broke. I am waiting for warmer days to check it out. The vehicle has 400K, and I find it strange that a sensor would malfunction before some other component that is under a lot more stress or is more likely to break after this much mileage. |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
highkm <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in
news:f87ade75-60ce-47b9-aa18-ca2037e046e2@e10g2000prf.googlegroups.com: > > This is a 4 cylinder. This is in Ontario. I have expressed my concerns > to the mechanic before conducting the emissions test, but did it > anyways. I was expecting elevated pollution readings, but the test > came back with zeros in hydro carbons and carbon monoxide. The heater has no role when an oxygen sensor is up to temp (about 750F). In any case, the sensor /must/ be up to temp before any emissions test is performed. One of the technician's jobs is to make sure of that, so theoretically the O2 sensor heater should not even be a factor in a DriveClean test. > I am > guessing that the computer was able to compensate for the lost sensor No compensation needed. The sensor itself is working perfectly. If it were not, you'd get a different error code. > - or the issue is a minor one and has negligible effect on the > emissions. I am not sure if the facility had the dyno test. If your MIL was on when the car was brought in, the car would have failed outright. I am guessing yours was off when it was inspected. The Ontario DriveClean ASM sequence does not involve querying the OBD-II computer for codes, so your stored code would not have been discovered. > > Maybe the wiring on the sensor broke. Possible, but unlikely. It is, however, the first thing to be checked before it's decided to replace the sensor. Corrosion on the connector contacts is also a possibility. Heater failure is /very/ common. The heater has a difficult job to do. It is very likely your heater has failed and the sensor needs to be replaced. It is not possible to replace the heater alone. I would recommend an OEM sensor depsite the cost. Aftermarket will fail more often, and more quickly than OEM. > I am waiting for warmer days to > check it out. The vehicle has 400K, and I find it strange that a > sensor would malfunction before some other component that is under a > lot more stress or is more likely to break after this much mileage. > The sensor itself is working fine. O2 sensor heaters ARE highly stressed components and fail /very/ often. You don't need to replace it now. If you like you can leave it forever, so long as you know for sure the MIL is on with only P0141, and so long as you can always pass smog. And so long as you don't mind the annoyance of the MIL being on all the time... -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote
> You won't notice anything at all, but the engine's > computer will. Didn't Steve H. (the tech?) point out a few years ago that it's a very minor effect that the downstream O2 sensor has on fuel emissions yada control? Consistent with what you say next: > There isn't really any benefit other than making sure the > MIL stays off. |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
As was said that is the secondary o2 sensor. It's only function is to
monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. It doesn't control anything and is compared with the front sensor to make sure the cat is doing it's job. It is interesting that he passed it because around here any malfunction will fail the car. Anyway it is a minor fix. Just replace the sensor. Check auto parts as the dealer will milk you about three times what it should cost. "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message news:a86e97e2-3776-450a-9077-c3604a6139c2@c33g2000hsd.googlegroups.com... > About a month or so ago I got an engine warning light with code P0141 > (2nd bank Oxygen sensor). I continued driving for another 10,000 Kms. > Did not notice anything i.e. no rough idle, no increase in engine > heat, oil consumption, and did not notice a reduction in fuel > efficiency. Dealer wants$300 to change it. I am not sure there's any > benefit to it especially now that I've passed the emissions test even > with this problem. Does anyone else have a similar problem/experience? |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
On 3/3/2008 5:43 PM Woody spake these words of knowledge:
