Thursday, September 15, 2011

Are the values for an oxygen sensors output the same throughout makers and applications?

What I have seen is a variation of .1 volt to 1 volt for the values to the ECU. Don't have a lot to base this on, only had to change them in about 4 cars.
Are the values for an oxygen sensors output the same throughout makers and applications?
There are 2 types of O2 sensor. The most popular (and cheaper) are the type that varies from 0.1 V to 1.0V (but usually swings fast just above and below 0.45 v (stoichiometry - or perfect air to fuel mixture). These are called narrow band. The signal tells ECU



%26quot;TOO HIGH%26quot;

%26quot;TOO LOW%26quot;



The second type varies from 0V to 5V and the voltage varies in direct proportion to the air fuel mixture. They are called WIDE BAND O2 sensor. This is the kind used by the engine tuners to get the max out of an engine.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxygen_sens鈥?/a>

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Are the values for an oxygen sensors output the same throughout makers and applications?
not all of them are, some of them give different readings,there's always a variation in the voltage on them,not a lot sometimes,but enough to make a difference,good luck with it.
From my understanding, that is industry standard. .1 to 1.0 is the range, and .5 is the stoichiometric ideal. 14.7 : 1 air fuel ratio.
most are between 0-1volt some go as high as 5volts i don't remember what cars go as high as 5volts, its either Asian imports or European imports
not really but yes (HOPE THIS DOSENT MAKE ANY SENCE)but were talkinmilivolts and computers
Yes, 99% of them.

Some older dodges start at around 4.7 volts until the 02 heaters warm them up then there the normal 0-1 volt operating range.

There are wide band 02's and they say more are coming but I haven't seen any yet.