ShaunBravo16 New member Joined Jan 13, 2006 Messages 40 Points 8 Location Hull Mar 18, 2006 #1 Hi all What do these Oxy and Lambda sensors actually do? and how much do they cost?
Helz Patron member Parked in the garage Joined Oct 7, 2003 Messages 24,349 Points 3,764 Location Carlisle, UK. Mar 18, 2006 #2 Assess the mixture of gasses in the exhaust so the ECU can adjust the fuel/ air mixture for optimum performance. A new one can cost from £20 upwards. Last edited: Mar 18, 2006
Assess the mixture of gasses in the exhaust so the ECU can adjust the fuel/ air mixture for optimum performance. A new one can cost from £20 upwards.
OP OP ShaunBravo16 New member Joined Jan 13, 2006 Messages 40 Points 8 Location Hull Mar 18, 2006 #3 So basically improves economy?
O Oldschool Banned Joined May 10, 2005 Messages 3,739 Points 523 Location On da way 2 a new mission Mar 19, 2006 #4 The evaluation by the Lambda sensor of the oxygen content in the exhaust does not only give a clue to the fuel consumption. It helps to keep the cat alive and can help even preventing engine damage. Oxygen and Lambda sensor are the same.
The evaluation by the Lambda sensor of the oxygen content in the exhaust does not only give a clue to the fuel consumption. It helps to keep the cat alive and can help even preventing engine damage. Oxygen and Lambda sensor are the same.
Helz Patron member Parked in the garage Joined Oct 7, 2003 Messages 24,349 Points 3,764 Location Carlisle, UK. Mar 19, 2006 #5 Both economy and performance - when it fails the car ends up overfuelling and this causes a loss of performance.
Both economy and performance - when it fails the car ends up overfuelling and this causes a loss of performance.
TheCROW Member Joined Sep 19, 2005 Messages 466 Points 98 Mar 19, 2006 #6 When I changed mine, 5K ago I didn't reset the ECU, should I have? Should I do it now? Does it affect fuel consumption or anything else?
When I changed mine, 5K ago I didn't reset the ECU, should I have? Should I do it now? Does it affect fuel consumption or anything else?
OP OP ShaunBravo16 New member Joined Jan 13, 2006 Messages 40 Points 8 Location Hull Mar 19, 2006 #7 can anyone point me in the direction of where to get em?
Helz Patron member Parked in the garage Joined Oct 7, 2003 Messages 24,349 Points 3,764 Location Carlisle, UK. Mar 19, 2006 #8 Local motor factors? I'm sure Shop 4 parts used to have them but can't seem to find one right now
M mickn Why a Fiat??? Joined Feb 12, 2006 Messages 19 Points 5 Location halifax Mar 23, 2006 #9 http://www.buypartsbuy.co.uk/lambda_sensors.php