> As was said that is the secondary o2 sensor. It's only function is to > monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. It doesn't control > anything and is compared with the front sensor to make sure the cat is doing > it's job. It is interesting that he passed it because around here any > malfunction will fail the car. Anyway it is a minor fix. Just replace the > sensor. Check auto parts as the dealer will milk you about three times what > it should cost. > > > "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message > news:a86e97e2-3776-450a-9077-c3604a6139c2@c33g2000hsd.googlegroups.com... >> About a month or so ago I got an engine warning light with code P0141 >> (2nd bank Oxygen sensor). I continued driving for another 10,000 Kms. >> Did not notice anything i.e. no rough idle, no increase in engine >> heat, oil consumption, and did not notice a reduction in fuel >> efficiency. Dealer wants$300 to change it. I am not sure there's any >> benefit to it especially now that I've passed the emissions test even >> with this problem. Does anyone else have a similar problem/experience? Did mine a couple of years ago, when my 2003 Accord 4 cyl had 90-some thousand miles. The part cost me $57, and I had to get a particular wrench for the job. All in all, less than $75. RFT!!! Dave Kelsen -- "The individual activity of one man with backbone will do more than a thousand men with a mere wishbone." -- William J.H. Boetcker |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
"Elle" <honda.lioness@spamnocox.net> wrote in news:58%yj.30690$H05.22497
@newsfe06.phx: > "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote >> You won't notice anything at all, but the engine's >> computer will. > > Didn't Steve H. (the tech?) point out a few years ago that > it's a very minor effect that the downstream O2 sensor has > on fuel emissions yada control? The secondary O2 sensor can have a small effect on "fine tuning" fuel trim within a very narrow range. That's intended to damp out any excessively zealous tendency by the ECM to illuminate the MIL with a P0420. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:l20zj.19190$J41.1797@newssvr14.news.prodigy.n et: > As was said that is the secondary o2 sensor. It's only function is to > monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. It doesn't control > anything It does provide a minor input for fuel trim. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
"Elle" <honda.lioness@spamnocox.net> wrote in
news:58%yj.30690$H05.22497@newsfe06.phx: > "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote >> You won't notice anything at all, but the engine's >> computer will. > > Didn't Steve H. (the tech?) point out a few years ago that > it's a very minor effect that the downstream O2 sensor has > on fuel emissions yada control? Consistent with what you say > next: > >> There isn't really any benefit other than making sure the >> MIL stays off. > > > AFAIK,the downstream O2S is only for verifying the operation of the catalytic converter. They were added as part of the OBD-II diagnostics,OBD-I autos didn't have them. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
Dave Kelsen <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote in
news:47cc9329$0$6137$4c368faf@roadrunner.com: > On 3/3/2008 5:43 PM Woody spake these words of knowledge: > >> As was said that is the secondary o2 sensor. It's only function is to >> monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. It doesn't control >> anything and is compared with the front sensor to make sure the cat >> is doing it's job. It is interesting that he passed it because around >> here any malfunction will fail the car. Anyway it is a minor fix. >> Just replace the sensor. Check auto parts as the dealer will milk you >> about three times what it should cost. >> >> >> "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in message >> news:a86e97e2-3776-450a-9077-c3604a6139c2@c33g2000hsd.googlegroups.com >> ... >>> About a month or so ago I got an engine warning light with code >>> P0141 (2nd bank Oxygen sensor). I continued driving for another >>> 10,000 Kms. Did not notice anything i.e. no rough idle, no increase >>> in engine heat, oil consumption, and did not notice a reduction in >>> fuel efficiency. Dealer wants$300 to change it. I am not sure >>> there's any benefit to it especially now that I've passed the >>> emissions test even with this problem. Does anyone else have a >>> similar problem/experience? > Did mine a couple of years ago, when my 2003 Accord 4 cyl had 90-some > thousand miles. The part cost me $57, and I had to get a particular > wrench for the job. All in all, less than $75. > > > RFT!!! > Dave Kelsen you can borrow the special socket from Advance Auto,other places rent them,and Harbor Freight sells them very low cost. I have not heard anything good about Bosch O2 sensors. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
news:Xns9A56C6E89C917tegger@207.14.116.130: > "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in > news:l20zj.19190$J41.1797@newssvr14.news.prodigy.n et: > >> As was said that is the secondary o2 sensor. It's only function is to >> monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. It doesn't control >> anything > > > > It does provide a minor input for fuel trim. > > how could it? the front O2S adjusts the fuel for the proper ratio,and the cat burns up anything left. the 2nd O2S is just for monitoring the cat. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in news:Xns9A56E4DBDFE07jyanikkuanet@
