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If the oxygen sensor does not work that wing causes combustion problems

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If the o2 sensor does not work it will not be able to adjust the fuel mixture to maximize fuel efficiency and maintain the correct stochiometric ratio under all operating conditions.

Your fuel mileage will decrease.

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Failed smog check dtc p0330.

code p 0330 refers to knock sensor(KS) 2 bank 2 --circuit malfunction===causes ---wiring--KS--- ECM
the knock sensor operates by sensing preignition detonation (uncontrolled spontaneous combustion) that is cause by timing and incorrect air/fuel ration
That is reported to the ECM so that adjustments can be made to bring the system back to preset parameters and stop the problem
besides being a knock sensor , it may be also a problem heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) in the exhaust manifold before the cat converter which reports to the ECM the combustion gas composition for adjustment to the air/fuel ratio
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My Engine Check Light Is Illuminated

There's nobody on Fixya who can give you a definitive answer as to why your engine check light is on. It just isn't possible, and nobody will tell you to replace parts because some of the parts can be pricey.

If you can understand a number of the causes that lead to a check light coming on, it will go some way in helping you decide what may be the fault:

The Oxygen Sensor
Often referred to as a Lambda sensor.
An oxygen sensor is fitted on the exhaust system before the catalytic converter. It monitors the unburned oxygen from the exhaust and detects how much fuel is being burned at any given time.
A faulty oxygen sensor means it's not providing the right data to the computer and will cause a drop in miles per gallon. Some cars may have more than one oxygen sensor.

Cause
Over time, the sensor becomes coated by burnt carbon waste from the exhaust and loses its ability to alter the oxygen / fuel mixture for different driving speeds and conditions. A faulty oxygen sensor also increases exhaust emissions.

A failed oxygen sensor can eventually cause the catalytic converter to burn out. The smell of a burnt catalytic converter is likened to the smell of 'tom cat p**s'. A replacement catalytic converter doesn't come cheap.

Mass Air Flow Sensor
The mass airflow sensor tells the car's computer to add the correct amount of fuel based on the amount of air being drawn into the engine for combustion. A faulty mass air flow sensor also affects mpg, increases emissions, and can cause the car to stall.

Cause
Mass airflow sensors can fail over time because of an improperly installed air filter - or an air filter that has never been changed. You should replace the air filter at least once a year to help prevent the airflow sensor from failing.

Spark Plugs
Yes, faulty spark plugs can cause the engine check light to come on - that's because misfiring plugs cause a problem elsewhere in the fuel/air management.
You may feel a 'jolting' when accelerating. Spark plugs fail and there's not much you can do to prevent that from happening.

Fuel Filler Cap
Probably knows as the gas cap in the USA?
Incredibly, an untightened or cracked filler cap can cause problems. Some modern cars even have an error code that suggests a faulty fuel cap.

EGR
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve.
In internal combustion engines, exhaust gas recirculation is a nitrogen oxide emissions reduction technique used in petrol/gasoline and diesel engines. An EGR works by recirculating a portion of an engine's exhaust gas back to the engine cylinders. It reroutes some of the exhaust gases which are emitted by the engine into the combustion chambers. This effectively reduces temperatures in the combustion chambers.
Cause
The exhaust gases from the engine can cause the egr plunger (or 'butterfly valve' - which is a small circular disk inside the throttle body) to stick open or closed, leading to differing symptoms such as engine knock when fuel is ignited too early or rough running. It is the engine timing which is affected.

Most EGRs can be removed and cleaned out. Most EGRs are expensive to replace.

Camshaft and/or Crankshaft Sensor
More often than not when these fail the engine will not start, but this isn't always the case nowadays. Some vehicles have a 'limp home' mode. Replacement of the faulty sensor is the only cure.

There's other sensors too. Your car is a veritable network of data being transmitted from/to a whole host of interconnected sensors.

For the home mechanic the most expensive - and frustrating - way of fixing something is to replace one part after the other in the hope that the problem is solved.

Your first course of action should be to have a diagnostic test carried out. Identify the fault first. It's well worth paying a mobile mechanic to carry out a diagnostic test first.

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Are the two oxygen sensors on a 2003 chevy venture the same? how do I find which one is bad?

