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In this first part of a two-part series, I get my hands dirty on a 2000 Lexus RX-300 with a wideband O2 sensor problem. As I show in the video, the operation of this sensor is very different to a ‘normal’ O2 sensor, and requires some different testing methods. Check out Part II for the conclusion.
Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 5
- pending trouble codes (P0171, P1130)
- intermittent rough idle
- replaced the bank one upstream wideband O2 sensor
- cleaned the MAF sensor
- using scan data to evaluate wideband O2 performance
- how to test for a wideband O2 sensor problem or an actual lean condition
- using the Snap-On Troubleshooter during diagnostics
- understanding Toyota wideband O2 voltage operating ranges and circuit design
- scope testing a wideband O2 sensor
- understanding Toyota processed wideband O2 sensor data compared to voltage readings
- scan tool
- lab scope
- propane
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(Chapters 4 and 5) Fuel Trim and Oxygen Sensor Testing
Related videos:
Wideband O2 sensor testing, P1130 (Lexus RX-300) - Part II:
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How to identify a bad oxygen sensor (signal fixed rich):
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O2 sensor testing (fixed lean) P0174, P0154, P0155 - Mitsubishi:
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Understanding Short Term and Long Term Fuel Trim (an SD Premium video):
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