64.209.0.83: > Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in > news:Xns9A56C6E89C917tegger@207.14.116.130: > >> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in >> news:l20zj.19190$J41.1797@newssvr14.news.prodigy.n et: >> >>> As was said that is the secondary o2 sensor. It's only function is to >>> monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. It doesn't control >>> anything >> >> >> >> It does provide a minor input for fuel trim. >> >> > > how could it? > the front O2S adjusts the fuel for the proper ratio,and the cat burns up > anything left. > > the 2nd O2S is just for monitoring the cat. > The ECM monitors the action of the secondary sensor. The ECM is /also/ allowed to "trim" the air/fuel ratio in order to /make/ the secondary sensor flip-flop properly (or to NOT flip-flop, which is more accurate). If the ECM is unable to force the secondary sensor into behaving properly without exceeding the ECM's built-in limits, the ECM will set a P0420. The reason for this "trim" function is to avoid excessive sensitivity to P0420 errors. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do anything. It's output is
only used to compare with the primary sensor to check CAT efficiency which will generate the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor is used to control fuel trim. "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns9A57199F56048tegger@207.14.116.130... > Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in news:Xns9A56E4DBDFE07jyanikkuanet@ > 64.209.0.83: > >> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in >> news:Xns9A56C6E89C917tegger@207.14.116.130: >> >>> "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in >>> news:l20zj.19190$J41.1797@newssvr14.news.prodigy.n et: >>> >>>> As was said that is the secondary o2 sensor. It's only function is to >>>> monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. It doesn't control >>>> anything >>> >>> >>> >>> It does provide a minor input for fuel trim. >>> >>> >> >> how could it? >> the front O2S adjusts the fuel for the proper ratio,and the cat burns up >> anything left. >> >> the 2nd O2S is just for monitoring the cat. >> > > > The ECM monitors the action of the secondary sensor. The ECM is /also/ > allowed to "trim" the air/fuel ratio in order to /make/ the secondary > sensor flip-flop properly (or to NOT flip-flop, which is more accurate). > > If the ECM is unable to force the secondary sensor into behaving properly > without exceeding the ECM's built-in limits, the ECM will set a P0420. > > The reason for this "trim" function is to avoid excessive sensitivity to > P0420 errors. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:P7czj.8572$tW.1265@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com: > The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do anything. Yes it can, within very narrow limits. > It's > output is only used to compare with the primary sensor to check CAT > efficiency which will generate the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor > is used to control fuel trim. The training material says otherwise. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
Just one bit of evidence to support the contention that
secondary O2 sensors may indeed be used for fine tuning of fuel trim: "Engines use either one or two oxygen sensors for fuel control. Many later model 'V' engines use one sensor to control each bank independently. This allows for correcting any bank-to-bank air/fuel deviations or imbalances. Additional oxygen sensors can be located downstream of the catalyst. These downstream sensors are used for catalyst system on-board diagnostics and may often be used for 'fine-tuning' fuel trim." http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/eri...d/ford_doc.pdf More dialogue and documentation on this from Stephen H and others in 2005: http://amermlrs.com/cars-367.html "Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote > The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do > anything. It's output is only used to compare with the > primary sensor to check CAT efficiency which will generate > the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor is used to control > fuel trim. |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
On Mar 4, 11:10 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> wrote:
> Just one bit of evidence to support the contention that > secondary O2 sensors may indeed be used for fine tuning of > fuel trim: > > "Engines use either one or two oxygen sensors for fuel > control. Many later model 'V' engines use one sensor to > control each bank independently. This allows for correcting > any bank-to-bank air/fuel deviations or imbalances. > Additional oxygen sensors can be located downstream of the > catalyst. These downstream sensors are used for catalyst > system on-board diagnostics and may often be used for > 'fine-tuning' fuel trim." > > http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/eri...d/ford_doc.pdf > > More dialogue and documentation on this from Stephen H and > others in 2005:http://amermlrs.com/cars-367.html > > "Woody" <TheD...@pond.net> wrote > > > The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do > > anything. It's output is only used to compare with the > > primary sensor to check CAT efficiency which will generate > > the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor is used to control > > fuel trim. Very good discussions. Appreciate the info. I'll check the wiring..corrosion. If nothing shows up, I'll replace it. Thx. |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
On Mar 5, 4:17 pm, highkm <ic...@mac.com> wrote:
> On Mar 4, 11:10 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> wrote: > > > > > > > Just one bit of evidence to support the contention that > > secondary O2 sensors may indeed be used for fine tuning of > > fuel trim: > > > "Engines use either one or two oxygen sensors for fuel > > control. Many later model 'V' engines use one sensor to > > control each bank independently. This allows for correcting > > any bank-to-bank air/fuel deviations or imbalances. > > Additional oxygen sensors can be located downstream of the > > catalyst. These downstream sensors are used for catalyst > > system on-board diagnostics and may often be used for > > 'fine-tuning' fuel trim." > > >http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/eri...d/ford_doc.pdf > > > More dialogue and documentation on this from Stephen H and > > others in 2005:http://amermlrs.com/cars-367.html > > > "Woody" <TheD...@pond.net> wrote > > > > The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do > > > anything. It's output is only used to compare with the > > > primary sensor to check CAT efficiency which will generate > > > the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor is used to control > > > fuel trim. > > Very good discussions. Appreciate the info. I'll check the > wiring..corrosion. If nothing shows up, I'll replace it. Thx.- Hide quotedtext - > > - Show quoted text - Well the wiring checked out, so I got a new o2 sensor. I tried to unscrew the old one. This was wishful thinking. Even though I had a long 22 wrench this sucker is holding on to the CC with more than 1000lb pressure. I am planning to use a torch on the outside part of the o2 sensor thread. The theory is that the cat converter thread will expand, and then with some hammering of the sensor to loosen its grip, the wrench will be adequate to unscrew it. Has anyone done something like this with success? |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
On 3/17/08 11:51 AM, in article eb56293a-90fb-4256-84f7-5596f4a355e2...oglegroups.com, "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote: > On Mar 5, 4:17 pm, highkm <ic...@mac.com> wrote: >> On Mar 4, 11:10 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >>> Just one bit of evidence to support the contention that >>> secondary O2 sensors may indeed be used for fine tuning of >>> fuel trim: >> >>> "Engines use either one or two oxygen sensors for fuel >>> control. Many later model 'V' engines use one sensor to >>> control each bank independently. This allows for correcting >>> any bank-to-bank air/fuel deviations or imbalances. >>> Additional oxygen sensors can be located downstream of the >>> catalyst. These downstream sensors are used for catalyst >>> system on-board diagnostics and may often be used for >>> 'fine-tuning' fuel trim." >> >>> http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/eri...d/ford_doc.pdf >> >>> More dialogue and documentation on this from Stephen H and >>> others in 2005:http://amermlrs.com/cars-367.html >> >>> "Woody" <TheD...@pond.net> wrote >> >>>> The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do >>>> anything. It's output is only used to compare with the >>>> primary sensor to check CAT efficiency which will generate >>>> the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor is used to control >>>> fuel trim. >> >> Very good discussions. Appreciate the info. I'll check the >> wiring..corrosion. If nothing shows up, I'll replace it. Thx.- Hide quoted >> text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Well the wiring checked out, so I got a new o2 sensor. I tried to > unscrew the old one. This was wishful thinking. Even though I had a > long 22 wrench this sucker is holding on to the CC with more than > 1000lb pressure. I am planning to use a torch on the outside part of > the o2 sensor thread. The theory is that the cat converter thread will > expand, and then with some hammering of the sensor to loosen its grip, > the wrench will be adequate to unscrew it. Has anyone done something > like this with success? I'm curious -- how were you able to apply 1000 lb pressure? I've never needed anything more than my trusty 4 ft piece of gas pipe on the end of the breaker bar to remove these things (also works on Honda crank bolts). |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