Usually two sensors are like this .One is a transmitter and the other is receiver ,when smog occurs it reduses the amount of light on the receiver ( sensor ) displaying combustion not complete .if the combustion of air and gas is right then smog will be very very less almost zero.claen the surface of the sensors and try again .
best of luck !
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Have 96 mustang 4.6 runs great until it gets to operating temp than it kicks miss fires and dies

Without seeing the vehicle and not seeing a datastream,i would suspect catalytic convertor damage causing restricted exhaust gases or shorted oxygen sensor. Most of the time a shorted oxygen sensor will set an engine code. Catalyst restriction is much harder to diagnose ,but will cause inert exhaust gases to back up into the intake manifold. Inert gases do not contain enough oxygen for complete combustion.
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Check engine lite on with PO421 code

P0421 = Catalyst System Efficiency below Threshold(Bank1) The catalyst's efficiency is demonstrated by its ability to oxidize CO and hydrocarbon emissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) compares the output signals of the front and rear oxygen sensors to determine whether the output of the rear sensor is beginning to match the output of the front oxygen sensor. Air/fuel mixture compensation keeps the frequency of the front oxygen sensor high due to the changes from rich-to-lean combustion. The catalyst causes the rear oxygen sensor to have a lower frequency. As the catalyst wears, the rear oxygen sensor's signal trace begins to match the front oxygen sensor's signal trace. That is because the catalyst becomes saturated with oxygen and cannot use the oxygen to convert hydrocarbon and CO into H???O and CO??? with the same efficiency as when it was new. A completely worn catalyst shows a 100% match between the frequency of the front and rear sensors.
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Keep failing emissions test due to high no levels. I have replaced the oxygen sensor and do not know what could be causing this problem.

NOX is created when the engine's internal combustion temperature gets to high.In addition to maintaining proper coolant levels.The egr system may be malfunctioning.The egr valve uses spent exhaust gases to line the cylinders walls reducing internal combustion temperature and reducing the amount of NOX produced.
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MY 03 CTS RUNS FINE BUT AFTER I FUEL UP IT HAS PROBLEMS STARTING , and i would also like to kno whats the purpose of a oxygen sensor , thank you very much

Automotive oxygen sensors, colloquially known as O2 sensors, make modern electronic fuel injection and emission control possible. They help determine, in real time, if the air fuel ratio of a combustion engine is rich or lean. Since oxygen sensors are located in the exhaust stream, they do not directly measure the air or the fuel entering the engine. But when information from oxygen sensors is coupled with information from other sources, it can be used to indirectly determine the air-to-fuel ratio. Closed-loop feedback-controlled fuel injection varies the fuel injector output according to real-time sensor data rather than operating with a predetermined (open-loop) fuel map. In addition to enabling electronic fuel injection to work efficiently, this emissions control technique can reduce the amounts of both unburnt fuel and oxides of nitrogen from entering the atmosphere. Unburnt fuel is pollution in the form of air-borne hydrocarbons, while oxides of nitrogen (NOx gases) are a result of combustion chamber temperatures exceeding 1,300 kelvins due to excess air in the fuel mixture and contribute to smog and acid rain.
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What causes high co percentage in emission test

Measured in percent, this is the result of incomplete combustion. In other words, the fuel mixture has been compressed and ignited, but could not complete the combustion process due to the lack of oxygen. This failure is always mixture or ignition timing related. The ideal reading for CO is 0%. A normal reading for CO is usually around .25 to .75% with 1.2% being the failure mark in most areas for vehicles 1984 and newer. Earlier cars are allowed higher readings. Any car equipped with an Oxygen sensor will try to run under 1.0% as measured before the Catalytic converter (use that test connection for set-up). A vehicle with a CAT, O2 sensor, and an AIR system (Air Injection Reaction) will read almost 0% with everything working properly.
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Car won't pass inspection due to catalyst and O2 senser not ready

O2 not ready could be that the sensor is not warm enough due to the engine not being warmed up, or the sensor's heating element not working. This would cause a richer air/fuel mixture showing a catalyst problem. If you are over 60,000 miles or so, it could be the O2 sensor, but you need to have it diagnosed before replacing the wrong part. Possibilities include a bad, fouled, or damaged sensor. The wiring could also be damaged by contact with road debris or the exhaust pipe. Leaking injectors can also produce a very rich mixture, but a good O2 sensor should be able to detect this and set a code. High oxygen content in the exhaust means unburned fuel because in combustion, the oxygen is used up. Good combustion leaves low oxygen in the exhaust. The oxygen sensor measures the oxygen content and lets the processor adjust the air/fuel ratio according to this reading and that of other sensors such as throttle position, mass air flow, coolant temperature, and ambient air temperature. The codes received at the inspection are basically the same ones used to diagnose the problem. There are dealer specific codes also used for repair. I really hope this helps. Please let me know if you need any more help. Thanks
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Sensor code P0404 -- emissions system

P0404 EGR valve problem
Change the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve.
This valve puts some of the exhaust gas back into the engine to cool combustion (to reduce spark knock) and lowers HC (emissions).
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