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After showing you guys (and my class) the operation of an oxygen sensor on a motorcycle, I used this opportunity to discuss a very difficult topic from chapter 5 in my Engine Performance Diagnostics book. The topic is "Oxygen Sensor Bias Voltage". In this video I want to show you what it is, and how to use it to your diagnostic advantage. The first part of this video we will be reviewing some pages from my book, so if you've been wondering what type of material is in there, this is your chance to see. Then I move back to my 2016 Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle, to show the exact same bias voltage used on some of our automotive systems is also being used on motorcycles. To see the rest of my classroom lectures on Oxygen Sensors and Fuel Trim as well as hundreds of exclusive case studies, subscribe to ScannerDanner Premium, right here on YouTube. There is a 14 day free trial period with no obligation. Thanks for your support!

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 5

Topics discussed

  • what is oxygen sensor bias voltage
  • how to use bias voltage to quickly locate opens and shorts in a circuit
  • what happens to bias voltage when the sensor changes temp.
  • does an oxygen sensors resistance change with temp.?
  • how to quickly check a heater circuit of an oxygen sensor
  • what is a "time to activity" test?

Tools used

  • digital multimeter
  • lab scope
  • Scope Distribution Box w/Amp Probe Loops (aeswave)

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Playlist

(Chapters 4 and 5) Fuel Trim and Oxygen Sensor Testing

Related videos:

How to test an O2 sensor on a Harley Davidson:

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Ford O2 Sensor Testing - wiring tests (no bias voltage):

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Honda Oxygen Sensor quick tests (bias voltage):

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How to quickly test an oxygen sensor circuit (GM bias voltage):

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What can cause an O2 sensor to read near 5 volts? (Chrysler bias voltage):

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System Too Rich P0172, P0175 from a blown O2 heater fuse (Jeep):

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