On Mar 17, 2:06 pm, E Meyer <epmeye...@msn.com> wrote:
> On 3/17/08 11:51 AM, in article > eb56293a-90fb-4256-84f7-5596f4a35...@p73g2000hsd.googlegroups.com, "highkm" > > > > > > <ic...@mac.com> wrote: > > On Mar 5, 4:17 pm, highkm <ic...@mac.com> wrote: > >> On Mar 4, 11:10 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> wrote: > > >>> Just one bit of evidence to support the contention that > >>> secondary O2 sensors may indeed be used for fine tuning of > >>> fuel trim: > > >>> "Engines use either one or two oxygen sensors for fuel > >>> control. Many later model 'V' engines use one sensor to > >>> control each bank independently. This allows for correcting > >>> any bank-to-bank air/fuel deviations or imbalances. > >>> Additional oxygen sensors can be located downstream of the > >>> catalyst. These downstream sensors are used for catalyst > >>> system on-board diagnostics and may often be used for > >>> 'fine-tuning' fuel trim." > > >>>http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/eri...d/ford_doc.pdf > > >>> More dialogue and documentation on this from Stephen H and > >>> others in 2005:http://amermlrs.com/cars-367.html > > >>> "Woody" <TheD...@pond.net> wrote > > >>>> The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do > >>>> anything. It's output is only used to compare with the > >>>> primary sensor to check CAT efficiency which will generate > >>>> the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor is used to control > >>>> fuel trim. > > >> Very good discussions. Appreciate the info. I'll check the > >> wiring..corrosion. If nothing shows up, I'll replace it. Thx.- Hide quoted > >> text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Well the wiring checked out, so I got a new o2 sensor. I tried to > > unscrew the old one. This was wishful thinking. Even though I had a > > long 22 wrench this sucker is holding on to the CC with more than > > 1000lb pressure. I am planning to use a torch on the outside part of > > the o2 sensor thread. The theory is that the cat converter thread will > > expand, and then with some hammering of the sensor to loosen its grip, > > the wrench will be adequate to unscrew it. Has anyone done something > > like this with success? > > I'm curious -- how were you able to apply 1000 lb pressure? > > I've never needed anything more than my trusty 4 ft piece of gas pipe on the > end of the breaker bar to remove these things (also works on Honda crank > bolts).- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - I used a pulley that I use to pull a downed Moose when I go hunting. It has a scale on it. I hooked the end of the wrench, wrapped the rope around the fixed pipe in the garage and turned on the motor that wraps the rope. I stopped when the motor registered about 125lb. It is eactly 1/8 of the pressure at the hook. The wrench is about a foot (that's the radius R). Torque = R x F. |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
That would be about 125 ft-lbs., then.
I could see an O2 sensor being somewhat tighter than this, due to heat cycling and exhaust gas chemistry effects. "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote I used a pulley that I use to pull a downed Moose when I go hunting. It has a scale on it. I hooked the end of the wrench, wrapped the rope around the fixed pipe in the garage and turned on the motor that wraps the rope. I stopped when the motor registered about 125lb. It is eactly 1/8 of the pressure at the hook. The wrench is about a foot (that's the radius R). Torque = R x F. |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
On Mar 17, 4:36 pm, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> wrote:
> That would be about 125 ft-lbs., then. > > I could see an O2 sensor being somewhat tighter than this, > due to heat cycling and exhaust gas chemistry effects. > > "highkm" <ic...@mac.com> wrote > I used a pulley that I use to pull a downed Moose when I go > hunting. > It has a scale on it. I hooked the end of the wrench, > wrapped the rope > around the fixed pipe in the garage and turned on the motor > that wraps > the rope. I stopped when the motor registered about 125lb. > It is > eactly 1/8 of the pressure at the hook. The wrench is about > a foot > (that's the radius R). Torque = R x F. More like 125 time 8. |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
Read-o on my part then.
