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Faisal Qadri Posted on Feb 13, 2015

Does not sometimes O2 sensor give low voltage or fault code on test, and in the same time it didn't give functioning properly? Someone told me that it may be correct. I wish you answer my question.

I have a bad serious problem in the fuel consumption in my car which too much 25 liter gasoline per 100 km I've fixed and replaced a lot of things, but there in progressive, a lot of people asked me to change the O2 sensor, I checked it on computer, but it didn't show any results that I have to replace it. What are your recommendations? Do I have to replace it even it didn't show any problems?

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Hi Faisal
The only way to find the problem on your Audi is with genuine Audi diagnostics software if you have a defective oxygen sensor it will put your engine management light on.

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So before replacing the sensor it needs to be tested.
The procedure to test O2 sensor is as follows: ---
1) First drive the vehicle for 15 minutes in normal temperature.
2) Then Stop the vehicle in park mode and turn the engine off.
3) You will see primary O2 sensor on the exhaust manifold, the manifold will be very hot to touch so take care.
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I'll give you the diagnosis and the solutions...

A code P0136 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

Faulty O2 sensor leak in exhaust close to O2 sensor
Short to voltage on O2 signal circuit
Open in circuit resistance caused by corrosion in connector

Possible Solutions:
Replace the second oxygen sensor on bank 1
Repair open or short in signal circuit
Clean corrosion from connector

If you are mechanically minded, you could probably change out the O2 sensor. The electrical issue could cause you grief. My gut tells me that you should see a mechanic.
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