Still, 1000 ft-lbs fails the common sense test. Either way, try the PB Blaster. :-) "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote On Mar 17, 4:36 pm, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> wrote: > That would be about 125 ft-lbs., then. > > I could see an O2 sensor being somewhat tighter than this, > due to heat cycling and exhaust gas chemistry effects. > > "highkm" <ic...@mac.com> wrote > I used a pulley that I use to pull a downed Moose when I > go > hunting. > It has a scale on it. I hooked the end of the wrench, > wrapped the rope > around the fixed pipe in the garage and turned on the > motor > that wraps > the rope. I stopped when the motor registered about 125lb. > It is > eactly 1/8 of the pressure at the hook. The wrench is > about > a foot > (that's the radius R). Torque = R x F. More like 125 time 8. |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
"Elle" <honda.lioness@spamnocox.net> wrote in
news:WZADj.21063$CD7.17353@newsfe11.phx: > Read-o on my part then. > > Still, 1000 ft-lbs fails the common sense test. > > Either way, try the PB Blaster. :-) > > "highkm" <ic3po@mac.com> wrote > On Mar 17, 4:36 pm, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> > wrote: >> That would be about 125 ft-lbs., then. >> >> I could see an O2 sensor being somewhat tighter than this, >> due to heat cycling and exhaust gas chemistry effects. >> >> "highkm" <ic...@mac.com> wrote >> I used a pulley that I use to pull a downed Moose when I >> go >> hunting. >> It has a scale on it. I hooked the end of the wrench, >> wrapped the rope >> around the fixed pipe in the garage and turned on the >> motor >> that wraps >> the rope. I stopped when the motor registered about 125lb. >> It is >> eactly 1/8 of the pressure at the hook. The wrench is >> about >> a foot >> (that's the radius R). Torque = R x F. > > More like 125 time 8. > > his pulley -system- must have an 8x multiplication. IE;not just a single pulley that would have no multiplication. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
highkm <ic3po@mac.com> wrote in
news:eb56293a-90fb-4256-84f7-5596f4a355e2@p73g2000hsd.googlegroups.com: > On Mar 5, 4:17 pm, highkm <ic...@mac.com> wrote: >> On Mar 4, 11:10 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> > Just one bit of evidence to support the contention that >> > secondary O2 sensors may indeed be used for fine tuning of >> > fuel trim: >> >> > "Engines use either one or two oxygen sensors for fuel >> > control. Many later model 'V' engines use one sensor to >> > control each bank independently. This allows for correcting >> > any bank-to-bank air/fuel deviations or imbalances. >> > Additional oxygen sensors can be located downstream of the >> > catalyst. These downstream sensors are used for catalyst >> > system on-board diagnostics and may often be used for >> > 'fine-tuning' fuel trim." >> >> >http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/eri...d/ford_doc.pdf >> >> > More dialogue and documentation on this from Stephen H and >> > others in 2005:http://amermlrs.com/cars-367.html >> >> > "Woody" <TheD...@pond.net> wrote >> >> > > The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do >> > > anything. It's output is only used to compare with the >> > > primary sensor to check CAT efficiency which will generate >> > > the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor is used to control >> > > fuel trim. >> >> Very good discussions. Appreciate the info. I'll check the >> wiring..corrosion. If nothing shows up, I'll replace it. Thx.- Hide >> quoted > text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > Well the wiring checked out, so I got a new o2 sensor. I tried to > unscrew the old one. This was wishful thinking. Even though I had a > long 22 wrench this sucker is holding on to the CC with more than > 1000lb pressure. I am planning to use a torch on the outside part of > the o2 sensor thread. The theory is that the cat converter thread will > expand, and then with some hammering of the sensor to loosen its grip, > the wrench will be adequate to unscrew it. Has anyone done something > like this with success? Here's a trick that's worked for me in the past (requires the sensor to be in a suitably accessible location): 1) Raise car so you have room to access the sensor 2) Apply socket, ratchet and cheater bar to the sensor (snip wire so you can use regular socket, not O2 sensor socket) 3) Place jack under cheater bar end and use jack to load up the assembly good and hard, with socket turning in the LOOSEN direction 4) Whack exhaust pipe with at least a 2lb hammer -- hard -- immediately adjacent to sensor. 5) Sensor should crack loose with a bang (keep out of the way of things that may suddenly move in unexpected ways!) 6) If not, repeat from #4 as necessary. Another trick that can work is to TIGHTEN the senor first, THEN try to loosen it. If you can get a fastener to budge a bit in the tighten direction, that increases the chance of getting it to move in the other one. And if you end up stiripping the hole, no worries. A spark plug tap will fix that with ease. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Oxygen Sensor on 2003 Accord
On Mar 17, 7:40 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> highkm <ic...@mac.com> wrote innews:eb56293a-90fb-4256-84f7-5596f4a355e2@p73g2000hsd.googlegroups.com: > > > > > > > On Mar 5, 4:17 pm, highkm <ic...@mac.com> wrote: > >> On Mar 4, 11:10 am, "Elle" <honda.lion...@spamnocox.net> wrote: > > >> > Just one bit of evidence to support the contention that > >> > secondary O2 sensors may indeed be used for fine tuning of > >> > fuel trim: > > >> > "Engines use either one or two oxygen sensors for fuel > >> > control. Many later model 'V' engines use one sensor to > >> > control each bank independently. This allows for correcting > >> > any bank-to-bank air/fuel deviations or imbalances. > >> > Additional oxygen sensors can be located downstream of the > >> > catalyst. These downstream sensors are used for catalyst > >> > system on-board diagnostics and may often be used for > >> > 'fine-tuning' fuel trim." > > >> >http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/eri...d/ford_doc.pdf > > >> > More dialogue and documentation on this from Stephen H and > >> > others in 2005:http://amermlrs.com/cars-367.html > > >> > "Woody" <TheD...@pond.net> wrote > > >> > > The ECM cannot force the secondary O2 sensor to do > >> > > anything. It's output is only used to compare with the > >> > > primary sensor to check CAT efficiency which will generate > >> > > the P0420 code. The primary O2 sensor is used to control > >> > > fuel trim. > > >> Very good discussions. Appreciate the info. I'll check the > >> wiring..corrosion. If nothing shows up, I'll replace it. Thx.- Hide > >> quoted > > text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > Well the wiring checked out, so I got a new o2 sensor. I tried to > > unscrew the old one. This was wishful thinking. Even though I had a > > long 22 wrench this sucker is holding on to the CC with more than > > 1000lb pressure. I am planning to use a torch on the outside part of > > the o2 sensor thread. The theory is that the cat converter thread will > > expand, and then with some hammering of the sensor to loosen its grip, > > the wrench will be adequate to unscrew it. Has anyone done something > > like this with success? > > Here's a trick that's worked for me in the past (requires the sensor to > be in a suitably accessible location): > 1) Raise car so you have room to access the sensor > 2) Apply socket, ratchet and cheater bar to the sensor (snip wire so you > can use regular socket, not O2 sensor socket) > 3) Place jack under cheater bar end and use jack to load up the assembly > good and hard, with socket turning in the LOOSEN direction > 4) Whack exhaust pipe with at least a 2lb hammer -- hard -- immediately > adjacent to sensor. > 5) Sensor should crack loose with a bang (keep out of the way of things > that may suddenly move in unexpected ways!) > 6) If not, repeat from #4 as necessary. > > Another trick that can work is to TIGHTEN the senor first, THEN try to > loosen it. If you can get a fastener to budge a bit in the tighten > direction, that increases the chance of getting it to move in the other > one. > > And if you end up stiripping the hole, no worries. A spark plug tap will > fix that with ease. > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - Sounds like a good idea. I'll try it. Thx. |
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